Chapter 9: Nanang Ising

I can feel my throat getting dry at his remarks. Hindi ko alam pero ang mga simple niyang salita ay may kakaibang dulot sa akin. I could feel my heart pounding so loud that I could hear nothing but it. It's beating so hard that it feels like it's coming out of my ribcage.

I've never felt such emotions. Kailanman, hindi ko pa naranasan ang ganitong klaseng sensasyon. Funny how he’s the only one who can make me feel that way. He’s the only one that could stir my mind and make me question my own emotions.

Do I… like him?

“Paris, Chester!” Napatalon ako sa gulat nang marinig ang tawag ni Daddy. Because of his call, nagising ako at nawala sa mga iniisip. Naputol din ang titigan namin ni Chester at ang mga kalokohang gumugulo sa akin.

“Why don’t you socialize up there? May mga naghihintay pa naman sa inyong mga bisita,” Dad said.

I cleared my throat and immediately nodded. I think it’s better for me to socialize a bit before I lose my mind and sanity at our conversation. Chester is stirri