SANTY'S POV
"WHY is he always like that?" Unable to control my tears, I ran toward the elevator only to froze when I saw Romano's stoic face inside.
"Señora?"
With my head down, I quietly get on the lift.
"Are you alright, Señora?"
"Not now, please. I-i just need to go to school, Romano," sumiksik ako sa gilid at pinahid ang luha sa pisngi ko.
Romano sighed. "Y-yes, Señora. I'll be waiting for you downstairs."
Bago ko ma-digest ang sinabi n'ya, Romano get off the lift. Pinindot nito ang letter G button sa side panel ng elevator at naiwan akong mag isa. His nodding figure slowly disappears as the door of the lift closes.
Grateful for the privacy Romano granted me, I allow the tears to fall freely while my frail body seeks refuge in the cold walls of the lift. I hugged myself and cry
