Chapter 53: Happiness In A Heartbeat

CLAIRE'S POV

I still remember the day when my foster father died because of me. 29th of August, this day of the year has now come, his death anniversary.

Nag-iwan ako ng note sa ibabaw ng bedside table bago tahimik na nilisan ang silid ni Mama habang natutulog pa si Mommy. Hindi ko na siya hinintay na magising dahil siguradong hindi niya ako papayagang umalis ng mag-isa.

A beam of sunlight touches my face as I exit the hospital. It's still early in the morning. I called a taxi and told the location after I got inside the back seat. Kaagad namang nagmaneho paalis ang taxi driver habang kalmado akong bumaling ng tingin sa bintana ng sasakyan.

Xian said he will be back this afternoon when he left last night. He told me that he's staying at his own residence in their family's hotel. He probably stayed there alone.

I felt embarrassed after I misunderstood him yesterday. It's funny how we said sorry to each other after a small misunderstanding.

Ilang sandali pa, napansin kong huminto