“Ang haba ng nguso natin ngayon, a?” Panimula ni Deonna habang umuupo sa tabi ko sa bench. Shawn is playing with other kids on the playground. And I’m watching him.
Tinawagan ko lang si Deonna dahil ayaw ko namang mabore habang pinapanood ang anak kong makipaglaro sa ibang bata.
I looked at her and smiled. She handed me a cup of coffee. “Thanks,” sabi ko.
She nodded and joined me in watching Shawn with other kids. “He seemed to be playing good?” Aniya. “Alam na ba niya?”
Tumango ako.
“And?” She pried.
I took a deep breath. “Well, he asked a lot of questions. He even cried. But I think, now, he understands.” I said as I took a sip on my coffee.
Deonna sat beside me on the bench without saying a word. I know when she’s like this. Alam kong binibigyan niya ako ng panahon para maka
