__31__
He loosens his tie while looking at her, sleeping on the study table. Nakadapa ang mukha nito sa libro at kaharap ang pusa.
Alas dos na ng madaling araw at kadarating pa lang ni Zed galing sa pageant. He’s tired but not sleepy yet. He’s been texting Nissy but no answer.
He missses her though he had only spent half of the night away from her.
He runs his fingers on her hair and tucks some few behind her ear. Pagpasok niya kanina sa banyo ay parang monay na nakasalampak ang sanitary napkin nito na puno ng dugo at panty nito sa lavatory kaya napailing na lang siya, at siya na ang nagtapon sa basurahan at nagkusot ng underwear na may tagos pa, even her silky night dress.
Zed decided to inclined Nissy and scooped her off the chair. Umungol ito ay saglit na nagmulat ng mga mata
