CHAP 27

Suddenly, all of my exhilaration subsided—possibly because I thought back on my past. I was quiet for the following few hours. I wasn't even moving from my position; I was just looking at my surroundings and Zia from time to time, who is now assisting Nanay Victoria in setting out the tableware for eating.

Napabuntonghininga ako at tumingin sa mapayapang langit. Mapait akong ngumiti. Hindi ko maiwasang magtanong sa Panginoon kung bakit ko naranasan ang lahat ng masasakit na bagay na ibinigay niya. Para palakasin ako? Para mas ihanda ako?

Pero kailangan ko ba lahat ng iyon?

Maybe I wasn't a perfect child. Even so, I know that I have been an honest and good partner. I couldn't help but feel unfair. Why do I have to suffer all the pain? Why do I have to be the only one to be broken?

Revenge. Only the ignorant don't realize that's wrong, but can they hold it against me?

Two years ago, I was at my lowest point. I lost a child. I was cheated by people I trusted. The person I was hoping woul