Naka wheelchair ako pabalik sa room at sinamahan ako ni Ace. Ang dami pa naming kailangang pag-usapan pero natigilan kaming dalawa when we saw my parents already waiting for me. My mom sat on the chair while my dad stared out the window. Once again, Ace was unsure what he should be doing.
I felt so bad for the guy; he was just here to help. Ngayon, nadamay na naman sya sa unfolding family drama ng mga Claraval.
“Good afternoon, Tita, Tito.” He kissed mom on the cheek and gave dad an awkward wave before sticking both hands into his front pockets. Dad just looked at him and nodded.
“Ace, thanks. I’ll just call you later.” I wanted to dismiss Ace para di na sya madamay sa galit ni Dad.
“No problem. I’ll go ahead po, Tito. Tita, mauna na po ako.”
“You don’t need to go
