Kabanata 29 (Ika-labinglimang Parte)

"That night, I wasn't able to sleep well because of the thoughts that were running inside my head. Pansamantala kong nakalimutan ang pagkadismaya ko sa eskwelahan. And was just thinking about my dad." Napabuntong-hininga ako. "I didn't know that I was able to feel that way for him after all the grudges that I was holding. Milagros told me that if I've made up my mind and chose to stay with them, then I'd just contact her for her to send someone to fetch me.

"And after one night of thinking and weighing everything, I've decided to accept the offer. But I told her that I needed to finish my graduation ceremony first before leaving our bario. Milagros really did send someone to fetch me. I was able to bid goodbye to Koi and his family before leaving," patuloy ko. "Naging malungkot sila sa aking pag-alis. Ngunit ipinangako ko naman na babalik din ako sa aming probinsiya kapag natapos na ang lahat. Pero hindi ko alam na hindi na pala ako muling makakabalik pa sa bayang sinilangan ko."

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