"So, Leah," Celeste started again, stirring her wine like it held all the secrets of the universe, "how did you two meet? I mean... a Monteverde marrying someone so, let's say, ordinary-that's rare." Napakunot ang noo ko pero nakangiti pa rin. "We met online. His secretary put up a site. I clicked. He picked," I said nonchalantly. "Baka nga romantic story siya someday, 'di ba?" Celeste blinked. She wasn't expecting honesty, siguro. Or maybe she thought I'd crumble. "Online wife hunting?" she snorted. "You really are a traditional man now, Damon." "I do what works," Damon replied coldly. "Efficiency is still key." Celeste sipped her wine. "And love?" Silence. I looked at Damon, waiting for his answer. But he didn't speak. He just stared at his glass. At that moment, parang bumigat 'yung hangin. The kind of weight na hindi galing sa salita kundi sa mga bagay na hindi sinasabi. AFTER dinner, habang nagkakape kami sa veranda, tinabihan ako ni Celeste. "Don't take it personally
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