They decided to retire for the night after they had their dessert. Sa tapat ng silid ni Myrtel sila dumiretso. “Pwede ko bang mahingi ang number mo at address sa France? Uuwi na ‘ko sa isang linggo.” She tried to avoid his gaze by looking at the carpeted floor. Intricate maze ang pattern ng carpet na kulay itim at asul. Kinapa na rin ni Myrtel ang key card sa maliit niyang purse. She sighed before responding. “Ha? Naku, ‘wag na lang. Busy ka ‘di ba. Hindi rin naman tayo pwedeng magkita.” She tapped the card and opened the door. He gently pulled her so that she would be facing him as he searched her eyes for the answer. “Bakit naman hindi? I’ll find time for you, Myr. Kahit gaano ako ka-busy, I’ll have time to be with you.” He sounded sincere and it was very sweet of him t