KABANATA 9

RUAN'S P.O.V

It's been two months since I and Ariadne became official. At sa loob ng dalawang buwan na 'yon, tuluyan na akong nagbago. At marami pang nabago sa sarili ko at sa pamumuhay na kinasanayan ko.

''Mr. Dela Merced, you're here again. Akala namin ay una at huling beses ka na naming makakasama sa meeting two months ago.'' nakangiting bati ni Mr. Linares.

I gave him a casual laugh.

'''Seems like you changed a lot after that accident.''

Accident? Nah. Kung alam n'yo lang 'yung totoong dahilan kung bakit ako nagbago at patuloy pang nagbabago. And yes, that reason is no other than my girlfriend. Si Ariadne.

Dalawang buwan na mula nang maaksidente ako. At 'yon din ang araw na naging kami ni Ariadne. In short, second monthsary na namin ngayon.

Time flies so fast, right?

''Wanna join us for a drink? Nagyayaya si Mr. Salcedo. His treat.'' alok n'ya.

Umiling ako.

''No, thanks. I have to go home early. You know, someone's waiting for me there.'' natatawang sabi ko.

Tumawa din s'ya.

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