Chapter 28

Reunion

A BLACK covered pillow was covering my face. I could hear sentimental music around me. Simultaneous with the voices while I shut my mind of everything.

"Angel, ano ba kasi ang nangyari?"

"Camish, pabayaan muna kaya natin si Mir? Kahapon pa siya ganyan mula nang bumalik siya from Hong Kong."

"Did that jerk do something? Sabi na't hindi talaga mapag-kakatiwalaan ang Fiore na iyon!"

Mas lalo akong napahagulgol. Gusto ko na lang maglaho na parang bula. Para kapag tinangay ako ng hangin, tuluyan na akong mabura.

I hate this feeling. I felt betrayed and punished. Eventhough I kept on commanding myself not to cry, my eyes were still so stubborn.

"Mir, iiwan namin ang pagkain mo rito ha. Kumain ka. Huwag kang papagutom, couz."

A warm hand caressed my hair. "I hope you can tell us what had happened, Angel. We promise we won't judge you. We're your family. Mahal ka namin, couz. Kahit pa matigas ang