Kabanata 18

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Vera's words clouded my mind at hindi iyon naalis sa aking isipan simula pa kagabi.

Kinabukasan ay wala akong gana. Staring blankly at the ceiling with clouded thoughts, I can't find the energy to rise from bed. Pinipilit ko ang sarili na mag-isip ng magagandang bagay. Forcing myself to think positively dahil malapit na ang araw na makakalabas ako ng Voreios. At last, if I succeed to get my memories back, makakabalik na ako sa totoong pinanggalingan. Hindi ako gigising sa bawat araw nang walang alam sa sarili.

But what's wrong? Bakit parang may pumipigil sa aking para maging masaya sa kaisipang makakauwi na ako? I'm not just feeling confused. I'm also feeling worried and guilt about something I'm not aware of.

"Shit." I cursed softly.

I need to know... I want to talk to Vera. Her words are too much for me to be ignored. I don't think I'll be able to leave peacefully here without knowing the harm they could get for helping me. But how?

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