KABANATA 18

I don't know how to react anymore. Much more when I saw Manong June and Manong Baldo, waving while holding a big box.

"Ma'am Sage, Pinadala po ni Attorney!" ani Mang June.

Nangunot man ang noo ko at nakuryoso sa dala nila ay pinilit ko pa ring ngumiti bago pinababa sa Villa ang kahon.

"Huh? Kasama ko lang naman po si Delton. Bakit pa niya ako bibigyan ng package?"

We are still on the beach and have not yet decided when to go home. I am still in love with waves, cold air, white sand, and, of course, the sunset.

Kita kong napakamot sa batok niya si Manong Baldo bago alanganing ngumiti, "Hindi po package, Ma'am Sage. Pangpinta po."

Napanguso ako at tila kiniliti ang tiyan.

"Sige po, iwan niyo na lang diyan." Ngumiti na ako at nag-wave pa sa kanila nang paalis na.

I bit my lower lip with excitement. I can now plan in my mind what to paint. Red, yellow, and orange are coming to live in my imagination. 

"You like it?"