Tainted Hearts 34

"Look at them, Lennox!" Parang batang turo ko sa kanya sa mga dolphin na tumatalon.

He laughed at my reaction while he's driving a boat. Minutes ago, I was just excited when he told me that we are going to visit the heart-shaped island. Now, I think I am already smitten with these dolphins.

"Later, baby. Come here first!" He shouted.

Saglit ko pang tinitigan ang mga dolphin na sumasabay sa sinasakyan namin bago lumapit kay Lennox.

"Come here," sabay hila sa kamay ko papunta sa harap ng manibela. "I'll teach you," he whispered behind me.

Mabilis akong umiling. Hindi pa nga ako sanay magmaneho ng sasakyan 'tapos ngayon ito naman?

"It's alright. You'll be fine. I'm right here behind you," I was standing in front of him. I could even smell his breath when he talked.

Inilapat niya ang mga kamay ko roon at ibinubulong kung paano ang gagawin ko para mai-ayos ang pagtakbo.

"Wait! Don't!" I shrieked in panic when he let me drive it alone.

Natawa siya at marahan na inalis ang kamay sa manibela