-Sofia-
“Sofia, let’s go home.” tinawag na ako ni Kuya para umuwi after ng cremation ni daddy. I wanted to stay to wait for his ashes, pero ang sabi nila idedeliver na lang daw ito bukas sa bahay niya kung saan muna kami tutuloy. May kuwarto ako sa bahay ni daddy, at meron din sa bahay ni kuya.
Josh was holding my hand, and didn’t want to let me go. Gusto niyang sumama sa bahay, pero ayaw siyang kausapin ni kuya.
“Kuya…” I tried to talk to him about Josh, pero palagi niya akong binabara. I understand him though. I think this isn’t the right time yet.
“You both lied to me. Ayoko muna siyang makausap.” he snapped at me, and I looked down, fidgeting my fingers nervously. “I’m still grieving. Have some respect! Sabihin mo diyan sa jowa mo na umuwi muna sa kanila.”
“Anong jowa? He’s your
