Chapter 84

HINDI KO alam kung paano ko sasabihin sa kanya iyon. I-alo na dahil pinagbigyan niya si Papa sa isang pabor na puwedeng sumira rin sa pangalan niya - ang pakasalan ako.

It was as if he trusted my family so much, he dedicated his life to us. And now, when problems rise, it's my family who threw him out of the bus.

"I mean..."

"I'm not trying to change his mind about it, Ysa. Gusto ko lang din... humarap sa parents mo. Bilang... boyfriend mo."

I gritted my teeth. Not because I was angry, I was trying not to feel a leap in my heart. I cleared my throat and tried to compose myself. Hinuli niya ang mga mata ko at agad akong nanlumo nang muling naalala ang problema.

"I'm sorry..

"I'm sorry what?" he said with a low tone.

Hinuli niya ang mga mata ko.

"Nagulat ako sa sinabi ni Papa kanina. Hindi ko alam paano sasabihin sa kanya na boyfriend kita-"

"That's alright. I don't mind if I have to face him to tell him that, Ysa,"

Kinagat kong muli ang labi ko. "Ang totoo... sinabi niyang„, a-ayaw niy