Kabanata 42

Sheika went home straight and checked her bank account. Lagpas limampung libo na rin ang naipon niyang pera. Maybe that was enough to buy a lot or kahit downpayment lang muna.

Naghanap siya online ng binibentang lupain. Puwede na siguro ang malapit sa dagat. Puwedeng maglaro doon si Israel.

She found one pero sold na pala. Sayang naunahan na siya. It was even perfect for sunset viewing. Sa baybayin kung saan doon lulubog ang araw.

May kumatok sa pinto niya. She closed her laptop and stood up. Pinagbuksan niya kung sino man iyon.

Bumungad ang pagmumukha ni Immanuel. He was sad, or more like felt sorry for Sheika.

"I'm all ears, Sheika," ani Immanuel.

Tipid na ngumiti ang dalaga at bumalik sa kaniyang higaan. She sat on the edge of her bed, Immanuel followed.

"Isaiah can't tell me what happened to you. It would be better if I'll ask you directly."