Kabanata 31.2

P R E S E N T T I M E.

"That’s how my life became. It’s because of me. That’s why I don’t blame Dad and Davina for leaving me behind. And I won’t blame you either if you use me against them." I spoke with warmth when I recalled the past while staring at the blue ocean. The place is already quiet since our yacht is turned off, the waves have calmed, and the air is so refreshing. I could stay here all day admiring the scenery.

"How did you overcome all that kind of suffering? It must be hard for you to endure all of that. I don't understand why the child always pays for the parent's wrongdoings. I thought I was the only one who was having a hard time growing up, but no. It was actually okay since I'm a man, but you... do you want to live with me instead?"

Mabilis akong napatingin sa kanya ng biglang niyang itanong yun sa akin. Ito lang napakahabang sinabi at sa tuwing magsasalita ito ay lagi akong iniiwanan ng surpresa sa mga binibitawan niyang mga salita.

"Hindi ba nakatira na ako