DIALOGUE
< MIYA'S CONDO — Bedroom,
9:27 PM >
Aldrine
The end.
Aldrine closes the story book as Chi smiles up at him. Aldrine returns the smile before setting the story book on the nightstand.
Chi
I'm not scared of ghosts, Dada.
Aldrine
Oh, you're not?
That's so brave of you, 'nak.
Chi
I'm not scared of monsters.
We will fight monsters.
Aldrine (smiles)
We will fight monsters.
Chi
I'm scared when . . . I'm not happy.
Chi
I'm not happy when Dada is away.
Aldrine
Dada will no longer be away.
Dito lang ako, Chi.
Aldrine
It means you don't have to be scared.
Chi
Okay! I'm not scared na po.
Aldrine (laughs)
Bilis kausap.
Aldrine
Tulog na tayo, 'nak.
Chi
Hindi pa po antok Chichi.
Aldrine (whispers)
Ah, 'tay tayo diyan.
Chi
What po?
Chi
What did you say, Dada?
Aldrine
Dada said, what else do you want to do? Kung hindi pa antok.
Chi
More stories!
Chi looks up at Aldrine when she does not receive a quick response. She excitedly curls up in a ball against Aldrine's chest.
Chi (smiles)
More stories, Dada.
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