IKALABINGSIYAM NA KABANATA “ATARAH is a childhood friend of mine. During her eighteenth birthday, our engagement was also announced.” Hindi ko hiningi ang ano mang explanation mula kay Fire ngunit kusa niya itong ibinigay. “That was a ratified agreement between our families, Marie. A marriage for convenience. Hindi ako tumutol doon noon dahil maayos naman ang relasyon namin ni Atarah not until I found out that she was sleeping with her Boss. For me, cheating is nonnegotiable. I decided to cut that agreement. And I don't regret my decision.” Kinagat ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko para supilin ang aking ngiti nang higpitan ni Fire ang pagkakayakap sa akin. He is behind me, we're in a spooning position in my bed. Pagkaalis kasi ng bisita naming ex ni Fire at dumiretso kami rito sa kuwarto.