"D--daddy?"
I saw how delighted my father was to see Zion. Pinakawalan ko ang kapatid ko at nakita ko ang pagmamadali nitong tumakbo, na halos ikadapa na nito, para lang makalapit agad sa aming ama.
Dad embraced my brother tightly as if he was making sure that Zion is still alive. But when he looked at me, I saw how his face darkened. I knew it's my cue.
Naglakad ako papalapit sa kanila. Isang sulyap muna ang ginawa ko kay Tito Jai na naglalakad din papalapit sa amin bago ko itinuon ang atensiyon ko kina Daddy at Zion. Mariin na ngayong pinag-aaralan ni Dad ang kapatid ko as if he was checking if my brother has some injury.
"How have you been, Zion? Did Akira hurt you? Did he do something bad to you?" Magkakasunod na tanong ni Dad kay Zion.
"I'm okay, Dad. I ate lots of fruits and veg
