Japen stood silently at my side. I breathe deeply. The night breeze brought some peace in me. I smiled.
"Sa Lunes, si Tatang na ang maghahatid sa 'yo," said Japen.
My smile faded. I stared at him in my peripheral vision. He was standing at my side, without moving an inch.
I sighed. "I guess... I..." I blinked. I realized what I supposed to say so I cleared my throat and changed what I wanted to say. "I'll not see you again?"
"Klase ko na sa susunod ang linggo kaya hindi na kita mahahatid pa."
I looked down. There was heaviness in my heart. I would like him to fetch me everyday but circumstances would not grant my wish. I gulped. "O-Okay..."
I flinched when I felt his hand on my shoulder. "Bibisitahin kita minsan kung gusto mo."
"No. I mean, you don't have to. I will just travel
