Chapter 153

[NARRATOR]

Dalawang araw din nanatili ng hospital si Lyresh bago tuluyang nakalabas. Agad na dinala ni Aksel si Lyresh sa kanyang ina para sabihin ang tungkol sa magiging kasal nila.

Halos hindi makapaniwala ang matanda ng makita ang dalaga. Naging pala isipan naman ang reaksyon na yun ng mama ni Aksel sa kanya.

"Are you not glad we're getting married? I'm not asking for your permission, mom. As my respect, I'm telling you. I'll be more than happy if you come, but if not, then perhaps it is time for us to separate ways."

Hindi nakasagot ang mama ni Aksel at si Lyresh ay nakikinig lang din. Panay ang tingin niya sa bawat mabibigat na salitang bitiwan ni Aksel sa kanyang ina.

"What is wrong with you?" Usisa ni Lyresh ng makabalik na sila ng sasakyan at lisanin ang lugar.

"My mom doesn't like you and-"

"And what? She is still your mom, Aksel. Why are you talking to her like that? Like no respect."

"Are you sure you wanna marry me?"

"Again? Maybe I should ask that. Are yo