CMMB 21 - Suntukan

21

"You okay?" It's Leo.

I came to my senses when I remembered that he was with me. My mind was too occupied with Danica's words. Leo deserves better—a woman, not a girl like me. She didn't say it directly, but I knew it was like she was preferring me. Ako lang naman kasi yung humalik kahit may girlfriend si Jerico.

"Ilang taon na ba si Danica?" I suddenly asked. He is driving. Ihahatid niya ako sa office dahil may trabaho pa ako roon.

"Why?" Kunot noong tanong nito at sumulyap sa'kin ng mabilis bago sumulyap ulit sa kalsada.

"Answer my question, don't ask another question," sambit ko sabay irap sa kanya.

"Why are you suddenly asking about her?"

"I'm just curious. Diba you said that na matagal na kayong hiwalay? Well, hindi ako naniniwala roon, pero if that's really true, then why did the two of you break up? You know, she's a complete package. Maganda, matured mag-isip, mabait---"

"Where will this conversation go, Ryha?" Seryosong tanong nito at tinigil ang kotse dahil sa pulang ilaw