SANTI
Nakakabatian during conventions—
GINNY
Pero inuwian mo ng pasalubong from Japan?
Santi's lips part as he stares at Ginny who's flashing no emotions right now.
He blinks, amused.
Struggling to control a smile.
SANTI
Wait.
SANTI
(blinking)
Julienne—
GINNY
(softly)
Go home na nga.
Santi catches Ginny's arm when she faces her back to him.
He wraps his arms around her waist.
Plants a kiss on her shoulder.
SANTI
(smiling)
You mean, hindi na ako aalis dito?
GINNY
What?
SANTI
(chuckles)
Sorry. Are you jealous?
SANTI
(smiling)
Love you, Ginn.
SANTI
I'll never do that to you.
SANTI
And to be fair, I bought you a pasalubong every time I went out of the country for the past four years. In case we meet again.
SANTI
You think I have forgotten about you?
Ginny sighs, facing Santi.
She nibbles on her lower lip.
GINNY
(lowly)
Uwi ka na ba talaga?
SANTI
You want me to stay here?
Ginny stares at Santi.
GINNY
You said pupunta ka 'ka mo sa HDM?
SANTI
(shaking his head, smiling)
Okay lang. I'll stay if you want me to.
GINNY
Paano 'yung papers na i-do-drop off mo?
SANTI
Tomorrow na lang.
SANTI
Stay ako rito, Ginn?
SANTI
You want me here?
Ginny's eyes never leave Santi's.
She laughs softly and slowly.
Pursing her lips when she feels eyes watering.
GINNY
(chuckling and voice breaking,
wiping her cheeks)
Nakakainis ka.
BINABASA MO ANG
More of Nothing, Less of You
RomanceGinny married Santi at twenty-seven, barely knowing anything but love. A year later, Santi bought a three-storey house away from the city, standing still by the shore. Three years later, the house remained the same the way it was; lilac painted wall...
