CHAP 16

"Does your family do nothing to stop people from looking down on you?" patuloy na pang-uusisa ni Agustine.

We're done eating. Nakaalis na rin ang mga tao na kinuha niya kanina para sa dinner. Right now, we are talking outside his balcony. Nakatukod sa railings, may hawak na wine glass, at nanunuod ng mga bituin sa payapang kalangitan.

I flashed a smile and sipped on my glass. Sandali ko pang pinasadahan ng tingin ang city lights sa ibaba ng gusali. It's peaceful.

"May gawin man sila o wala. It will not change the fact na anak ako sa labas," ani ko saka tumingin sa kanya.

His eyes were focused at me. Once again, I lifted my lips to curve a smile. I really appreciate Agustine for how attentive he was at my words. Para ayaw niyang patakasin ni isang salita sa bibig ko.

I heaved a deep breath and looked at the sky. My smile faded slowly as I thought about my family.

"You know, I may have a complete family; a mother, a father, and a sister. But I still have a broken home."

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