AKIO
WERE STANDING BESIDE EACH OTHER. Hindi ko rin alam, but I feel more comfortable to be standing in front of the painting and doing nothing but stare.
“So, tell me how do you do in life, aside from being a student, a diligent one?” tanong ni Harry.
“Ano pa nga ba? Bahay at school lang naman ang buhay ko. I am living on my own dahil malayo ang bahay ng parents ko.”
“Pareho pala tayo, malayo rin ang parents ko,” saad niya at lumingon sa akin saglit.
“Nasaan sila?” nagtataka kong tanong.
“They’re both in a good place where there is no worries, sorrows and pain.”
Natahimik ako saglit, realizing that he is an orphan. I wanted to ask him if he is, but a little hesitation pulled me back. Napatango na lang ako at ibinaling muli ang aking tingin sa painting.
“I am sorry to hear that, th
