Kabanata 12

Kabanata 12

“ALEC, relax ka lang,” ani Caren nang marinig nila ang sinabi ni Alec sa veterinarian.

“Oo nga, pare. It’s not like I’m gonna hit on your girl or something,” sagot naman ng lalake saka ngumisi.

Alec’s jaw moved before he sipped on his beer. “Relax my ass,” he murmured before glancing at Lucy.

Napabuntong hininga tuloy si Lucy. “Should I change to something longer nang hindi ka nagkakaganyan?”

“Nah.” He leaned his body closer to her and held on the edge of her seat. “You can wear whatever you want. Walang makakabastos sayo rito hangga’t nandito ako.”

She sighed and took a sip on her beer. “Ikaw lang, gano’n ba?” she asked with a hint of bitterness.

Napatitig sa kanya si Alec nang muli siyang sumimsim sa kanyang beer. Nang balingan niya ito ay bahagya nang nakatikwas ang mga labi na animo’y nagpapaawa. Ano na namang trip nito?

Nanahimik na