Kabanata Labing-Dalawa

" Is he the one we're looking for?"

Narinig niyang tanong ni Clark.

Nilinga niya ang kaibigan.

Nakatuon ang pansin nito sa kalsada.

"Yes," walang pagtanggi na sagot niya.

Doon na siya sinulyapan ni Clark.

Sa mukha ay nakaplaster ang katanungan at pagkalito.

"Masquerade Ball is approaching.

So I was trying to convince him to be my escort at that event." she said directly.

"Rada, I can be your--

" I know Clark, but I want Pael . " mabilis na putol niya sa kaibigan.

“‘And besides, I don't want to get into trouble with your girlfriend Carolina. Alam mo namang allergic sa akin ang Isang iyon.” banggit niya pa sa binata.

“But Rads—-

“No but’s Clark,” she interjected.

Dahil roon ay nawalan ng imik ang lalaki.

Wala itong nagawa kundi ang muling ibalik ang pansin sa pagmamaneho.

" Samaniego is an introverted person---

"I'm curious about that." she interrupted while smiling.

“As always.” Clark agrees.

"How'd you know him anyway?" Rada asked in surprise.

" Si Samaniego