MEL WAS SUDDENLY quiet. I don't know what's going on in her mind. Ang tanging naririnig lang sa kwarto ay ang tunog ng aircon. The television was off and then suddenly, my phone beeped. It was Gabriel. He was just letting me know that he arrived at the villa safe. Napangiti ako. How thoughtful.
He also reminded me about our breakfast tomorrow and to meet him at seven-thirty in the morning at the lobby.
"You like him," sabi ni Mel. It was not a question, but a direct statement.
Ngumiti ako sa kanya at tumango. "I like him. He's a good guy."
She looked like she was going to say something, pero sa huli ay walang namutawi sa mga labi n'ya. Mel walked towards me and gave me a hug. "If you like him and think that he is a good guy then I'm with you on that. Are you sure you're going to be
