"Nakain ka pa ba, Jay?" I asked him with a concerning eyes.
"Hoy, oo! Puro nga ako deliveries dito sa condo, tinatamad na ako mag-luto." I looked at pantry and saw nothing kung hindi puro alak. "Uh, that's not mine."
"Hindi ka nabili ng pagkain mo pero pang-bili ng alak meron?" I exclaimed. "Kaya ka siguro kinuhanan ng cards ng parents mo kasi puro ka laklak at gimik, 'no?"
"Cali, please stop. Wala kang alam sa mga nangyayari sa 'kin dito.." he said.
"Exactly! Wala akong alam kaya I have no idea if you're really telling me the truth! Ano, may nagpatago ng alak dito sa unit mo? Sino? Kapitbahay mo? Akala ko ba busy ka with your studies?" I said, hindi ko alam kung tinatanga ako nito, e.
"I am telling you the truth. I was busy studying, and I am drinking sometimes." He looked down, "Normal namang uminom kapag wala kang masandalan, Cal."
I didn't know what to say, I was shocked to see his situation there. As much as I want to help him, siya lang din naman makakapag pabago sa sarili niya. I'll just be here to guide him.
"Give me your car keys. Mag-gogrocery tayo." I said habang nilabas ko ang kamay ko as I sign na hinihintay kong ibigay niya sa'kin ang susi ng sasakyan niya.
He threw it perfectly then I grabbed my jacket and went out of his unit. He immediately followed me and we went outside to go down at the parking lot. I started the engine and he went inside, fixing his seat belt.
"Hindi mo naman kailangan gawin 'to, Cal." he said, looking at me shyly.
"I insist, sumama ka nalang and tell me ano mostly kinakain mo." I said, driving on our way to the nearest grocery store.
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Unbind the Strings
Teen FictionCali, a doctor, established a charity program that heals children with chronic illnesses through music. Her ex, Jay, who's a musician was invited to perform in one of their events.
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