Semua Bab Was It Worth It Taking The Risk: Bab 21 - Bab 23

“How's work, Li?” Ate Tar asked when I laid myself on her bed.Right after I stormed out of the office, pumunta agad ako sa apartment ni Ate Tar. I wanted to freshen up my mind and I need her wisdom. Namiss ko na rin siya.“Work sucks. Akala ko prof ko lang sa college ang magbibigay sakin highblood, pati rin pala si Mr. Almario.” umirap ako.Ate Tar is living with her boyfriend, Jeremiah. Well, he treats my sister good and right, and this apartment was his, he shared it with Ate, so I think he's good. I'd give him a benefit of that. As long as my sister is happy and in good condition, I'm good. “Where's your boyfriend?” I asked, smugly.Napairap siya sa ‘kin. “He's working.” Nagkibit balikat ako. “What are you doing here?” She asked, sounding a little curious. Ayan na naman siya. Manghuhula na naman ‘yan. Nakakatakot pa naman ‘yan kung manghula, talagang nahuhulaan niya! Siguro, hidden talent niya talaga ‘yon.“I'm stressed.” I confessed.Lumapit siya sa akin at agad akong tina

A soft blow of the afternoon wind blew my hair. Psalm was happily eating his ice cream, his smile wouldn't die down. But I… I am drowning with thoughts as my eyes play tricks on me. How the hell am I seeing a perfect family… eating ice cream and being happy?The little girl was in all smiles as she ate her ice cream, the cream was all over the sides of her mouth. Like how a little kid is supposed to eat, and… two parents looking exactly in-love with each other. Like no one could ever break their moment. They watched their little girl, full of smiles, love… and caring.A… tear suddenly fell from my eyes.I got a glimpse of Psalm looking at the direction I'm looking. Was that an imagination? Or did that happen exactly in front me?“Hey…what's wrong?” Psalm seemed worried now.Bakit ba sa lahat ng pagkakataon, ngayon ko pa kailangan makita ang eksenang ‘yon? Did the world just really want to play with me?Alam ko naman na masama ako, malandi pa nga para sa iba. Pero, kailangan bang pai