Kabanata 52 - Stop

We were completely silent in the car. Their cars were left at the bar. I secretly looked at Trixie, who was quietly looking out the window. I kept my gaze fixed on Miguel. I kept glancing at Miguel. When he caught a glimpse of me, I signaled to him to talk to Trixie, who was sitting in the backseat, but he ignored me and just closed his eyes.

Bumuntong hininga ako. Kung pag-untugin ko kaya silang dalawa? They in love with each other, pero masyado silang ma-pride.

"Hindi niyo babalikan ang kotse niyo?" Tanong ko na lang para maputol ang katahimikan.

"Hindi," sabay pa nilang sambit.

Okay sabi ko nga. Inabala ko na lang ang sarili sa pagdrive. Kung ayaw nila mag-usap, bahala sila.

Una kong hinatid si Miguel dahil ito naman ang mas malapit. He just said thank you to me, and he didn't even say goodbye to Trixie. When Trixie and I were alone, I felt even more awkward. We never talked properly, but earlier, we were able to talk without fighting, and that was because of Miguel. She also hugge