Henry checked Denise’ room at nang makitang wala ito doon he knew of only one place where he could find Denise -- sa dalampasigan. Nagiging paborito na itong takbuhan ni Denise sa mga panahong katulad nito. After few minutes of walking along the beachside, nakita na ni Henry si Denise. Nakaupo ito sa buhangin at nakaharap sa malawak na karagatan. Tahimik na umiiyak. Henry sat beside Denise and immediately put his hands over her shoulders pulling Denise closer to him.
“Hindi mo naman kailangang tumakbo.” Bungad ni Henry kay Denise.
“Kung wala akong ginagawang masama, hindi ako tatakbo.” Tahimik na sagot ni Denise habang dumadaloy pa din ang luha sa pisngi.
Henry faced Denise and cupped her face. “Hindi mo din kailangang umiyak.” Then, using his thumbs, he wiped the tears off her face.
