Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Jack's Perspective

"Hi, Zio? Kamusta na? Haiist, today is your birthday! Kung nandito ka lang, baka nagawa pa kita itreat. I miss you, bro! Ang lungkot ko ngayon eh! Angel was taking a break from our relationship, cool off daw muna," I whispered habang inaayos ko ang pagkakatayo ng kandila.

Habang sinusubukan kong sindaan yung kandilang dala ko para kay Zio ay biglang may babaeng nag-abot sa akin ng lighter!

"Here, you could use it rather than using a match," a woman voice said from my back as she handed me colored blue metal lighter.

"Oh! Thank you!" I said. I gave back the lighter. "Thank you," I said.

"Welcome, is he your friend or sibling?" Tanong niya sa akin habang nakatingin sa lapida ni Zio.

I smiled and answered her, " He's my best friend!" I smiled.

"Oh I see," tanging sagot niya.

"And you? Sinong binibisita mo?" Tanong ko at ngumiti siya. "Your best friend," sagot niya and nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa narinig ko. Si Zio? Tama ako hindi ba? Pero hindi siya familiar