SIXTY

GALE'S POV

I watched as Adhara backed away, and ran to the door with her tear-stained face. I let out a deep sigh. As much as I didn't want to hurt her, she chose this.

Ilang sandali pa ay muling bumukas ang pintuan at pumasok si Mommy na galit na galit. Magkasalubong ang kanyang mga kilay, at bakas sa pagtaas baba ng kanyang dibdib na malapit na siyang sumabog sa galit. Her cheeks were red, and she doesn't look pleased at all.

"Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit ka nagkakaganyan, Gale! I'm so disappointed in you! You promised to marry Adhara, and then when you met that wimp, you decided to simply forget your promise," aniya.

"No, Mom. Ikaw po ang hindi ko maintindihan. Why are you forcing me to marry someone I don't love? Wala akong pananagutan kay Adhara because the last time I remembered, she chose her dream over me," I replied coldly.

Natahimik si Mommy, pero naroon pa rin ang galit at pagkairita sa mukha niya.

"Yes, she left, but she came back for you," she insisted.

"Mom, I already