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Chapter 8
VALE smiled when he viewed the ecstatic face of Einille when they reached the endpoint of their traverse. She enjoyed their adventure for this day because she was so lively. Her happiness was genuine, and he was glad. He hoped that it would last long.
“I can’t believe it! Next on our list is Mount Pulag.” Einille started to remove her trekking shoes that full of dirt
“Ma’am, I suggest you dropped by at Mount Kalugong tomorrow. It’s like a park,” Rudy suggested when he started driving.
“I agree. There’s an overlooking view of the city on top,” Vale said.
He noticed the wondering face of Einille. Before they reached the endpoint, she asked him if his body was sore and pushed him to drink a pain reliever medicine. He just laughed at her. The mountain was so easy to scale. It was suitable for beginners.
“Have you been at Mount Kalugong?” Einille asked.
He gave her a slight nod as a reply. Then Einille agreed on Rudy’s suggestion to drop by
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