THOSE HAPPINESS, ENCAPSULATED IN HIS EYES, showed and struck her deeply. Napa-luhod siya, paharap dito. “Rick, mahal, asawa ko, sobra kitang na-miss.” “I already thought you have forgotten me,” mataman siya nitong tiningnan. “Bakit ko gagawin yun?” maang niya. “Even though you drove me away, I cry every night, and it was painful for me.” “I’m sorry. Noong sabihin ko kila mama, na kamustahin at bisitahin ka, walang tao sa bahay niyo. You must have left with that Luke-“ “Kilala mo si Luke?” maang niya. “You don’t have to explain, naiintindihan ko-“ “It’s not what you’re thinking, Rick-“ “It’s okay, I pushed you to the edge. Nakausap ni mama ang tiyahin mo, she said you were with this guy, namasyal kayo sa parke ni Tinay, and upon hearing it, I have to l

