KABANATA 155

It's true. Tito had been very successful, and he deserves a man that will love him until they get old. That is the only thing I can wish for him. To be happy with the man he wants to live on for life.

"Anyway, Maren. Are you sure about Leona? You two will be away for a month." Sabi niya sa akin.

Napatango naman ako ng ilang sandaling pagkakatigil dahil sa kaniyang sinabi.

"Well, Tito. I need to, you know what my reason is. I don't want her to wait for me every day here." I answered.

"Oo nga naman. Kawawa ang anak mo kung skaali man na ganoon." Sagot niya rin.

Napahinga ako ng mamalim. "I plan to retire my work after I graduate." Sabi ko.

Napalingon siya sa akin dahil doon. Pinaghalong gulat at lito ang nakita ko sa kaniyang mga mata. Mukhang hindi niya inaasahan ang aking sinabi.

"Are you sure with that? Malayo pa naman at marami pang magaganap sa buhay mo, you should think carefully about it, Maren." He explained.

Tumango ako sa kaniya at diterminado ngayon sa aking sinabi. I