Chapter 14

"Do you need anything else, Tita?" I asked as I placed the cup of green tea on the coffee table.

She just waved her hands to me, refusing my offer. "I came here just to check on my son. There's no need to make an extra effort. Besides, I won't stay here for too long. I'll leave immediately." Malamig na tonong wika ni Tita.

Napatikhim ako upang pigilan ang sarili na dumaldal pa dahil mukhang hindi ito natutuwa na makita ako.

I excused myself to Tita at naglakad na lang ako patungo kay Toby na nag o-organize ng mga groceries. "Nandyan si Tita, oh. Ako na d'yan, pumunta ka na r'on para makapag-usap kayo." Bulong ko.

He nodded and stood up. "Just leave those cans there." Turo niya sa mga lata na nasa ibabaw ng counter. "I'll take care of it later," Tinalikuran niya na ako at nagtungo sa salas kung na saan si Tita.

I organized our groceries silently. I heard their conversation but chose not to eavesdrop and mind what I'm doing right now.

"Son, you're too young to live yourself alone. Can'