Chapter 17: Story

Chapter 17

Story

"Ivan is really a good help. I'm half relieved now. I just want your brother to be released. Sana'y aprubahan ang bail n'ya," Mommy stated over the phone.

I just woke up from a tiring sleep when I received a call from her. Hindi ko alam. Imbis na makapagpahinga ako nang maayos, napuyat lang ako dahil sobrang lala ng ubo ko.

"Tiwala lang po..." namamaos kong sinabi.

"You sound sick. Are you okay? Don't make me worried even more, anak..."

Naubo ako nang kaunti. "Uh... H-Hindi po. I caught some cold but I'll be fine."

"You sure? I can go there. I will cook your favorite soup."

"No need, 'Ma. Mas kailangan ka po ni Kuya. I can take good care of myself po. Don't worry, I'm old enough now..."

She chuckled lowly. "I nearly forgot. You're still my baby girl for me, though."

Tumakas sa akin ang isang tipid na ngiti. Bumuntonghininga ako at tumingala. Hinang-hina ako. I open my eyes whenever I feel my cough intensifies and I don't see Ivan beside me.

I admit, umasa a