Wakas (Huling bahagi)

The day has come. She is now on the bus with James going back to province. It's time to face it. It's time to face them. That's the reality. Her reality.

James held her hand tightly. She looked at him.

"Unang beses," ani James bago niya itinaas ang magkahawak nilang mga kamay at tumingin sa dalaga.

Malamig man sa loob ng bus dulot ng aircon, parehas namang dinaanan ng init ang kanilang mga pisngi. Tama, unang beses nilang maghawak ng kamay sa isang ordinaryong sitwasyon. At ang makita pa ang tipid na ngiti ng dalaga habang nakatingin sa kaniya ay sapat na.

Meriah felt so safe just by feeling the warmth of his hand. But she felt the butterflies in her tummy when James intertwined their hands. How can she feel safe and giddy at the same time?! Gosh, this man is really driving her crazy!

But thanks to him. That way, she forgot how anxious she was.

"Ate Meriah!"