“I-I understand...” Dahan-dahan akong tumango kay Henry.
Elizabeth was still weeping in his arms. Kahit panay ang himas ng kaniyang mga kamay sa likuran ng kapatid ay sa akin naman nakapako ang kaniyang tingin. I tried to regain my composure despite what I had seen.
“Umuwi na muna kayo. Ihatid mo si Elizabeth para makapagpahinga. Staying here would only worry her more.” Umiling ako. “You should also get some sleep, Henry.”
“Are... you sure? Sinong magiging kasama mo?” Balisa pa rin ang tingin nito sa akin.
Naiintindihan ko naman. Puno pa ng anesthesia ang katawan ni Elizabeth at sumabay pa ang sagutan namin. It was just natural for her to want comfort except I didn’t expect that it would be from Henry, her brother.
“Parating na si Kuya Carlo. He is just handling whatever’s happening o
