Chapter 15

“I was so surprised after I heard you came back. I thought I’m never going to have the chance to..”

“Of course you won’t ever have the chance. Not in this lifetime.” Sabat ko. I know what he is going to say. I won’t ever forgive him. Never.

“Adel.” Mahinahong tawag niya sa akin.

“Stop it. Kahit anong gawin mo I won’t forgive you.” Deretsong sabi ko ng walang pagaalinlangan.

“…” He sighed.

“Tapos na? Dahil aalis na ako. Ayokong mapadpad ulit dito sa lugar na ‘to kaya huwag na huwag mo na akong tawagan pa.” Pinihit ko ang pintuan para umalis na.

“What are your plans? I know you came back not because you want to live here.” Sabi niya at napahinto ako.

“If I really do have one, huwag kang makialam, matanda. Dahil kung mangingialam ka, baka damayin pa kita.” Isasara ko na sana ang pinto pero nagsalita siya ulit. Ano na naman ba?!

“Let me know if you’ll need my help, Adel.” I trembled not because I am touched but because it’s