A Splash of Colour
I didn’t want to give Isagani any hint that I wasn’t fond of his friend.
“Thomas, this is Reya,” Isagani continued. “She’s a tourist, too… right?”
I nodded, returning his smile.
As we waited for the food, Isagani kept the conversation light and flowing—asking about where I’d been so far, if I’d tried the island tour, and what I thought of their bistro. Thomas, to my relief, stayed quiet most of the time. It was almost like he wasn’t even there.
But then…
“I hope you don’t mind me asking, Reya,” Isagani said with a small laugh. “I’m a little curious. What brings you to the island?”