(S2) 20. BOUGHT 2

ICE

Three minutes past six in the evening upon checking the time. Padilim na. And that’s better for me to find my cousin easier based on the location Exodus gave me. I puffed some air out my lungs, and dialled Exo’s number.

“Heading to the port. Where are you?” I instantly informed Exodus when she answered my call.

“Colombia.”

“Colombia?!” gulat na tanong ko.

“Yeah… still here waiting for the jet to load us.” Exodus’ loudly yawned next. That was on purpose for me to know she was bored to death.

“Why you didn’t inform me you’re not in the country?!” asar kong tanong.

“Why? Have you asked?” pilosopang sagot niya.

I exhaled audibly. “Nakakatuwa talaga kayong kausap!” Napailing na lang ako sa asar at naisip na hindi ko pala dapat sinisisi sina Clarita at Viviana sa ugali nina Ebony at Ivory. Ang triplets, na mga pasaway nga pala ang mas nakasama ng dalawang anak ko.

“We know,” Exodus answered and I can imagine how she raised her brows and tossed her hair by saying that. “Tha