Alfred took a deep sigh and bowed his head. “Good morning general!” Bati niya ng buong pagpakumbaba.
“Who are you? What the hell are you doing in my home at this hour?” General Quijano asked him with his full authoritative baritone voice.
“I’m sorry for my audacity, but I am here to visit your daughter, general. I am Alfred Vargas, your daughter's boyfriend!” tugon niya ng walang pag-iimbot at taas noong nakatitig sa ama ng babaeng mahal niya.
Conrad Quijano stepped a few steps toward him. Nanatiling walang bakas ng emosyon ang mukha nito at ang mga mata ay matalim na nakatitig sa kanya. “Boyfriend? Am I hearing it wrong?”
“No, you hear it right, general. Your daughter and I were in a relationship. Please–”
“Umalis ka sa pamamahay ko ngayon din,” putol ni General Conrad Quijano sa i
