Present time. After six years. I just got home from work. Niluwagan ko ang aking necktie ng makababa sa sasakyan. I am really exhausted. All I wanted to do is lie in bed and sleep. Okay lang sana kung iyon lang ang gagawin ko. But I still have some papers to review and sign. “Sir, pagpapaalam po sana ako sa inyo kung pwede ba akong mag-leave bukas. Birthday po kasi ng anak ko. Naglalambing kasi kaya gusto ko namang pagbigyan. May kaunti po kaming handaan baka gusto niyo pong magpunta.” Tumingin ako kay Cardo. I almost forgot that Cardo has a kid now. Lalaki ang anak nito. I haven’t seen the kid since birth but according to Cardo’s story, he seemed to be a bright kid. “Sure. Susubukan ko pero hindi ako mangangako. Have fun with your son. By the way, can you buy

