Kabanata 12 Unexpected

“I think we should talk, Maddie. Listen to me, please." May pagsusumamo sa tinig ng lalaki.

Time stands still. Pansamantalang tumigil ang ikot ng mundo. Looking into each other’s eye. Naunang magbaba ng mata si Noah. She was so proud of herself for keeping her composure. She remained calm and indifferent.

“About what?" buong tapang niyang hinarap ito at hindi itinago ang iritasyon. Dahil ngayong nasa harap na niya ito ay gusto niyang sumabog na parang atomic bomb. The emotions she kept for years were now exploding inside her. Hindi maiwasang maalala ang traumang naranasan. Out of depression she almost thought of killing herself.

“About what happened two years ago. About us."

Bahaw siyang tumawa. “There’s no need for us to talk about the past. Dapat na nating ibaon ang lahat ng alala nating dalawa sa limot. But brace yourself, I’m back to see you fall." Tinalikuran na niya ito at mabilis na lumakad palabas ng opisina bago pa siya tuluyang kainin ng emosyon. She needed to take it slow.