(S3) 29. INNOCENT 1

CHLOE

I worriedly glanced at Willow, sitting beside me, as we were waiting for someone. Rogelio was at the following table, and his eyes, though not noticeable, were still focusing on us.

Napahawak ako sa tiyan ko as my baby start moving. One week na lang at nasa bansa na si Trace at masaya ako na makakasama ko na siya. Iyon naman ang sabi ni Papa sa akin, na kapag dumating si Trace ay siya na ang makikipag-usap kay Trace para makasal na kami. But Papa wanted me to marry Trace after I gave birth, he told me na mas gusto niya akong naka-wedding gown at hindi malaki ang tiyan.

“Miss Chloe…”

Napalingon ako. Si Nite.

Nanlalaki ang mga mata kong nakatingin sa kaniya. After months I haven’t seen him ay nasa harap ko na siya ulit. I can see him differently than before. He doesn’t have any hatred in the way he is looking at me now. All there is peacefulness. But no… I can't trust my judgement, I am not good at it.

Bumaba ang tingin ko sa kasama niya na hawak niya sa kamay. Napakunot-