Nang sumunod na araw ay inipon ni Angela ang lahat ng lakas ng loob upang kausapin ang magulang, partikular sa ina. She got teary eyed after she apologized to her mother.
"I hope hindi nakaapekto sa operation ng company ang kapabayaan ko."
Aurora sighed with relief. "You were doing great before everything happened. You don't have to worry about anything. Take your time Angela. Hindi mo kailangang pumasok." Sa kabila ng pagpipigil ay naging emosyonal parin ang ginang. "And I thought you will never open up to me."
Parang tinarak sa puso si Angela sa tampong nahimigan sa tinig ng ina. She was in pain, yes. Pero hindi niya naisip ang damdamin nito. And all of the people around her. "I'm sorry. You don't have to worry now."
"But I am worried. I am still worried. You are my only daughter An
