“Binibining Mayumi,” he said, his voice low and teasing. “Your suman is sweet, but I wager your lips are sweeter.”
Mayumi looked at her with confusion. “But why would he hide it there? He does not love me?”
“You are cruel,” she said.
Mayumi was too shy to compete, so her older sister, Rosa, stepped in for her. But Luningning volunteered directly. “I will face Kalayo,” she said.

