“You’ll let me talk to Iris? R-Really, Kuya?” mahinang tanong ko kay Kuya Harvey habang naglalakad kami pabalik sa loob ng hospital. Kuya Harvey rested his right arm on my shoulder while we’re walking as if he’s protecting me from everyone.
He slowly nod his head as an answer to my question. “Of course. Hindi naman tayo aalis ngayon kaagad. But Riley, it would be much better if you’ll bid your farewell to her tonight. Para hindi na siya masyado pang malungkot o mmagulat kapag aalis na tayo. Iris was such a great help to your case. Isa pa, napalapit na rin siya sa ‘yo,, hind ba? You told me back then that you want to protect her from harm or any pain. Hindi mo man sabihin, alam kong mahalaga rin sa ‘yo ang kapatid ni Iverson,” mahinahon at kalmadong sambit niya.
Because of what he said,
