Chapter 49 (Dwight)

“DO YOU want to make it official, Ellie? I can court you. I’d like to have a romantic relationship with you. Let’s make this work for the sake of our kids,” seryosong pahayag ni Dwight sa kaniya. She could see the sincerity in his gaze. There was a depth of feeling that transcended mere words. His eyes held hopes.

Hindi nakaimik si Syrellie. Waring nabato balani lamang siyang nakatitig sa mga mata ng binata. Hindi niya maipaliwanag ang galak na nararamdaman sa kaibuturan ng kaniyang puso. Hindi niya alam kung bakit nakaramdam siya ng saya sa sinabi nito, maski pa ang rason nito’y dahil lamang sa mga anak nila.

In the deepest corner of her heart, she wanted to accept wholeheartedly his offer. She wanted to feel how it is to be courted by Dwight. Pero kinokontra naman iyon ng utak niya. Hindi pa rin kasi niya makalimutan ang pangtataboy na ginawa nito sa kaniya noon. Pero siguro nga’y dapat na niyang kalimutan ang mga nangyari noon. Ma