Huminga ako ng malalim, kahit nanginginig pa ang ilong ko.
“I forgive you for what you did before,” I said, channeling inner-mayor-vibes. “Kasi oo, tama ka. I love my job. I love it so much na kung hindi mo 'ko tinanggal noon, baka nasaktan lang kita, nasaktan ang sarili ko, nasira career ko, tapos ako pa ang bida sa Wildflower 2.0.”
He blinked.
“I forgive you for what you did now, too,” I added gently. “Kahit hindi mo pa 'ko ina-apologize-an. Kasi alam ko, ginagawa mo lang ’to para sa akin.”
Tumango siya. Parang gusto niyang magsalita pero wala na siyang energy.
“Andrè…” I said, moving closer. “Next time you hide something from me again, make sure hindi ito about DNA results or secret videos. Make it something minor—like surprise birthday parties. Or kung may bagong branch ang Coffee
