Tita Maggie

A familiar-looking woman was rushing toward us; despite the time we'd been apart, mom and I recognized her immediately; her blonde hair and emerald green eyes, as always, gave her away.

Si Tita Maggie!

"Maggie!" Mom exclaimed, both women embracing each other as if they were in the middle of a scene. Napatawa ako, my nerves calmed by the sight of Tita Maggie.

Nathan regarded them both with interest as they exchanged pleasantries.

"What have you been doing all this time?" Mom asks, crossing her arms in front of her and acting irritated with her friend. “Hindi mo man lang ako tinawagan at inupdate sa lovelife mo!”

Tita Maggie smiled at her apologetically, "I’m sorry, Evy, I was just busy traveling around the world with Martin," said her sweet voice.

"And you didn't think of telling your best friend about any of this?" Napaangat ng kilay si mama.

"I'll make amends." Ngumiti lang si Tita Maggie, knowing mom was jo