Kabanata 233

“What do you want?” I remained calm trying to act fine.

Alodia is standing in front of me, flashing her silky fitted red dress and pair of slingback heels. I am relaxing here in the seashore alone when she approached me with a resting face. Nagpasya akong lumabas nang magkasagutan kami ng Senior. Napahiya ako nang husto sa harap ng mga Clausen. Although they were silently cheering me up, I politely excused myself to breathe. I need to calm my nerves. Balak pa sana akong sundan ni Russel pero nakiusap akong hayaan nya muna ako. Alam ko namang susunod na rin 'yon maya-maya. May usapan kami na kahit anong mangyari'y hindi niya babastusin ang lolo niya. At isa pa, pinaghandaan ko naman ang tagpong iyon kaya hindi na ako nagulat.

“I came here to see you,” Alodia said in a flat tone.

“To check if I'm crying or not?” I chuckled. There's a hint of sarcasm in my tone. “I'm fine, Alodia. If you think I would breakdown, here's the proof that you're wrong. You can go now.”

She looked at me unbe