Chapter 34

 

What is Love?

“Sad beautiful tragic”

 

“Some promises are worthy to keep. But they can’t last long.”

Iyon ang pambungad ko sa puntod ni Adi - ang kapatid ni Axl.

I can see her beautiful smile through her picture inside her columbarium niche which was covered by thick glass.

Sa ngiting iyon ay mas naaalala ko si Axl. Parehas na parehas sila ng ngiti. Hindi mo aakalaing magkapatid sila pero pakakatitigan mo lang, makikita mo kung saan sila nagkakapareha.

“I’m still so proud of your brother, Adi.” Mahinang bulong ko dito. “I brought you your favorite flower.”

Inilapag ko ang vintage style vase of peace lily.

I bent down on my knees so I could smell the scent of the flowering plant I gave her. As if it would literally calm my senses.

“I did some research about your favorite flower, Adi.” Ngumiti ako bago magpatuloy sa pagkukwento. “Buti na lang hindi mahilig sa pusa ang kapatid mo,” bahagya akong napangisi sa sinabi ko. “Kasi nalaman ko na poisonous pala sa pusa ang