Tacenda

 

 

“So tell me, how did you two met by the way?” tanong bigla ni Dan kanila Euphie at Leonard habang nasa harap kami ng hapag-kainan at sabay sabay na kumakain.

“Actually, We met at the.. Femme Fatale.” nag-aalanganin na sagot naman ni Euphie sakaniya.

“Femme Fatale? That cabaret?” at napataas siya agad ng kilay sakanilang dalawa.

“She's a singer actually.” Mabilis na sabat naman ni Leonard sakaniya.

“You're a singer!? Wow! That's amazing! Isn't it alright If I ask you to sing for us right now?” masaya at nasasabik na ani agad ni Dan kay Euphie.

“Right now? Uhm.. but we're still eating. So, maybe.. later?” sabay ngiti na lang niya ng bahagya. Ba't ba kami nag-eenglish. Dudugo na ilong ko dito. Anyway, parang hindi naman ako sanay mag-english. Like duh.

“Uhm.. can I ask a question?” tanong bigla ni Euphie kay Dan para maiba yung usapan at hindi siya nito kulitin sa pagkanta.

“Oh sure. Ask me anything you want.” sabay ngiti naman niya.

“Saan ka nakatira noon bago ka