Kabanata 10

"Is Mommy's okay?"

I blinked and looked at my daughter who was sitting in the passenger seat. It's now seven in the morning at ihahatid ko siya ngayon sa kaniyang day care school. Hindi ko man lang namalayan na kanina pa ako tahimik at hindi man lang kinakausap ang anak.

I quickly smiled and softly caress her hair.

"Yes, baby. Why would you ask that? Does mommy look not okay?" I asked softly.

"Yeah... You didn't pway with Anya this mworning. Anya is worried... and sad..." Anya said, her eyes filling with tears.

A pang of guilt tugged at my heart as I watched her eyes. Sakto ay nakarating na kami sa kaniyang daycare school kaya naman ini-park ko agad ang kotse. I quickly wiped her tears and gently squeezed her hand.

"Oh, no my precious baby... there's no need to worry. Mommy's just a little tired, hm? I'm sorry, my love..."

She pouted and sniffles.

"Really?" she still seemed concerned.

Hindi ko mapigilang mapangiti habang pinapanood siyang punasan ng maliit niyang kamay ang sarili