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Part 5

GERALD

The next day, I woke up alone. I know, not new. The day just went so busy again. I see him at the office but it was quite awkward. He's doing his job, reporting to me and the like. But it was like so so, I can't describe it. Until after a couple of days, hindi na sya nakatiis.

Early morning as I arrived at the office, nadatnan ko na sya don. Well, that was too early. Not even the usual na babatiin nya ako ng good morning. But I just passed by until I reached my office.

"Sir..." Napalingon ako. "Tungkol nga pala don sa nangyari..."

"Mr. San Antonio, we're at work. Maybe we can talk about it later." sabi ko.

EARL

"Earl, maguusap daw kayo mamaya si Mr. Villanueva sa Resto sa baba after mag out. Around 8." sabi ni Sam.

"Bat daw mamaya pa? Tsaka bakit sa resto?"

"Aba malay ko. Buti ka pa nga mukhang ililibre ni Sir. Ako di ko manlng naexperience yan." Napaaisip ako kung bakit. Tungkol ata to sa sinabi ko kanina. 7:45 PM nasa resto na ako sa baba ng office namin nagaantay sa kanya.

"What is it about that you want to tell me Mr. San Antonio?" sabi niya as soon as he arrives.

"Tungkol po don sa nangyari satin last time. Sorry Sir. I think that it was not right. Boss kita. Hindi dapat nangyari yun. Now it just feels so awkward dahil sa nangari satin"

"Boss mo ako pag nasa office lang. And besides, ginusto naman natin yun. Hindi ba? So... San ka na after nito?" Sabay titig na parang nanghuhubad. Naulit na naman ang mga bagay bagay na dala ng tawag ng laman. Siya na ang naging fuck buddy ko since then. At least hindi na ako kung kani kanino tumitikim ng laway. mahirap na rin magkasakit.