Red's POV
"What's the result? Are we having a baby?" masayang tanong ni Perseus sa akin, his voice filled with excitement and anticipation.
Pinilit kong ngumiti, pero hindi ko magawa. My throat tightened, and tears blurred my vision. I looked at him—his eyes were filled with hope, his smile so genuine, so full of joy. How could I take that away from him?
Oh God, help me.
I wanted to speak, pero parang nawala lahat ng salita sa bibig ko. I just stood there, staring at the man I love, the man who had been dreaming of having a child. Ang bigat sa dibdib.
Napansin niya agad ang luha sa mga mata ko, kaya mabilis siyang lumapit sa akin at niyakap ako nang mahigpit. Damn, ang sakit nito.
"What's with the teary eyes?" he asked, his voice softer this time. I could hear the concern in his tone
