Ikaanim na Kabanata

[Garcia Residence]

Pushing the firm door, her heartbeats doubled the second she heard the murmurs, welcoming her presence. "Hi, nak!" Ani Dianne, nakangiti habanng nakatitig ng mahinahon sa direksyon ni Veron.

Honestly, the scene is kind'a awkward since the setup seems unusual. What is going on? But suddenly, her worries dissipate the moment Lance showed himself, smiling genuinely as well.

"Ma? A-anong meron?" Tanong nya na nakataas pa and kaliwang kilay.

Pero bago pa sya magbukas ng kanyang labi, Dianne made sure to breathe heavily, stared at the ground at first because she felt ashamed.

Ashamed of how she hurt her daughter emotionally. Siguro nga'y, ganun and epekto ng "uncontrolled emotions"

"Nak, kay Lance at Miko ka magpasalamat. Sila young may idea nitong lahat."

"Ha?"

"Hindi ko din alam kung ano ba 'yung tamaang pagkakaton, o kahit man lang tamang lugar para sabihing, sorry..."

"Mama..."

"Murahin mo man ako, okay lang sa'kin at naiintindihan ko."

"..."

"Alam ko nama