Chapter 40

Chapter 40: The Sofa

"You've been crying for a long time, baby. I won't leave you again," he said, hugging me and gently raking my hair. His voice was so soft that it made me cry again. My chest tightens and warm tears flow through my eyes.

"Hindi ka man lang nagpaalam. I should have been there. What if you don't make it?" sumbat ko.

He chuckled kaya bumaba ang kamay ko sa tagiliran niya at pino ko iyong kinurot. "Hugh, I'm serious." I roughly stated. I wanted to lecture him, but he's not paying attention. "You should have told me."

"I can't. Alam kong bibitawan mo ang pangarap mo para sa akin at hindi ko kaya iyon. That is your dream."

"But you're also a part of my dream," I mumbled, but loud enough for him to hear.

He stilled and was unable to respond for a brief moment. "Does that mean I was the lucky one?"

"Who else?" My right hand made a light punch to his chest. Hinuli niya iyon, inilagay sa tapat ng puso niya at naramdam kong kay lakas ng tibok n'on.

"God! He must have allo