Chapter 34

Chapter 34: Dismay

The next day was Saturday, so I woke up at noon because there was no work. When I got up, I went straight to the kitchen to grab something to eat. Then, I caught up with Aunt Beatriz there who was preparing the table and Maegan was helping her.

"Luli, your birthday will be next week, right?" Tita Bea suddenly muttered in the middle of our lunch.

I just nodded at her because it is disrespectful to speak up when your mouth is full.

"Do you want to go home to Bohol? Let's just celebrate your birthday there," Tito Ronel then suggested.

"Yes, Luli. Your uncle's suggestion is good. Your cousins can go with us too because their classes have already ended," Tita Bea agreed.

Maegan nodded as her two siblings quietly continued eating. All I know