Amika was something, and it was unsettling. Umiling nalang si Tabitha at humarap sa barista. “One coffee macchiato, venti please. ” Sabi niya.
“And do you want that to go, Doc?” Tanong nito sakanya.
Napangiti si Tabitha sa hiya, “No, I’ll stay.” Sagot niya, “And just put Tabitha, thank you.”
Tumango ito at isinulat ang pangalan niya sa baso. “Would that be all? Kakarating lang po ng mga pastries namin. You can try our pies.” Napatingin si Tabitha sa pastry show cabinet and contemplated on which one to get.
“Kunin ko ang strawberry shortcake.” Sagot niya, natakam kasi siya sa glazed strawberries na kumikinang kinang pa. “Can I look for a seat?”
“Yes, maam. Ihahatid nalang po namin sainyo.” Tugon naman nito sakanya.
Tabitha has been struggling with her weight all her life. She had bee
