“Aurora, you may leave.” Mr. Ernido said.

“But..” Her face want to stay, but when he saw Mr. Ernido’s face. Her eyes slowly move and are glued to the ground.

“I have to talk to her.” Aurora seems to be frustrated with the situation. Somehow, she said nothing when she left.

“Hi, Miss Condes.” I look at him, he looks older than the last time I last saw him. Even his body seems to weigh less.

“Why are you here?” I wish that my voice didn’t give away my nervousness.

“I just want to clear something.” He said in a serious voice. My heart starts to beat fast and my hand is sweating.

My inside feels stuffy as if something wants to come out.

This kind of scene felt familiar. Even my heart recognized the needles that spike my heart, slowly yet it goes deeper over time.

“I can’t do it anymore, Sir,” I whispered as tears ran down my face while he stood there and watched me silently.

“I am sorry for coming back. I thought that I at least pretend that Dean is not here. I know that I am st