Chapter 16

Awkwardness.

That's the first thing that comes to me when I think about our new status. Being around Steran is awkward, especially now that I'm at his house.

"Should I go back to my apartment?" alanganing tanong ko.

Nagkatinginan kaming dalawa, nanlalaki ang mga mata 'tapos umiwas agad ng tingin.

This is a lot more awkward than I expected.

"No. Stay here," mabilis na sagot niya sa mahinang boses.

Napakagat naman ako ng labi ko saka siya tinulungang magbitbit ng gamit ko. Dalawang palapag ang kanyang bahay at living room pa lang ang nakikita ko, hindi ko pa nakikita ang buong kabuuan. The house is simple, but it demands to be the home of a detective. The interior design is a little gloomy, with dim lighting around the area. The furniture is vintage in a modern design, mahogany with the top of a carpeted floor and staircases. It seems like something out of a movie, especially in the place where