Chapter 70

Francesca and her older sister Mariana were playing tag outside their old house back in the Philippines. Their little feet dangerously skittering on the wet ground. The rain had just stopped and the air had that smell that Francesca loved.

"Cheska, come on! Faster!" Mariana shouted back at Francesca, "Count of ten and if you can't catch me by then, I won't tell you my secret."

"Okay, okay, I'm coming!" Francesca yelled, giggling.

"One, two, three, four, five.." her sister taunted and Francesac sped up.

"Caught you!"Francesca excitedly announced as soon as she caught up with her sister, hugging her arms. Mariana shrieked.

"Girls! Careful or you might fall into the water." their Mom shouted from the direction of their house.

"Yes, Mama!" They said unison, giggling. Their Mom had such a loud voice.

"So..what is it? What's the secret? Come on, I caught you." Francesca asked.

"Okay, here goes." Mariana smiled, then she whispered, "Do you know? We are from the moon. You don't remem