Chapter 46

-(EMERALD CORLYN VERDANIO-FRANCISCO POV)-

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“Where have you been? It's late.” Wika ni Lez nang makarating na kami sa bahay.

It was 8:30 in the evening, and Deanna already slept while we head home. And I couldn't erase the scene from a while ago.

(Emy…)

(Anong ginagawa mo rito?)

Everything felt different, and he was–he was so matured looking. Those cognac brown eyes that were once filled with affection, were now filled with anger and disdain.

“I am asking you, Emy.” Giit ni Lez na nakapagpabalik sa akin sa reyalidad.

“Galing kami sa kaibigan ko.” Sagot ko na lang. “Iaakyat ko na muna si Deanna.”

Kahit na tinatawag pa ako nito ay hindi ko na siya pinansin pa, at basta na lang nagtungo at umakyat ng hagdan bitbit si Deanna.

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“Saan kayo galing, te?” Tanong ni Clydel nang makita niya ako sa backyard.

“Galing kami sa kaibigan ko. Nag-celebrate lang.” Sagot ko bago sumimsim sa hawak na basong may wine.

“Bakit parang hindi ka masaya?” Tanong naman niya ulit at saka umupo sa tabi ko.

“Pag