Chapter Nineteen: The Sisterly Bond

Serena and Via are now having a "sisterly talk" while they both sat at the big bed.

Via told Serena that their father's already fast asleep, after working the whole day at the farm. Serena heaved a sigh of relief, as she's not yet ready to talk to his father. Maybe she'll be able to talk to him tomorrow.

Via decided to sleep at Serena's room to spend time with her after months of being away from each other.

"You really surprised me, Serena. Daddy and I thought you're coming next week." she said, while hugging a pillow.

"Well, our exams are over and I'm just waiting for the scorecards. It's a bit boring in the big city, that's why I decided to go home earlier than the usual." Serena answered, but she couldn't look directly at Via.

"Then why didn't Paolo come home with you?" Via did a follow-up question.

"Oh, he's still busy. He still needs to do something at his school. Anyway, I'm tired and sleepy, Via. Let's hit the sack and call. it a day, okay?" Serena cajoled, as she lays on her b