CHAPTER 20

DUMATING ang iba pang malapit relatives ni Devance kinagabihan at kailangan nilang magkasamang salubungin ang mga ito. They had a custom of bowing down and kiss their feet as a sign of respect to their immediate family. Although this was not required. Devance had advised her not to follow it since they would only do this to their parents. Tiyak kasing mapapagod sila kung gagawin nila ito sa kapamilyang dumarating. At isa pa, hindi sanay si Triana sa ganitong uri ng tradisyon.

“Kanchhi, have you seen Dev?” magiliw na tanong ni Akhil sa dalaga.

“Y-Yes, Dad. I left him on the roof deck.” She averted her gaze. Mula kasi kaninang umalis ito kasama si Eshvi ay hindi na niya ito nakita.

“Please come to the living room downstairs. My family wants to see you both.” Nakangiting saad ni Akhil bago iniwan si Triana.

“Yes, Dad.” Mabilis ang naging galaw ni Triana. Saan niya ba hahanapin si Devance sa napakalaking bahay na ito?

Una niyang tinungo ang kuwarto nito sa fifth floor. Bukas ang pinto