Chapter 18

Farrel Juancho

“Anak, ano? How is she?” pangatlong beses na tanong ni Mommy.

When Bea lost her consciousness, I immediately went to her. My mom started to panicked and I’m glad that Daddy’s here so as Lolo to calm her down. And now here she is, asking again about Bea.

“Wala pa rin po. Let’s just wait, okay? And please, Mom. Calm yourself now, she’s okay. She’s just unconscious.”

Nag-aalala itong lumapit sa higaan at hinaplos ang buhok ni Bea.

“Anak, sa tingin ko, nabigla siya sa sinabi ko…”

“Yes, she is. Mom, I am still courting her, and we’re still in the process of knowing each other, even me, I was shocked when I heard you say those words.”

“I’m sorry, I was so excited when I saw her. Anak naman kasi, she’s beautiful. Ang ganitong magaganda hindi na pinapakawalan!”

“Mom! I know that, but I can’t force her. Besides, we’re not in a hurry,” magaang sabi ko.

“Hay naku, Juancho! Mawawala na ang edad