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[JEZRA]

Andito ako sa parking lot ng SU, inaantay si Maureen. I asked her to meet me. Nakapag isip-isip na ako.

Mas okay nga na maging magkaibigan while we're in the cage of this arranged marriage. Perhaps to lessen the anxiety and just look at the brighter side of our situation.

We were both still young and I believe things will get back in place at the right time. In God's will syempre.

"Hey.. Did you wait? Sorry." Andito na siya, humahangos.

She's wearing a crop tank top na medyo kita ang flat niyang tummy tapos nakapatong ang beige cardigan.

She paired it with baggy pants. Naka messy bun ang buhok niyang kakulay ng orbs niya, hazelnut.

"No, it's fine. Halos kadarating ko lang din naman. So, let's go?"

I was about to turn para pumasok. Nakasandal kasi ako dito sa kotse ko while waiting kanina sa kanya.

"Huh? Saan?" Hindi ko pala nasabi.

"Let's have lunch.. out." Itutuloy ko na sana yung naudlot kong pag galaw ng hawakan niya ko sa kamay.

Guys.. Sa palad.. Not in my wrist an