Wakas

Napatayo ako at nahilot ang sentido. I got my phone from my desk and dialled Chio's number. It rang for a moment before I heard her sleepy voice.

"Weino..."

Tumikhim ako, sinusubukang maigi na maitago ang galit sa boses.

"Did I wake you up?" 

"Yup...But it's okay."

Matagal pa bago ako nakasagot. 

"Sorry for waking you up. I know it's late. Go back to sleep and continue your rest. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Can we just talk now? Hindi na ako makakatulog," she said in a low voice.

Biglang kumalma ang galit sa loob ko. Sa isang mahinang boses ay tila ba tinangay na ng alon ang lahat ng galit na nararamdaman ko ngayon. 

Chio's voice got my knees weak. Muli akong umupo sa swivel chair at isinandal ang ulo sa likod nito.

"What do you want us to talk, darling?" 

"How's your day?" tanong niya.

"It was fine. How about you? You went to the foundation?"

"It was tiring. I s