Chapter 22

They had each other for breakfast but now, it’s time to have real food. He told V to stay in bed and he will make their breakfast.

He picked up the newspaper outside at nang makita ang bulaklak sa katabing unit ay pinitas niya ang puting rosas. Bakante pa ang unit kaya walang magrereklamo sa kaniya kung sakali.

Eggs, sausage and toast. A cup of coffee for him and a glass of apple juice for his wife. Inayos niya lahat sa tray at inilagay sa baso ang rosas.

“That was fast.” V was wearing one of his shirts and watching TV in bed.

"I didn't want you to wait too long. I know you're famished by now." Naupo siya sa tabi nito at dadamputin niya sana ang tasa ng kape nang maunahan siya nito. "You want coffee?"

"A little. I haven't had it for so long I forgot what it taste like." Hinayaan niya ito sa gusto. He can't imagine the food and drinks she didn't consume to maintain her voice... and figure. "Ang pait."

Napatawa siya dahil black coffee ang iniinom niya sa umaga. "It's black coffee.