David’s P.O.V.
Of course, Angelo would want to be with his real father, but still, I silently prayed that he would accept me to be with them kahit ilang oras lang. I bent my left knee on the ground para kahit papa’no ay pumantay ako sa height ng bata. Hinawakan ko ‘yong ulo niya at bahagya kong ginulo ang buhok niya.
“Yes, buddy. Is that okay with you? Can I be… your daddy?” I asked him, showing my eagerness and sincerity.
Silence followed afterwards as Angelo seemed to be thinking. Athena and I looked like we were dying of waiting. I was already expecting that Angelo would reject me as his father’s temporary replacement, when he answered something that suddenly made my heart melt in amazement.
“Sure, Tito Dave!” Angelo enthusiastically squealed that he even jumped, causing me to swing in relief.
Then, he continued. “I know how Mama loves you, and she w
