Chapter 35E- Acceptance

Tahimik na pinanuod ni Clinton si Anjelouv na matulog. He is thinking of something. Hindi niya maiwasang mamuhi sa mga taong nagpahirap kay Anjelouv. She had been in the dark for so many years, and she was alone. She tried to conceal those demons inside her head because she wanted to live a simple life.

“I am here, baby. I will always be here for you.” He whispered those words to Anjelouv.

He was holding her hand, hoping that it would somehow comfort her. Paulit-ulit na hinalikan ni Clinton ang kamay ng dalaga. Hindi niya gustong mapalayo sa kaniya. Anjelouv is fragile because of him, and he is willing to stay just to take care of her.

“I am so sorry, baby. I’m sorry because I am the reason for your suffering right now,” he said.

Biglang dumilim ang kaniyang mukha nang maalala kung paanong humingi ito ng tulong habang umiiyak. He fucking wants to kill those bastards who hurt her. Akala niya naubos na ang mga ito nang iligtas nila sa Anjelouv, hindi pala!

Some of them survived, and