Chapter 24

“Can you sing a song for me?” I asked in a low voice.

Madilim ang silid dahil alas diyes na ng gabi at nakapatay ang ilaw. Tanging ang neon lights na bumalik sa kulay lila ang nagbibigay ng kaunting liwanag sa silid. Nakabukas ang kurtina sa malaking bintana ng kwarto. It was a glass window and that makes us saw the starry sky.

“I’m not a good singer, love,” he said.

“I don’t care. Just sing me a song.” I look up at him. “Please?”

Nakaupo kami sa couch na kaharap ang malaking bintana. Nakakandong ako sa kanya patalikod. His arms wrapped around my waist and his chin is on my shoulders. Matapos naming kumain kanina ay ganito na ang ginawa namin. Our phones are still off and we just don’t care if somebody was trying to reach us.

“Hmm, okay.” Hinawakan nito ang kamay ko. He intertwined our fingers as he start singing a song.

‘You know I want you,

It’s not a secret I try to hide.’

Nangunot ang noo ko at agad siyang nilingon dahilan para matigilan siya sa pagkanta. He look at me with a