Chapter 36

I felt nervous with what he said. His words were marked with finality. Na kailanman hindi ako makakatakas mula sa kanya. It seems like he's cursing me. That wherever I go to escape, my end destination will always be him.

"You don't understand," iling ko.

"Then make me understand. It's so hard to guess what you're thinking everytime, Ei. Tell me what you really feel, baby. I will try to understand... except us being apart."

My eyes watered as I watch him in pain. Parang tinutusok ang puso ko sa nakikita sa mga mata niya.

"I don't want you involved in my problems anymore. Dahil hindi natin alam kung ano'ng pwedeng mangyari sa susunod. You could be their next target kasi palagi tayong magkasama. Paano kung gawin nila iyon, huh? I won't be able to take it if other people get hurt because of me. Naiintindihan mo ba?"

I said as I stood up, trying to prove a point. He went near me at hinawakan ang braso ko.

"So you're worried about me