CHAPTER 23

WAYNE’s POV

I offered Veronica a seat on one of my couches inside my room, but she's in the mood to be mischievous right now, so instead of relaxing on one of my couches... she took a seat on my lap. Hindi naman ako masyadong nag-react sa bagay na ‘yun dahil we knew each other for a very long time. She's like a younger sister to me , and she also treats me as if I were her older brother, despite the fact that she is an only child. She's 5 years younger than me, by the way.

“What now? Nag away na naman ba kayo ni Tito?” tanong ko sa kaniya. Buti na lang at magaan siya kahit papaano kaya hindi ako umaangal sa pag-upo niya sa may lap ko habang nakayakap pa ang dalawang kamay niya sa leeg ko.

“Nope. She replied, "Dad sent me over to tell you about the charity ball." Because of what she said, I instinctively touched the bridge of my brow. It was almost as if I had forgo