CHAP 46

I had trouble falling asleep. Despite spending hours gazing at the ceiling, I haven't yet felt drowsy. In the end, I simply made the decision to leave the room and prepare a milk in the kitchen.

"You're still awake."

Naapangat ako ng tingin kay Daddy nang magsalita siya. Kapapasok niya lang ng kusina at may hawak siyang tumbler. I smiled at him and raised my glass.

"Iinom lang po," magalang kong tugon.

Nginitian niya naman ako pabalik saka nagtungo sa fridge. "Nasa iisang bahay lang tayo pero hindi na kita madalas nakikita." Mahina siyang tumawa. "How's work?"

"Pasensya na, na-busy lang sa pagbawi sa mga bata. Okay naman, Dad. Wala naman pong nagiging problema sa kumpanya." Iniwasan kong mapanguso nang maalala si Agustine.

Siya lang problema.

He went to me after refilling his tumbler. Sandali niya pa akong tinitigan na parang may hinahanap sa mukha ko.

"You look stressed. Is it about Mr. Revelar?" he teased.

I could not stop myself to roll my eyes. "Dad," ani ko na ikinatawa niya.

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