Chapter XVII: Warning

"Looks like you're hiding something from your Dad, huh?" Lyle stated from my side. We are now on our way back to the hall. Hindi na ako tinigilan ni Lyle mula sa paglabas ko ng restroom. I didn't expect him to be this talkative. Akala ko isa s'ya dun sa mga usual na anak ng senador na tahimik lang at anti-social but I guess he's not.

"Hello? Are you mute?" He was all over my face before we reached the opening of the hall. Seriously?

"I'm not," I answered. He placed both of his hands on both of his pockets and smiled at me. Okay lang ba itong lalakeng ito? Anak ba talaga 'to ng senador? Mukhang may sayad 'to.

"I like you," he blurted out. Nanlaki ang mata ko. He's so straightforward.

"That's what they want me to say. Hindi mo pa ba ramdam?" he sarcastically asked. I get his point. The way they introduced us to each other is so weird. Ano future first lady na ba ako?

"I'm not dumb. They want us to see each other. I mean it's okay with me. I could use a companion," I told him while w