Sovereign Ties

"Ano'ng gagawin mo kung ang taong gusto mo... may anak na?"

Boom never thought he'd find himself asking that question. But here he was, sitting on a worn-out couch, staring at the five-year-old boy clinging to his leg---big, curious eyes looking up at him, clutching a purple teddy bear in one hand.

"Boomie, gusto mo rin ng jelly candies?"

And just like that, he knew.

He was already too deep.