Kabanata 24
The sadness flowed through my veins and deadened my mind. It was a poison to my spirit, dulling me killing off my other emotions until it was the only one that remained. It was as if a black mist had settled upon me and refused to shift, and no matter how bright the day was I feel no sun and hear no bird song.
"I will try."
"Naiintindihan ko. Masiyado ka na rin kasi talagang nagtagal dito. Nakalimutan mo nang hindi lang naman ito ang negosyo ninyo."
No words have escaped his lips from the next few seconds. Isang malalim na paghinga ang pinakawalan niya hindi kalaunan.
"Are you mad?" he asked.
Malungkot akong ngumiti habang sinasala ang tubig ng talon mula sa aking kamay.
"Bakit naman ako magagalit? Naiintindihan ko kung hindi ka makakadalo, Dashiel. Ayos lang iyon. Wa
