Kabanata 59

"When is your graduation?" Forth asked while he's still driving. Mula sa bintana ay inilipat ko ang tingin sa kaniya.

His side profile welcomed my sight. Saglit akong napatulala roon. I already knew that he's handsome when we were still young but I never thought he could be this hot now.

"Next week. Why?"

His jaw moved slightly. "I was thinking if I could attend. If that's fine with you, of course."

Natigilan ako roon.

Hindi ko alam ang isasagot ko. Hindi ko masabing hindi pwede dahil siguradong magkikita sila ni Carson roon.

"Uh... I'll see," nag-aalangan kong sagot.

Tumango siya.

We stayed silent until we reached the restaurant. Tahimik siyang bumaba at umikot para pagbuksan ako. I bit my lower lip and got out of the car. Hindi pa rin siya nagsasalita.

I held his arm to stop him from walking. His lips parted as he stared at me.

"Uhm, galit k-ka?" nag-aalangan kong tanong.

Kumunot ang noo niya, nagtataka. "Why would I be mad?"

"Kasi...uh...hindi ako pumayag agad na sumama ka sa gr