Kabanata 23

What the freak . . . 

"H-hi..." Shiyuri's smile is shallow.

Her face has always been chill, always been fierce. But now, horror and fear is evident in her eyes. Even the curve of her smile seems so fake. Isa siyang hinahangaang babae sa larangan ng pag-aartista pero sa sandaling ito, hindi niya kayang umakto at magpanggap. Indeed, even the most talented person has a weakness, usually it's their talent itself—their own happiness.

Dinig na dinig ko ang lakas ng tibok ng puso ko habang nakatingin sa kanilang dalawa. There is no escape for me now. Nakita na niya ako. Nakita na ako ni Third Montecarlo, hindi bilang isang Shiyuri kun'di bilang ako . . . bilang Sarina Cruz

I am completely clueless on what to react or, or what to do next. Kung aalis ba para maiwasan ang gulo, o mananatili na lang para hindi masyadong halatang ilag ako sa kanya. The latter is acceptable, but the former is easier to do. What's easier than running away, anyway? You don't