Chapter 10

I WAS still wondering what had just happened last night. Napalunok ako nang madatnan ang babae pagbukas ko ng pinto ng kuwarto. She was fast sleeping.

I stood beside the bed while watching her. Alas-dos na ng hapon pero himbing na himbing pa rin ito sa pagkakatulog.

So this woman was being chased again. This time, mga Intsik naman. Matatanda. Claiming that she's the wife. Pero buti na lang at ako ang unang nakakita sa kaniya. I immediately called a private doctor and sent the hospital a request na kung puwede ay dito na lang siya gagamutin. Marahil kung hindi kilala ang pamilya ko ay hindi maga-grant ang special request ko na iyon. I wonder what's this woman's issue this time. Ironically, our paths crossed again.

"Uminom na siya ng gamot," sabi ni Aling Citas sa akin. Tumango lang ako.

"If she ever tries to leave or escape, please huwag n'yong papayagan. Give her all the necessities she needs," sabi ko bago ako tumalikod.

"Bakit? Aalis ka, iho?"

Tumigil ako sandali.

"Doon muna ako s