Chapter 14

Gift

“You must have been very surprised, hija. Pasensya na,” she smiled at me.

I was too stunned to even react to what was happening in front of me. Kung hindi pa ako hinawakan ni Lideon para ipakilala ay hindi ako babalik sa huwisyo. Mrs. Danice Martin hugged me lightly after the introduction. Habang ako naman ay tila nakalutang pa rin sa hangin habang nangyayari ang lahat ng iyon sa harap ko.

We were already seated in their long dining table when she said that. Bahagya pa rin akong nanginginig sa nerbyos sa mga maaaring tanong na pwede kong marinig. And worst, I didn’t know it’s Lideon’s birthday today. Sana lang hindi nila nahalatang wala akong alam tungkol sa bagay na iyon.

“It’s fine po,” I smiled lightly.

“Why? What happened?” Takang tanong ni Lideon na palipat-lipat ang tingin sa aming dalawa. Pasimple lang akong nag-iwas ng tingin.

“It wasn’t anything serious, son. You see, I got so agitated when you said you’re finally introducing someone to us. I couldn’t wait any longer so