Chapter 50

It was late at night but the car was still running on the coastal road north of Cebu. The ride was quiet and the chilly evening breeze was blowing gently inside the open car's window. Full moon was hanging proudly at the night sky illuminating the road ahead, helping the car's headlight provide ambient light.

They passed through Argao, Naga, Mandaue, and stopped briefly in Liloan to a drive thru fast food chain that was still open before continuing north to Bogo. Opening the food package, Jewel glanced at Gideon who was silent since earlier.

"Do you want to eat?" she asked.

Gideon shook his head, smiling at her when he glanced brieftly at the rearview mirror to meet her gaze. "Just eat," he said.

She went silent. Jewel could see the tiredness in his eyes yet he was focused on the road ahead. Her lips pursed into a thin line. She felt guilty all of a sudden while staring at the food. How could she have the guts to eat when Gideon was not eating?

She gritted her teeth and put the food