KINADRE ZIAR SANDOVAL
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I knew she was still nervous. I could feel it. Sinadya kong hindi na muna pumasok sa loob ng bahay. I tried to calm her down by caressing her both hands na nanlalamig na.
"I'm here, okay? I got you."
Hinalikan ko ang kamay nito and let her take her time.
Hinawakan ko nang mahigpit ang kamay niya when she was finally ready.
Humakbang kami papasok ng main door.
Sinalubong agad kami ng kasambahay ang greeted us. They led us to the living room.
Naramdaman ko ang lalong paghigpit ng hawak niya sa kamay ko nang makita nito ang ilan sa family members ko.
Agad lumapit sa amin si Kal na puno ng excitement ang mga mata.
"Kuya..." Mabilis ako nitong niyakap. "How was your flight after a long break?"
Hinaplos ko ang buhok nito. "It went smooth."
Ngumiti ito nang m
