Chapter 24 (Flashbacks)

Note : The next chapters will address delicate issues that may elicit strong emotions, such as sexual harassment, violence, and death. Please proceed with caution and at your own risk.

Day passed like a wind. Dumating ang araw ng graduation namin ni Styx at pareho kaming nakatanggap ng karangalan.

Life becomes hard to me but everything was paid off, even the tears I shed because I saw my Mom smiled at me even it didn't reach her eyes. I almost sob that day, halos hindi ako mapakalma ni Styx habang nakaupo kami sa isang restaurant. He keeps on saying that he's proud of me as well as Mom. Kahit hindi niya sinabi, alam kong masaya para sa 'kin si Mama. I just hope that one day she could finally tell me that she's happy that I am her daughter.

"Two months, give me two months to prepare everything. Hindi na 'ko makapaghintay na pakasalan ka." Styx kissed the back of my palm while his head were resting on my lap. Nasa loob kami ng pad niya at nagpapahinga. Kakatapos lang namin umiyak dahil n