CHAPTER 34

AMETHYST'S POV

I was busy here in our store when someone called me.

"Amethyst! Honey!" I immediately looked up when I heard that familiar voice.

"Mom! Uncle Arnaldo! Crystal!" I said cheerfully and I walked to greet them.

"Siiiis!" Crystal also said, the three of us immediately hugged when I finally got close to them. I then get uncle Arnaldo's hand and put the back of his palm on my forehead. This is what we Filipino's do to give respect to older than us that he haven't see for a long time. This is what we called, "Mano." I also did this to mama before we hugged.

"Let's go in right away, mom. It's hot here, you see," I said to them and we walked towards the tent to take shelter.

"Let me help you, aunty," Ging-ging presented and then took some of mom's bringing.

"Where's Allen, ma?" I asked while arranging the chairs.

"They went out with his friends." I just nodded at mom's answer.

"How are you here?" mom asked after we sat down and caressed my big belly because I am now preg