CHAPTER 36

I sat dumbfounded in my bed. I roam my gaze trying to recognize the mattress and the setting. Napatakip ako sa mga mata ko nang bigla na lang tumama ang sinag ng araw na mula sa bintana. I can also hear the birds simultaneously chirping outside.

Napatingin ako sa ispasyo ng higaan. Wala na doon si Yvan. Napasambunot ako sa buhok ko.

I have the urge to tell him how ungrateful I am for losing our child last night, pero sa palagay ko naman ay alam na niya iyon. After making love, he made up his mind to have a baby with me. I have the urge to tell him that he already had once, pero hindi pa 'yon ang tamang panahon. It's complicated to tell him about his son I met.

I hugged myself when the door suddenly opened. Tinapunan ko ng tingin ang lalaking walang emosyon habang nakatingin sa akin. He walked straight to my bed and sat on the edge.

It was nice to see Apollo back in his state. Kahit papaano ay unti-unti na ng nakakabawi ang katawan niya mula sa pagkakulong sa dungeon.

"Good morning my q