Kabanata 58

It was as if I was dreaming. Sobrang gaan ng pakiramdam ko matapos kong umiyak. It's like all the burden was lifted out of my chest.

I sighed and leaned on Forth's chest more. Nasa loob na kami ng kotse niya, parehong tahimik na pinapakiramdaman ang isa't isa habang nakaupo ako sa kaniyang kandungan at nakahilig sa kaniyang dibdib. He was caressing my hair.

Everything is still fresh to me. Masyadong mabilis ang mga pangyayari. Marami rin akong tanong na ilang taon nang hindi nabibigyan ng kasagutan kaya nag-uunahan sa aking utak ngayon.

"Forth," I called softly.

"Hmm?"

"Nung gabing lasing na lasing ka," panimula ko. "Kent called me and asked for help para pauwiin ka. Kaso noong nasa bar na ako, sinabi niyang nakauwi ka na kaya dumiretso ako sa condo mo..." I stopped for a while.

I still remember what I felt that day. I was so broken when I saw him being kissed by a random girl on his bedroom. That was one of the most painful memories of the past. Until now, I am still bothered.

Ramda