Kabanata 39
"Alcoholic"
Mabilis at tahimik ang naging burol ni Riley. Isang araw lang. Her dear friend and company in the past years, Erold, took care of it. Nakaabot ang Mommy ni Riley sa libing. She was shocked, and at the same time mourning for the second time around. Naniwala siyang si Riley nga ang nakitang katawan noon. I can sense regret in her, but it seems like she refuses to acknowledge na hindi niya dapat ginamit si Riley, sila ni Tito, for their personal gain. She should be the one protecting her. Riley was young, full of potential and very much admirable pero nasayang lahat 'yon because her family ruined her. They took the life in her mercilessly.
Growing up, given much love and attention by my parents, I can't understand why there are parents who are willing to destroy the
