AFTER their heartfelt conversation, Nathaniel and Ciara lapsed into a contemplative silence. The effect of the wine was moderate on Ciara, but she could feel a disorienting dizziness begin to take hold. She glanced over at Nathaniel, who was sitting quietly and observing the tranquil surroundings. From their spot on the veranda, the rhythmic sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore provided a soothing backdrop, but it seemed to only enhance Ciara's drowsiness.
"I think I'm going to head to bed first," wika ni Ciara at sinubukang tumayo mula sa pagkakaupo.
Nang makatayo ay nakaramdam ang dalaga ng pagkahilo dahil sa pagkabigla niya. Nanlabo ang paningin niya at agad na napahawak sa ulo. And before she could fully regain her balance, she stumbled and ended up collapsing into Nat
