Hindi makapaniwala si Zachi sa narinig. Nanlalaki pa rin ang mga mata niya habang nakatitig sa mga magulang.
“But I told you na wag nang makialam…” hindi makapaniwalang sambit niya.
She felt Ivo’s hand around her shoulder already, calming her down. Nanginginig ang kanyang buong katawan habang nakatitig sa mga magulang. She cannot believe that her parents did such thing when she told him not to do anything!
“Zachi, we did it for you!” her mom said. Kita niya ang pag-igting ng panga ng kanyang ina. “Of course, hindi kami makakapayag na ganoon na lang, anak! We need to be even!” mariing sambit nito.
Napasinghap si Zachi.
“And what? You set him up! No wonder why he escaped and no wonder he’s coming back! Kayo naman pala ang dahilan ng lahat ng ito! My trauma is coming back, Mom! I don
