For the Unloved
"Bakit naman? Anong hindi sayo kamahal-mahal, apo? Ang gwapo-gwapo mo kaya! Matalino pa! Mana sa Lolo!"
"Lolo... It's hard to describe the unique pain that I feel about this, but it's a very deep hollow sadness that makes me feel worthless, unlovable, and like I'm nothing. I just feel like I'm nothing at all. This is especially painful because they treat my brother so differently. They love Lazarus so much."
"Hindi naman siguro ganun, apo. Mahal ka nila. Hindi lang siguro nila alam kung paano iyon ipapakita saiyo..." Lolo Theodore tried to console me. I immediately shooked my head.
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