“Vanna!”
Mabilis akong nag-angat ng tingin.
“That man...you are calling your uncle, was nothing to me. But I need an assurance, Heaven. And he will give that to me.”
“What... what a-assurance?”
“You. So you won’t try to run away? You see, Heaven? Everyone around you is in danger because of you. You are putting them all in danger. This idea sucks but I want to play, so.”
Nanginig ang mga tuhod ko. I clenched the watch on my palm until it hurts. Until I feel numb of the physical pain. Sobrang manhid na hindi magawang tumuloy ng luha ko.
Uncle Jenson is standing there in the living room. His eyes were big as he took in my appearance. It’s been a really long year. I’m glad to see him again but I can’t rejoice. Samantalang siya, kitang-kita sa mga mata ang saya na makita akong muli. Bot
