Chapter 9: Sway

She was on her way home from Mira's house. The woman became her close friend after she came to that island. Mira is kind and a very straightforward person. She puts her at ease that's why she likes her companion. It was as if she was still with Wilma, her best friend whom she left in Manila.

"Katerina."

From her mind in ponder, she came to her senses upon hearing a familiar voice. Katerina turned around and saw Rico standing by a coconut tree not far from her. That was when she remembered that she hadn't talked to him for a while now, the last time was when both of them bathed in the sea weeks ago.

"Rico," she approached him. "How are you?"

"I'm fine, how 'bout you? I see you're getting prettier every time I see you, Kat," Rico replied, making her chuckle.

"Nah! You must be kidding me this time."

After some time, she noticed how Rico behaved anxiously in front of her. He's making her curious that she can't help herself but to ask "...what's wrong? You seem a bit agitated?"

"Uhm