MALIYAH POV
As I closed the door, tears fell from my eyes. All my bravery was swept away. I could feel the excruciating pain in my chest. I punched where my heart was located just to ease the pain, to no avail. I wiped my tears and walked toward the exit. I saw Mang Danilo standing on the hood of the car. As I moved in his direction he opened the door as soon as he spotted me walking. I saw confusion in his eyes, and sadness was visible on his face.
"May problema, Ms. Maliyah?" I felt his pity and concern. Walang akong maapuhap na sagot sa kanya. Kundi simpleng tango nalang. Hindi naman ito nagtanong pa ulit. Pero dinig ko ang pagbuntong hininga niya, ng pumasok na ito sa driver's seat.
Ipinikit ko, ang mga mata ko. Para hindi na ulit tumulo ang mga luha ko ngunit kahit anong gawin ko,
