“You look pale. Okay lang po ba kayo?” Hindi ko namalayan na nakatulala na pala ako until I heard Dessa’s voice. Nilingon ko sya sa tabi ko. We’re currently in the car going to Quezon Province and eventually to Balesin Island. I forced a smile at her. “I’m okay…” “A-Are you sure? Medyo maputla po kasi talaga kayo.” I saw her concern. Titig na titig sya sa mukha ko. I nod a few times before I moved to face the car’s window on my side. “Yeah, don’t worry. Madadala naman ito ng make-up.” I don’t want her to be worried. This is the second time na nagkasama kami ever since a few weeks ago where I went to the distillery with her. So far, so good. I like her quiet but observant attitude. Tahimik but Dessa never fails to tell you suggestions to make some things easier. I made a decision to