Chapter 34

“Yes, Mrs. Alvarez? How may I help you?” nakangiting tanong niya ng sagutin ang tawag ng asawa. Agad niyang ibinaba ang mga papeles na pinag-aaralan sa lamesa upang ipokus ang atensyon dito.

Narinig niyang tumawa ito sa kabilang.

“Mr. Alvarez, that was so lame. Perhaps try another line next time, okay?” biro nito.

“As you wished, Mrs. Alvarez. Next time, I’ll think my own tag line,” sakay niya sa biro nito. “Napatawag ka nga pala?” pagkuwa’y tanong niya rito.

“Ah… you know Helen, right?” may pag-aalangang sabi nito.

“Uh-huh… What about her?”

“Uhmm… She’s asking me to go out with her tonight. It’s her birthday by the way. But, I said I’ll asked your permission first. But, if you won’t agree, it’s fine. Marami pa namang pagkakataon,” kandabuhol-buhol na paliwanag nito.

Natawa na s’yang tuluyan. “Mrs. Alvarez… that was pretty much fine with me, okay? Basta tawagan mo na lang ako when you get drunk.”

“Are you sure?” May pag-aalinlangang tanong pa nito.

“Very much sure. Alam ko na