The Beast and His Babysitter (Oheo Series #1) (editing)

Epilogue

"Are you the new babysitter?" I asked. I already knew but I still asked. I don't know why i feel comfortable in her presence.

"Come in." I added. Nauna akong pumasok sa loob. I can feel her presence sa likod ko.

Nagbabasa ako ng libro na bigay saakin ni lolo. Nauhaw ako kaya inutusan ko siya. She seems to be scared of me.

Nang bumalik siya ay hawak hawak niya ang basong may laman na tubig. Ininom ko iyun at tumayo. I'm planning to take a bath and relax.

I went inside the bathroom and started to take a shower. I'm enjoying the warm water.

When I was done I went out and rolled my eyes around the room. I didn't see her, where is that woman?

I saw her standing in the doorway of my room. Why is she here?

I almost forgot, it's our anniversary. The girl I loved. Naalala ko ang masasayang panahon noong kasama ko pa siya. It's my fault. I know. Sinisisi ko ang sarili ko bilang isang pabayang boyfriend. Hindi ko siya naprotektahan. I failed to protect you, my love.

I drank the beer I was holding while holding the picture of the two of us. Hindi ako kumain ng lunch.

I haven't cared for myself since she disappeared. Sana ako nalang yung nawala.

Someone knocked. I know that's her, I don't know why I called her all I know is I want someone to listen to me. I want to end this pain.

Her words awakened me. She has a calm and innocent face. Every part of her face is beautiful. I am very grateful to Almirah. I prefer to call her by her second name.

Sa mga buwang nakalipas, bawat araw na kasama ko siya lalong gumagaan ang pakiramdam ko. Her presence makes me feel better.

She did not give up on me. She's the one who helped me get up again. When i couldn’t moved on Garlea, she was the one who make me moved on. She also taught me to forgive.

At dahil doon, my Mom and I are now okay. Bumalik kami sa dati. Naalala ko noon na hinding hindi ko siya papatawarin pero ginawa ko dahil sa kanya.

Noong nagplano sila ng lunch date ay hindi ko nagustuhan pero noong nalaman kong siya ang plano nito hindi ko alam kung bakit ako kumalma at umupo nalang. Malaki ang galit ko kay Mom dahil sa ginawa nyang pagmaltrato ka Garlea. Si Mom nalang ata ang hindi nakamoved on sa lahat. It's not Garlea's fault.

I felt guilty to see her suffering in her stomach. I shouldn’t have done that. All I want is for her to eat a lot, not just play with her food.

Remember, noong kasama namin ang kaniyang kaibigan, kapatid ko, at si Mom? Sa isla, sumaya ako nun. Especially when she pouted because of her slipper.

Kailan pa mahal ang paa ko? Tanong ko sa kanya. Tumawa ako sa sagot niya, i suddenly felt joy because of her.

"Cute." bulong ko ng makitang pilit siyang ngumiti dahil inasar ko siya na nakasimangot at yung iba ay nakangiti.

Yeah, maganda talaga ang view dito. Hindi ko alam na bumili pala si Charles nito. Dito kasi naganap ang outing nila sa buong klase.

Wala namang malisya diba? We shared room but there's no malice. It's okay for me, i also prefer that.

Hindi ba siya nasanay saakin noong pumapasok siya sa kwarto ko?

I looked at her, lasing siya pero tahimik ito. Yung iba ay sumasayaw na sa lasing habang ito naman ay sobrang tahimik. Maya-maya lang ay bigla siyang tumayo at akmang kukuha siya ng canned beer sa styrofoam ng pigilan ko ito.

"What?!" Inis niyang asik saakin. She's drunk. Walang-wala na siya sa sarili niya. That night, i asked to Sunshine na palitan si Corie dahil sumuka siya bigla sa damit niya. Naabutan ko nalang siyang nakahiga sa sahig at natutulog.