Alejandro Montalbo
MY TONGUE rested at the corner of my lower lip while watching Lucianda reunite with her family. And she embraced them without any grudges, pain, or rage. The way her mother cupped her cheeks and kissed her forehead. The way William hugged Lucy tightly like she was still his baby girl even though she was a grown adult. It was the most relaxed and smooth reunion that I ever expected to happen.
“It’s okay, Dad. I understand why you have to do this.”
Her words are comforting. Pero hindi ko maiwasan na mapakunot ng nuo. Her aura is too good to be true.
“Bakit parang hindi ka natutuwa?” Naramdaman ko si Lucan sa tabi ko. Hinahayaan ang kanyang mga magulang na bigyan ng oras para kay Lucianda.
“I’m happy. Hindi lang ito ang inaasahan kong magiging reaksyon niya. Pero n
