"Is that a promise, or a threat?" I heard myself ask, my voice was teasing. I didn’t let go of her hand. Instead, my thumb brushed instinctively over the sensitive skin of her palm, while my left hand smoothly drove the wheel."Depende sa kung paano mo tatanggapin, Boss," she shot back instantly, her tone laced with that familiar mischief that never failed to crumble my walls. “Kung magpapakabait ka, promise 'yan. Pero kung itutuloy mo 'yung pagiging snob mo kanina sa Villa, naku, ituturing ko 'yan bilang banta sa kalusugan ng puso ko.”I couldn’t help the low chuckle that escaped my throat."I told you, I have my reasons. Hindi kita ini-snob dahil gusto ko, I just can't tell you the reason yet," I defended myself. "But I apologize anyway. You don't deserve to feel ignored.”“Alam mo, Lucas.” she started. “Minsan naiisip ko, baka naman ginayuma mo ako? Kasi naman, kahit anong sungit mo nung una tayong magkakilala, konting ngiti mo lang ngayon, tunaw na agad ang galit ko. Ang daya.”"I
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