Chapter 9

We didn't do that much naman aside from walking around and window shopping. The only thing he bought was the slides that he gave to me. Nang mag-alas sais ay tumawag si Mommy sa akin kaya naman siya na ang kumausap kay Kuya Sean para yayaing mag-dinner.

"Sorry po, nagiging hobby na ni Mommy na iinvite ka for dinner," paumanhin ko nang pareho kaming makababa sa sasakyan.

Iniwan ko muna siya kay Mommy sa living room bago umakyat sa kwarto ko para makapag-shower. Nagsuot lang ako ng simpleng tank top at black maong shorts. Ginamit ko na rin iyong slides na binili niya sa akin because it somehow feels comfy sa paa ko.

"How was your prelims exam?" baling ni Mommy sa akin habang kumakain kami.

"I just had a hard time with the essay questions but all in all, I think I did a great job naman po," magalang na sagot ko.

"You think?" nakataas ang isang kilay na tanong niya.

Tumikhim si Daddy. "Let's not talk about that in front of the food," seryosong sabi ni Daddy. "Your charity work will happen