Her words came into my mind like a mystery box. Inang Yumora had uttered the word apo, and my head was still scathing thinking about that.
Because the atmosphere was getting really awkward, I was trying to make a little noise, but I was also too shy to do that especially that the old woman was already crying. What could be the reason for her tears?
Disappointed ruled over my face when I couldn't do anything to lessen Inang Yumora's burden. Neither I couldn't give her a handkerchief because I didn't have one with me. I had planned to wipe her tears with my hands, but I thought it was a bit troublesome to do for me.
"U-uhm..." I stuttered. "Pasensya na po. May nasabi ho ba akong hindi maganda?"
I was waiting for the old woman's answer, but I didn't receive any. And so, I repeated to say
