Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Nilahad ni Catalina ang kaharap na upuan. Marahang ngumiti si Catherine bago naupo sa harap ni Catalina. They don't even know how to greet each other, it's like they've never known each other.

Nakaupo sila Catalina ngayon sa loob ng Starbuck, Robinson's Jaro. They planned to meet here in a crowded place to avoid commotion. Ramdam ni Catalina ang takot ni Catherine mula sa kinauupuan niya. She was fearing something and Catalina couldn't tell what.

"You look well, dear..."

Maliit na ngumiti si Catalina. "I look like you, ma..."

Napangiti si Catherine sa tinuran ng anak. "Can I hug you?"

Marahang tumango si Catalina at tumayo para lumapit sa ina. Catherine embraced her in her arms as if she wasn't letting go. Niyakap siya pabalik ni Catalina at marahang hinaplos ang likuran ng ina.

"H-he's behind us... Isn't he?"

Sinilip ni Catalina ang lalaking nakatakip ang mukha at pabalik-balik ang lakas. "Is he why you're scared ma?"

Umiling si Catherine. "He's always around me..."

"I can