Ahtisa was strong, independent, and brilliant. He wanted her to succeed, but on her terms, not his. She didn’t need his influence.
“Just do what you do best: protect her. Make sure no harm comes to her,” aniya sa protection agent. Gusto niyang magawa ni Ahtisa ang mga gusto nito, nang walang banta ng kapahamakan.
He would never leave her.
But he wouldn’t choke her with his presence.
Namayani ang sandaling katahimikan. Kumunot ang noo ni Apollo. “May gusto ka pa bang sabihin sa akin? Kulang pa ba ang mga nai-report mo?” tanong niya rito.
“Sir…” sambit nito.
“Yes?” Nagpatung-patong ang gatla sa noo niya. “If you have something more to say, just say it already.”
“There is one more thing. I am hesitating to say it over the phone, but I think you need to know. Ahtisa…”
Kumabog ang di
