CHAP 49

"Aren't you going to talk?"

I took a deep breath and turned to face him. Halos sampong minuto na rin mula nang umakyat kami rito sa rooftop ng ospital. I invited him here so we can talk peacefully; that's what I believe.

"Hindi ko sila planong itago sa 'yo," panimula ko.

He scoffed. "Really? That's why I recently found out that I have kids," he mocked along with his intense glare.

Nakagat ko ang ibaba kong labi at napaiwas ng tingin. "I was planning to tell you today."

"Today," he repeated and laughed wearily.

Napahiyaw ako nang humarap siya sa pader at malakas iyong sinuntok. Magkakasunod pang mura ang binitiwan niya bago muling tumingin sa akin. I could see the pain and betrayal in his eyes.

"You should have informed me right away when you found out you were pregnant, Khrystal! Muntik na maging bastardo at bastarda ang mga anak ko!" His veins nearly burst while screaming.

"Paano ko ipapaalam sa iyo ang pagbubuntis ko kung buong akala ko pamilyado ka, Agustine?! Tingin mo ba ay ginu