~(AYEN DELA FUENTE POV)
I saw him fixing his school bag and his books. He was putting all of it inside the box.
"What are you doing?"
Inangat nito ang tingin sa akin. "Hindi na ako papasok sa school, misis."
"Why not?"
He smiled at me. "Aalagaan na lang kita."
I wasn't able to answer immediately. I just remained looking at him until he stood up and walked towards me.
"You said you badly want to study."
"Gusto kong mag-aral pero mas gusto kong alagaan ka, misis." Dinala nito ang kamay sa ulunan ko at marahan iyong hinaplos na may ngiti sa mga labi.
Napatingin lang ako sa mga mata nitong kulay asul. Those look so... peaceful.
"Nabasa ko kasi mahirap daw magbuntis kaya gusto ko nandito lang ako sa tabi mo."
"You don't have to quit school, I can handle myself."
Umiling ito. "Dito l
