Vince went home and found Aya on his bed, already sleeping. He was hurt when he learned about her past. He could fully understand now why she was acting that way. It might be hard for her, lalo na siguro sa tuwing naaalala nito ang nakaraan. He wanted to give her a wonderful life. ‘Yong buhay na hindi naibigay ng mga magulang nito rito. He’ll give her lots of love, so she won’t even remember her past.
He stared at her, and for a moment, he saw her frightened face even while asleep. Damn! She was still in deep pain. It’s as if she’s having a nightmare. Sinubukan niya itong gisingin at hinawakan ang pisngi nito, pero nalaman niyang nilalagnat pala ito. Sinubukan niyang pababain ang lagnat nito by giving her a lukewarm sponge bath. Hindi man lang ito nagising habang pinupunasan niya
