“Ajax, why are you here?” I asked with my normal tone. “At saka… paano ka nakapasok?” tanong kong muli. Tiningnan ko ang likuran niya at hindi ko naman nakita si Yaya roon. “Uh, I’m sorry. Pumunta ako rito dahil nag-aalala ako sa ‘yo. I heard my mom talking to your mother about you. And I heard your mom found out about your relationship and that she disagrees.” He said with sincere concern in his eyes. Tumango ako, “I’m fine, Ajax. Hindi lang gaanong maganda ang pakiramdam ko dahil sa nangyari.” “Your maid said that you’re still not eating yet.” I smiled sadly at him. “Nakatulog kasi ako.” “Mugto ang mata mo. You were crying since…?” “Yesterday?” natawa ako nang bahagya. “But really, I’m fine, Ajax. Thank you for your concern. I appreciate it a lot.” “Tara sa dining area. May dala a

