Contract of Hearts
“Pero siguro kasi, I’m not just doing this for myself anymore. I’m doing this for my daughter. Para pag lumaki siya, proud siya sa nanay niya.”
It felt like the entire country was rooting for me. Fan messages flooded in. Moms, students, even lolas na nagsasabing naiiyak sila sa songs ko. One email stood out:
"Miss Althea, I suffered from postpartum depression last year. Your songs helped me breathe again. Thank you for being honest with your pain and joy. You made me feel seen."
Binasa ko yun aloud kay Adrian habang luhaan ako.
“I want Solene to grow up knowing her mom touched people’s hearts,” I whispered.