El Vicente #2: When Rainbows Never End

Zacarius stood with more weight on his right foot than left, and he took a step toward me, he walked with slight slimp. He held his chin high, defiantly, as he gazed down at me. Mas bigla akong kinabahan kung para kanina. Walang tigil na tumutulo ang luha ko.

"Maniwala ka hindi ko ginawa 'yon," I almost whispered as I said.

"I wanted to hurt you for what you've done! But definitely I won't lay my hands on you." I winced as his eyes emotionless mouthed those words.

"Even you, naniniwala sa binibintang sa 'kin?" punong-puno ng hinanakit kong saad.

"Oo na ginawa ko na. Ano masaya kana? Inamin ko na kaya ipakulong mo na ako! 'Yan naman ang gusto niyo diba? Isang pagkakamali pero kami lagi ang sinisisi!"

mariahhnana.