15: Entreating Celeste

I alternate my teaching schedule for Aziz. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It starts at one in the afternoon and ends at five in the afternoon. During my week of teaching him, our routine repeats. I’m already full of wonder because he knows the answers to almost everything I teach him.

Sometimes I wonder, does he really need a tutor? Maybe I should just talk to Miss Ysreal and tell her that her son has no problems with academics.

Then there’s Kerus, who said he would call me when Celeste leaves, but until now, nothing. He hasn’t even picked me up from home. Until now, I have no news about my cousin and when I think about it, I get annoyed.

So I texted Kerus.

From me:

What’s up? Akala ko ba ngayong week aalis si Celeste? E, patapos na, wala pa rin.

I rolled my eyes. Nilagay ko na ang mga gamit ko sa closet na tinupi ng mga katulong kanina. Napahinto ako sa pagkilos nang marinig kong may nag-uusap sa labas.

“Goodness, Brivous! It’s been a month, but you still haven’t caught the rapist! La