Epilogue - PART 3

"We can be your family. I will talk to my--"

Pero hindi ko pa man natapos ang aking sasabihin, malungkot na itong umiling sa akin.

"Ayoko nang maniwala. Ayoko nang umasa. Ilang beses ko na narinig yan sa inyong mayayaman pero sa bandang huli wala din namang umaampon sa akin. Walang bumalik para kunin ako. P-P-P-pinapaasa lang a-ako." She said and her tears became more. She started sobbing. Her small lips are trembling. She touched her necklace and held it tightly like she's getting strength from it.

I extended my hand to reached her but she took a step away from me, shaking his head. She don't want.

"Naging mabait naman akong bata. Hindi ako nang-aaway dahil akala ko kapag mabait ako may aampon sa akin pero wala din namang nangyari. Lahat umaayaw sa akin. Pero sanay na ako, tanggap ko na. Walang gustong umampon sa akin kahit magpakabait pa ako."

"That's not true. You're a good kid. I can see it." I whispered but she shook her head, pained.

"Sinasabi mo lang yan para pagaanin