I cracked a small smile as I placed the cake, teddy bear, and flower on the grave in front of me. I haven't been here in two years. Despite the passage of time, the hurt and remorse were still deeply embedded in my heart.
"Hi," I greeted weakly and caressed the marble tombstone where my baby's name was engraved.
Angele Dei . . .
"I'm sorry, anak. Natagalan si Mommy sa pagbalik." I let out a genuine smile. "How are you, baby? Are you playing well with the other kids? I hope you're always happy."
Sinimulan kong buksan ang kahon ng dala kong cake at inilabas. Itinusok ko ang maliit na kandila sa ibabaw niyon at saka sinindihan. After that, I stared back at my baby again.
"Happy birthday to you. H-Happy birthday to you . . ." I paused when my voice started trembling. "Happy birthday, happ
