CHAPTER 58

Gift

From Galway, we went to Cork to celebrate Christmas there. Mag-stay kami sa The River Lee Hotel. Soothing understated décor adorns these spacious and luxuriously appointed air-conditioned rooms, which feature complimentary Wi-Fi, 55’’ HD LED Television, super-comfortable king-sized bed and Single bed dressed in crisp white linen and sumptuous duck down duvets, a spacious bathroom with a separate shower and bath. Our rooms also have their own seating area, tea and coffee making facilities, 24-hour room service and a comfortable workspace.

"Ang daya naman!" reklamo ko habang tinapon ang baraha sa lapag.

Ngumisi siya. "Anong madaya? Malas ka lang talaga, Pandak!" humalakhak siya pagkatapos kinuha ang lipstick ko. "come here."

Sumimangot ako bago tinukod ang dalawang kamay at nilapit ang mukha sa kanya. Mariin kong napikit ang mata dahil sa lipstick na dumikit sa balat ko. He drew a large circle on my cheeks.

Malakas ko siyang hinampas sa braso. "Ang daya mo talaga! Isang guhit lang,