The room smelled of musk and leather. A memory of my grandfather greeting me with a smile as he sat on his swivel chair flashed in my mind. I would announce my presence from outside the door and no matter how busy he was, he would always welcome me in. Hindi rin naman ako madalas na pumunta rito noon dahil alam ko na abala siya kapag narito. But Grammy and him, they always make time to listen to me. But this time, it is Sirius who is occupying the room. There’s no welcoming smile or open arms. Just his usual blank face. Tumambol lalo ang puso ko sa aking dibdib ngayong nakumpirma na siya nga itong naghihintay sa akin. I mean, I came here to talk to him. But to know he’s actually waiting for me after what last happened on the island, this is indeed a surprise. He turned around from his