Chapter 51: Pleaded.

I was dumbfounded on the trip.  Manong Rey just tried to make me smile when he give me his present.  The weight on my chest only increased there.  I don't know but out of everything, anyone, some people made me lend their happiness.  Even it's for awhile.

 "Don't cry anymore, Ria."  Manong Rey smirked at me.

 I wiped the new tears from me.  Our car stopped as I bid my goodbye.  I hid what he gave me as a gift.  The same as I covered my hand.  Even though I knew it would be obvious.

 I compose myself as I put my earphones on.  The melancholic ballad melody sent me to a brief ease.  I ignored the few who were staring at me.  I don't care about them anymore.  I'm just here to study, I do not want to socialize with anyone.  The o