CHAPTER 49

ALIYAH POV

Lumalaki na ang aking tiyan. Five months and I’m becoming more excited. Laging masama ang pakiramdam ko. I often vomit, especially if I don’t like the taste of the food. Kate is always beside me. Hindi niya ako iniiwan. Ngayong araw, finally, we were able to convince the council to let me out and see the outside world. Simula nang malaman namin na buntis ako, I wasn’t allowed to go out. Ayaw daw ng council na may masamang mangyari sa akin. Today, they gave us permission to go to a nearby mall. Ngunit 30 minutes lang at may mga bantay sa paligid para makasigurado na safe kami ng anak ko.

Namili ako ng mga gamit ni baby. Sister Mercy gave me money. Naalala ko noon, when I was young, my family and I loved to visit malls on weekends. Dinadala kami ni daddy sa mga shops and stores, and would let me and mom buy whatever we want. Ngayon, hanggang sa panaginip na lang lahat. It will never happen again. Kahapon binisita ako ni Dad. I was so shocked to see him. Naninilbihan na rin da