“DON’T EVER SAY THAT,” hulagpos ng boses ni Dianne. She compounded strength in her voice. “Rick, hon, you have to believe in yourself.”
“What am I worth to you now? I can’t even provide all your needs right now,” namasa-masa ang gilid ng mata ni Rick. He was trying to control his sadness, his agony, his anger. “I’m nothing, I’m not even a husband to you now!”
“Hindi naman kita minahal dahil sa maibibigay mo, I loved you for who you are, at hindi kita susukuan okay? Hanggang sa gumaling ka. It will be a short or long journey, wala akong pakialam, Rick. Basta andiyan ka lang. Please.”
Rick’s eyes seemed to still show agony.
But it was cue for her to kiss him, just softly, gentle enough so she won’t show neediness, so he will not be frustrated. It was a kiss dainty en
