Kabanata 50

Not Enough

Chris P.O.V. 

At a young age I need to be responsible enough for my brother and for myself too, because our parents are not always there to guide us. They are busy mourning for my sister's death. My mother cannot accept it, so I atleast need to stand strong for our family. 

Tila ako ang tumayong guardian ng kapatid ko sa mga panahong iyon and that's how my life goes on when I grow up. Noon, pamilya at pag-aaral lang ang iniisip ko, but my life's directions and dreams started to changed when I met her.

Tinitigan ko ang mukha ng batang babae habang nakahiga siya sa kama ng isa sa mga guest room namin. She is now well dressed and cleaned.

"Kuya who is she?" Bumaling ako sa kapatid ko na nasa tabi ko at nakadungaw nadin sa batang babae na nakahiga sa kama.

"I don't know her, Ali. I just found her in the street." I whispered.

Nang maisakay siya ni Herman sa sasakyan kanina ay mabilis kaming umuwi sa bahay. Nasa sala palang