28 – Danger and Warning
Arabella’s Point of View
I don’t want to look greedy, but it’s the only way I know to know kung gaano ka-seryoso si Uncle Damian sa akin; kung hanggang saan ang pagkagusto niya sa akin. I don’t want to end up like those girls he bedded—na matapos niyang pagsawaan ay papalitan na ng iba. It’s for my assurance. Hindi lang naman siya ang sumusugal dito, kundi pati ako rin.
I need to be wise, too.
Oo, I like him. I like him a lot. Pero hindi pwedeng gusto ko lang siya. I need to feel that he likes me as much as I like him. I need to feel wanted, desired, pursued. Pero kung hindi niya kayang gawin ‘yon, then there’s no reason for me to keep on clinging onto him. Doon ako sa lalaking kayang iparamdam sa akin ‘yon. Gano’n lang kasimple.
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