Chapter 23: Stuck

THE night is clear and cold. The moon shines brightly at the night sky as she breathe in the fresh air coming from the sea. Ang amoy ng dagat ay nanuot sa kaniyang ilong habang tinatanaw ang maliwanag na resort sa hindi kalayuan. 

That smell is new. She told herself.

Manila's polluted air would always fill her lungs before. Nakakapanibago na malinis at masarap na simoy ng hangin ngayon ang nalalanghap niya.

She was sitting just perfectly fine at the sofa located in the bow. Nang maramdaman niyang may naupo sa kaniyang tabi nilingon niya iyon. Pierce wearing his new shirt and shorts, looking fine, smiles at her.

May dala itong mga beer in can na inilapag sa maliit na mesa. Iniabot sa kaniya ng lalaki ang isa na tinanggap naman niya agad.

She had fun. Kahit silang dalawa lang ni Pierce sa yate, pakiramdam niya sapat na iyon. He knows how to maneuver a yacht so they can safely