Shadows 59: A Raucous Thud

Diane’s P.O.V.

“Hey! What were you thinking, sissy? Is something bothering you?” Karen was already preparing and sorting the food. Mabuti na lang talaga at medyo malaki itong desk ko.

“Hmm, wala naman…” tipid na sagot ko sa kanya.

“Anyway, may kasalanan ka pa sa’king bruha ka! Hindi ka pa nagkukuwento kung bakit hindi mo ako nasabayang umuwi last week ha? Did you stay at Mr. Handsome’s pad? Umamin ka! May nangyari ba na hindi ko alam? Did you two—oh my God!” Iyan na naman ‘yong sigaw niya na makakabuhay ng patay.

“Uy, huwag ka ngang maingay!” nakangiting saway ko sa kanya. Mas kinikilig pa kasi kaysa sa akin eh, parang tanga. Pero kahit ganyan siya, mahal na mahal ko ‘yan.

We agreed to use Mr. Handsome as our office codename for Liam. Mahirap na, baka may maka-misinterpret