Chapter 9

I gently opened my eyes when the rays of the sun from the opened window hits my face. Kinapa ko Ang magkabilaan ng hinigaan ko, Only to find na wala na ang dalawa kong anak dito.

I did my rituals and then proceeded down stairs. I heard some noises in the kitchen, like a giggle and some cute whispers so I knew that's where my children is.

Kumakain sila when I entered. Lev was enjoying his pancake, while Sev... I saw how Sev glanced at me and smiled sadly. I knew it... He's forcing himself again.

Hinalikan ko sila isa-isa when I got near them.

"How was the pancake, dears?" Tanong ko sa kanila.

Lev gobbled up his last slice of pancake before answering me.

"T'was good, Mom. right, Sev?"

Bumaling si Sev sa kaniya na kanina pa nilalaro ang pancake sa plato niya, He smiled at Lev and nod before facing his plate once again, took a small piece and put it inside his mouth.

Ako yung nasasaktan sa anak ko, I saw how his hand trembled and his face after eating that pancake.

I can't help it. Di ko