“Mommy, where’s Daddy?” inosenteng tanong ni Shawn sa akin habang nagbabasa ako ng storybook bago siya matulog.
I looked at him and smiled. Umalis si Quinn ngayong gabi dahil kakausapin daw niya si Louise. He told me he’ll tell her about Shawn. I wonder how that went.
I kissed the top of Shawn’s head. “He’s with his girlfriend. He might not come back.” I don’t want to lie to him. Ayoko ring umasa siyang mabubuo kami bilang isang pamilya. Mas masakit iyon dahil alam kong hindi naman iyon magiging totoo anytime soon.
Kumurap-kurap si Shawn sa akin. “I thought you’re his girlfriend.” Aniya. “And why will he not come back?”
“He’s with someone he loves. He could stay with her.” Kumunot ang noo niya sa sinabi ko. “And no. I’m not his girlfriend. I told you. I used to be. Before. That was
