9: VISITOR

KEISHA

"Casper, you're the visitor Keisha mentioned, come on in!" I smiled as I gestured for Casper to take a seat on our old couch. I invited him over for lunch at our house, especially since he accompanied me to wherever I wanted to go. It was perfect timing as my mom was already here. My family knows Casper well because we often do research together at home, so I was delighted to see him.

"Oh, Tita, you haven't changed a bit."

"Well, of course, I'm still as kind as ever."

"Yes, Tita, your beauty is timeless!" I heard laughter fill the room as Mama chuckled at Casper's compliment. He was quite the charmer. Physically, Casper might have changed over time, but his personality as a jokester and a charmer remained the same. He was still the talkative Casper we all knew.

"Oh, why don't you two head to the kitchen? I've already prepared the food. Kevin and Keifer might not come home tonight." Mama nodded as she spoke. When we reached the kitchen, the scent of delicious food wafted through