I couldn't look at or even smile at other guests, while Zachary could barely wipe the smile off his face while talking to them. His hand remained on my back even though he occasionally moved to take the glass on the table. He was drinking with the people, and I don't know if he was drunk or just high.
"Do you want something?" he asked.
Napaayos ako ng upo dahil halos sumiksik ang ulo niya sa leeg ko nang ibulong niya iyon. Nakita ko ang sinusupil na ngiti ng mga kaharap niyang matatanda kaya naman muli akong napayuko para itago ang pamumula ng pisngi ko. Pasimple akong lumayo pero mabilis pa sa alas-kwatro niya akong nahila pabalik sa tabi niya. Kulang na nga lang ay iupo niya ako sa kaniyang hita kung kinakailangan.
"Are you drunk?" I hissed, teeth gritting.
Katatapos ko lang kumain.
