CHAPTER 10

“MOM, Dad! I didn’t know you were coming home.” Devance was surprised to see his parents drinking tea on the roof deck. Bilhana was busy catering to their needs.

He just got back from jogging in the nearby temple, and his parents didn’t inform him that they were back in Nepal.

One week went by since Triana and Lara left the house. Devance was busy with his workout and gardening to pass the time. He loved plants and anything about nature. It was a good form of meditation for him.

“Good thing you’re here now. We have been back here to catch you because we’re going to the Philippines,” Akhil said after sipping tea.

Devance kissed his mother’s cheek and sat beside her. “Why? Is there a problem?”

They paused for a moment when Bilhana served his tea. His mother held his hand over the table. The way she gestured her hand, Devance sensed something was wrong.

“Mom?”

Akhil heaved a sigh. “You’re going to have a date with your soon-to-be-bride.”

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