“I thought you are already asleep, darling?” It is her daily routine, checking me every single hour when I am at home. Medyo naging bihira na nga lang dahil pumapasok na ako, pero noong hindi pa ako nakakalabas ay lagi siyang nandito.
“I was about to sleep, Grandmama. I will just change my clothes first.” Tumango siya bago lumapit sa akin at umupo rin sa kama.
Inilibot niya ang tingin sa kwarto bago muling nagsimula. “Akala ko ay may kausap ka rito. I think I heard someone speaking.”
Ikinalma ko muna ang sarili para hindi mautal. “I’m alone here, grandmama. Sino naman po ang pupunta rito?” Napailing naman siya at ngumiti sa akin.
“Yeah, no one would dare visit you here.” I felt guilty for not telling her the truth. I just want to protect Ryoko and Tetsu.
“The reason wh
