~(KIER JOYVE SANDOVAL POV)
I was excited to see her. I bought her favorite chicken and her favorite cookies.
Nakaupo ito sa gilid ng bed niya habang nakayuko. She was sniffing. I guess she was crying.
Umupo ako sa harap niya and wiped her tears.
"What's wrong?"
Nilayo nito ang balikat sa pagkakahawak ko at tiningnan ako nang masama. Bumuntong hininga ako.
"Please, forgive daddy... I promise I'll take and fetch you at school again starting tomorrow. We'll watch all movies you've been telling me."
Muli ko sanang hahawakan ang balikat nito pero hinawi nito ang kamay ko.
"Don't touch me anymore. You're a liar."
"I always keep my promises, right?"
"You killed my momma." Madiing sabi nito.
Napatigil ako sa sinabi nito. Unti-unti akong nakaramdam ng pangamba sa dibdib ko habang nakatin
