KEIZEL NAZARENE SANDOVAL
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"K?"
Napatingin ako sa pinto ng silid ko nang marinig ko ang tinig ni mom sa labas.
"Can I come in?"
Nakahiga na ako sa ibabaw ng kama. I didn't say anything at alam na nitong permission iyon.
Ilang sandali lang, narinig kong bumukas ang pinto. She smiled a little at me.
"Can I lie beside you?"
"Of course."
Marahan niyang inangat ang comforter at humiga sa tabi ko. She held my hand and caressed it while looking straight at me.
"You're going to get married tomorrow. I can't still believe it," mahinang sambit nito.
Nakita ko ang unti-unting pamumula ng ilong niya at ang pamumuo ng luha sa mga mata niya.
"I want you to know that... mommy's so happy for you. I'm happy that you've found the person you'll love for the rest of your life."
"You don't have t
