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I was about to type something to reply to Ethan. When I heard a knock from the door.

"Hija...this is manang Dares. Your mom is waking you up and you're going to have dinner..."

I smiled before answering. "I-I'm awake! I'll just get ready and then I'll go downstairs."

"Alright hija, hurry up or the food will get cold on the chin."

I didn't answer and just stood up. I fixed the bed and rubbed my face. Then, I went down. The whole house was quiet, because there were only a few of us here.

I caught up with Mama who was sitting in her usual place. When he saw me, he immediately smiled.

"Eat son," I sat across from him.

Lots of food. Everything looks delicious, but I don't feel like eating. I just took the right amount of food. I can really use you up.

Then we started eating. It was also quiet, but Mama was smiling in front of me. So I smiled back at him too.

That night ended quietly. I kissed Mama on the cheek before going to my room. I locked it, then I went to bed.

The next day, I woke u