William brought me to our parents. Two tombstones side by side, Helton Smith and Xenna Smith. The first day we came home to the Philippines, William and I immediately visited. I felt as light as the wind. .apparently, my being was satisfied and completed when I saw their bed.

Two days ago in Italy, the day I expelled Ezekiel. I regret the words I've said but I can't take it back. Every time I see him, I remember who I used to be. .the rebellious, cheerful, and dead dead in his Catalena. All the pain is coming back. How I was crushed during those times.

In my anger, I was...