NAPABUNTONG-HININGA si Neriah habang nakatingin kay Lucien na nakaupo sa sofa sa living room. She noticed that he’s not in the mood after receiving the call. Hindi na nga rin ito masyadong nakakain. Lucien rested his elbows on his knees after putting his phone on the coffee table. He just received another call from his father. Another reminded that no matter how far he traveled, his family always found a way to reach him. Tahimik na lumapit si Neriah at umupo sa tabi ni Lucien. Walang nagsalita sa kanila. Neriah simply stayed beside Lucien. Lucien let out a tired sigh. “I feel bad, Neriah.” Humarap siya sa binata. “Do you want me to comfort you?” tanong niya. She was not good at saying soothing words, but she’s good in action. Tumingin si Lucien kay Neriah. “Paano?” Instea

