Kabanata 14

Months passed by, our lives backed to normal. Living in peaceful and harmonious life with my daughter and Trisha. Natapos ang summer ni Maia ng matiwasay. We did everything we can during her vacation. But everything is not constant. One day, it will change. A change that will make our world shaken.

“Mama!”

Lumingon ako ng marinig ang matinis na tinig ni Maia. Ginala siya ng Tita Trisha niya dito sa mall. Matagal na rin bago kami nakapagmall kaya hinayaan ko na rin lang.

“Loot oh! Tita bought me a teddy bear!” You can see happiness and excitement on her face as she giggles.

I glanced at Trisha, “Masyado mo yatang inii-spoil ang inaanak mo, Trish.”

“Nah, it's okay! Ngayon lang naman!”

“Nga pala, may pupuntahan lang ako saglit. Maiwan ko muna kayo saglit,” paalam nito at lumakad na.

“Sige! Hihintayin ka namin dito!”

I grabbed my phone when it rings on my pocket. Sinagot ko agad nang makitang si Mrs. Martinez ang tumawag.

“Good afternoon! Bakit po?”

“Why did you decline the offer of