Esteban
IT HAPPENED on the day I first met a girl. It was unexpected. I was least interested in directing my attention to work and relationships. That’s why I didn’t settle into any commitments. The only commitment I need is to my work.
I attended a relative’s party. Hindi dapat ako pupunta rito, pero pinilit ako ni Mommy. Kahit malayo ang loob ko sa aking ina, hindi ko rin siya matiis minsan.
Steven is with us, too. Si Stephen lang ang wala rito because he’s busy kissing my father’s shoes to get his attention.
“Esteban, it’s been a while.” Tinapik ako ng pinsan ko sa mother’s side na si Amiel. “Ilang taon na ba simula nang huli tayong magkita?”
Tinabig ko ang kamay niyang nasa balikat ko at seryoso ko siyang tiningnan.
“Don’t touch me,” sabi ko sa kanya. Pinagpagan ko ang aking bal
