Fifty seven (Unedited)

"Hey, Vi, won't you even go and say goodbye to him?" Ate Aly gently stroked my hair but I remained stunned as I lay on the bed, my eyes puffy.

"W-What for?" My voice broke.

"A goodluck, atleast say something. He's worried, your phone can't be contacted so call me. He said he'll fly to Mindanao with the troop today and he wanted to at least hear your voice."

I sniffed, I glanced at Ate and saw the concern in her eyes because of my crying. She assisted me to sit, held my hand and sought my eye.

"Talk to him, Lia ..."

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