VAMPIRE'S KISS

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And of course, hindi ko iniwan ang anak ko sa bahay. Hindi ko rin sya pwede dalhin sa trabaho.

"Reuse, can you look after my son? Don't worry---"

"Sure, I've been all alone at home. I need some cutie companion. Right, Tres?"

"Thank you..."galak kong segunda dito.

"By the way, where's your mother?"tanong nito na nagpatigil sa aking lalamunan.

I can't tell him all about Mom and about my personal issue. She is for sure a friend but I just have to take this thing a secret.

"My mother goes for a vacation and if you're asking why we aren't included, vacation just don't interest me at all."matabang kong rason.

Oh, snap!

That sure is a silly reason.

Nakita ko pa ang pagbuka ng sana ng bibig ng aking anak, pakiwari'y magsasalita at sasabihing hindi naman totoo ang sinasabi ko perp agad ko syang pinanlakihan ng mata.

Tinatakot.

Ayun tuloy at patakbong lumapit kay Reuse.

"Good bye, Mama!" bulalas nito.

Napailing-iling nalang ako sa isip. Sa sobrang takot nya sa akin, gusto nya na akong umalis. Galing mo, nak.