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Faith Serenity
I looked at my husband with puppy dog eyes. We’re inside his car, going to Zayn and Paige’s favorite fast food. Nagpaalam ako kay Nissy na ilalabas ko ang mga bata na parang pamangkin ko na rin at hindi naman ako nagdalawang sabi roon.
But Paul seems so inattentive. He keeps on sighing from time to time. He looks at me and then he’ll look away, blinking like he’s done something unforgivable.
This morning, I left him with a kiss. Is he okay? Did Dad scold my King?
“My King…” tawag ko sa kanya at nang tumingin siya ay ngumiti kaagad ako. “I exist here. I’m no ghost.”
He smiled after gazing at me blankly. “Yes of course, my babe.”
“Are you okay? Did Dad scold you? I could scold him, too.”
“No.” matamlay na iling niya saka pinisi
