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48. Unfortunate Experience
CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT
Natagpuan ko ang sarili ko sa bathroom pagkatapos kong kumain. Manang bought pregnancy test kits and she wanted me to try them. Sabi sa instruction, two lines indicates pregnancy. I peed on several test kits. I called Manang when I am done.
Inalalayan niya akong bumalik sa kama. Siya ang nagdala ng PTs na ginamit ko. I just looked at her. “Anong nakalagay?” I asked, I am being anxious every passing second. Parang hindi ko makakayanan ang magiging sagot niya sa akin.
“Reign,” tono pa lang niya, I know it is going to be a bad news. Parang mayroong bumara sa lalamunan ko. Napailing ako. “Reign, anak…”
She went to hug me. Hindi ko siya hinayaan. “Tell me, Manang. Please…” I hate it when I feel the numb feeling. It suffocates me.
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Slaved 55. Ang Pangarap
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