Flesh and Blood

Thrill clings in the air like smoke from a burning incense. One can almost smell the excitement. After a long wait, the nurse has just announced the utol's transfer to the delivery room. "Naku wala na pong thirty minutes ito," she advised. Those who were within earshot became restless. The brother-in-law suddenly disappeared. Mom had a hard time masquerading her anxiety, the in-laws were