Chapter 36

He is right. Whenever he looks at me, I feel strong. I feel like he's giving all his energy to me. He's the biggest source of my strength, which makes me believe I was never weak.

"Ismael..." pagtawag ko sa pangalan niya.

"Hmm?"

"I'm sorry for having a rude mouth and always hurting you with my words when all you did was to shower me with words of peace and comfort," I whispered in a deep sense of apology that I wished to convey. His eyes shone, and a sweet smile flashed at me. Now, I'm forgiven. I know I am.

"Did you hit your head or something while you're sleeping?" Kinatok niya ang ulo ko nang mahina tila ba hindi makapaniwala sa mga salitang lumabas sa bibig ko.