EMMANUELLA ESTHER DE VERA
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"I told you to be more careful in trusting anyone."
Pumikit nang mariin si Peric at nagpakawala ng malalim na hininga.
"I've acknowledged my mistake... hindi na mauulit."
Nagbabaga pa rin ang mga mata ko habang nakatingin sa kaniya. "You know that one mistake can do, right, Peric?"
"I know--"
"You were recorded. Are you even aware?"
Kumunot ang noo nito. "What?"
My jaw clenched. "Nawalis ko na ang kalat mo."
The disappointment was well-written on his face, siguradong lalo sa akin. He was probably disappointed with himself.
"Don't make me kill more people using my shotgun, Peric."
Tumalikod ako sa kaniya at nagsimulang humakbang palayo ngunit naramdaman ko ang pagkuha nito sa braso ko.
"I'm really sorry..."
I wasn't in the mood to just let it go an
