Treinta minutos nang nakahiga at pabaling-baling sa kama si Myrtel. She was tracing the off-white floral embroidery on her pillow when her cellphone beeped. She debated whether to smile or groan upon reading the message.
Dante: I can’t sleep. Tulog ka na ba?
Myrtel: I can’t sleep either. Maybe from too much excitement because of the fun wedding.
Dante: Maybe or maybe it’s something else.
She decided to ignore his response. Ano nga ba ang isasagot niya kung hindi naman maaring sabihin ni Myrtel kung ano ang dahilan ng pagkawala ng kanyang antok.
Dante: Do you want to leave for Bicol now? It’s better to drive while the whole country is asleep. Less traffic. What do you think?
Kung si Myrtel lang ay aalis na siya noong nawala ang antok niya. She just thought that Da
