TAHIMIK si Akihiro habang pauwi kami, I know exactly that he’s thinking of something and I don’t think I want to ask him about his thought right now. Still, I need to talk to him and make a conversation just so I can prove him that I’m just fine and there’s nothing he need to worry about. “How’s the meeting?” He threw me a gaze and he smile in return as he saw me smiling. “Good. Nakumbinsi na namin si Mr. Mariano na huwag magpull-out.” Hinaplos ko ang braso niya at ngumiti. “Ang galing naman ng asawa ko.” “Asawa, huh? Humanda ka mamaya.” And this is what I want to see in him, The Akihiro who’s always carefree and playful. Hindi iyong Akihiro kanina na napaka-seryoso at hindi alam ang tumatakbo sa isip. “Ilang rounds ba kaya mo? Mahina ka naman eh.” Nakita ko ang pagtaas baba ng adam