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Chapter 13 - The Ex-Girlfriend
Chapter 13 - The Ex-Girlfriend
"Mommy,"
I am still shocked that my mother's here. Her unexpected visit added tension in my weary emotions. First, because of Ander and all my thoughts about him and this arrangement... My feelings. Then now, she's here.
Why is she here?
Bakit may nararamdaman akong iba? Don't get me wrong. I love seeing her. I always love being with her, but her visit is slightly off. Considering her state, her supposed vacation...the time.
At nasaktuhan pa na nag-aaway kami ni Ander... at nakainom pa ako!
Ander gently held my elbow, urging me to greet my mother. I sighed and went to her.
Niyakap ko ang ina. Sa likuran niya ay napako ang mga tingin ko. Naroon ang kanyang mga bagahe. Ibig sabihin ba ay hindi siya tumuloy ng Paris?
"What are you doing here, Mommy?"
"Did you drink?"
"We did, Tita." ani Ander.
I glanced at him. Hindi ko kailangan na iligtas niya ako rito. Alam naman n
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