Epilogue

EPILOGUE: LEGAL

"Baby..." I called her as I woke up hearing her slight moans. She's asleep and probably having a nightmare. "Hey. Baby, wake up!" Nilakasan ko ang pagtawag at tapik sa kanya and I felt relief as she opened her eyes.

I smiled but she looks terrified. "What's wrong, Astrid?" Hinawakan ko pa ang kamay niya nang mapansing nanginginig iyon.

I even watched her reddened face and put some strands of her blonde hair behind her ears to wipe some tears on the side of her eyes. "Napaginipan ko 'yong kasal natin, Felix! Binaril daw ako ng lola mo tapos paggising ko sa panaginip ko, bumalik sa umpisa. Hindi na tayo magkakilala!" she sounded so scared... scared that it would be real.

Umiling ako. Damn, hindi ko kakayanin kung magkatotoo iyon. But I smiled knowing how she treasures me too and calm her down. "It's just a nightmare," I whispered and hugs her tight. "I will protect you from anyone, Astrid. Ako ang sasalo ng mga bala bago sila tatama sa 'yo," pangako ko.

"Ayaw ko naman ng