"Mommy? Are you still there?"
I couldn't speak. Kahit ang gumalaw ay hindi ko magawa. I tried to swallow the lump in my throat as I slowly ended my daughter's call.
"Mr. Revelar," I uttered, acknowledging his presence.
Halos ilang santo ang pinasalamatan ko dahil hindi ako nautal nang nagsalita ako. I composed myself and stood up from my seat. Inayos ko ang suot kong coat bago tumingin sa kanya.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be distracted. Anyway, you're here for the meeting, right?" I asked the obvious and glanced at my watch.
Hindi ko masasabi na masyado siyang maaga sa usapan dahil ganito naman talaga siya noon pa. Bigla na lang sumusulpot bago o mismong kaorasan ng meeting. I put away my inside thoughts and tried to focus at him.
"Have a seat." I pointed the visitor's chair with
