"YOU MUST be kidding, Duke." Maang na napatitig si Yumi kay Duke. "You're not in love with her! Hindi ka marunong magmahal. Ikaw na mismo ang nagsabi sa'kin no'n." Tears were pooling in her eyes. "Kaya naghintay ako sa'yo, Duke, dahil tatanggapin pa rin kita! Kahit na gano'n. I loved you still. I thought you knew that."
"And I thought I made it clear to you that I don't feel the same way," tiim-bagang ganti ni Duke rito. Bigla ay napamura ito. "God dammit, Yumi! I treatd you like a family! I expected a lot from you! You should know better to respect Louraine. Hindi na siya mawawala sa buhay ko at gano'n din ang nararamdaman ko sa kanya. So please..." Umiiling itong lumayo kay Yumi kasabay niya. "Umalis ka na."
Narinig ni Louraine ang ginawang pagsinghap ni Yumi. Even her stood motionless
