He lifted his chin in an arrogant manner and the gentleman I once thought of him was completely no more. Hindi man siya magsalita, sapat na 'yung tindig at lukot sa mga labi niya para iparating ang tanong na kung estupido ba ko. Sa halip na sabihin 'yon ay patay malisya siyang lumingon sa magkabilang gilid, pinalalabas na hindi siya sigurado kung siya ang kinakausap ko.
"Levi, right? Karina's cousin. Ikaw ang tinutukoy ko. Bakit ka nandito?" pag-uulit ko sa tanong kanina.
"Ganito ka ba talaga bumati ng bisita, Ms. Montalvo?"
He pulled out an envelope from the pocket of his tortilla brown layered waistcoat and bow tie formal suit. Noticing how flimsy fit his body is from that attire, I'm pretty sure he hasn't been playing sports since his ankle was injured the last time.
"Ano 'yan?" I a
