Chapter 42

Promise

"What do you mean, Duex? Real Dad? P-Paano?" May namumuo ng paliwanag sa isip ko ngunit hindi ko 'yon matanggap.

He shifted his weight uncomfortably on his chair and tears started to form at the corner of his eyes. I waited for him to speak, he attempted to utter a word but he failed when tears started to stream down on his cheeks.

"He raped your Mom," nahihirapang bulong niya dahilan para manlumo ako at mapakapit sa lamesa para kumuha ng suporta. Walang tumulong luha sa mga mata ko kahit isa, pilit kong hinagilap ang mga ito sa pag-aakalang mababawasan nito ang bigat sa dibdib ko ngunit napasandal lang ako sa upuan at natulala.

I placed my hand on my chest when I felt my breathing become rough. My vision became blurry and the world seemed to be spinning. I opened my mouth to gather enough air to breathe but I couldn't. I heard Duex' voice but it was so muffle that I couldn't even understand.

I closed my eyes and when I lifted my ashes, I was already floating and before I c