23

Ara and I started walking again, laughing silently at how Manang Zabeth grumbled as she walked away. At that moment, we had forgotten our own worries. We were instead talking about how painful it would be for Maezy when she would start paying for her debts.

"Vengeance is not ours but the Lord's. That's why I wouldn't give them the joy of seeing me hurting."

I didn't expect Ara would be as strong as this. All these times, I was worried about how to break it to her gently. I was afraid that the pain of knowing the truth would affect her pregnancy. But I realized I was wrong.

"From today and onward, I will no longer shed a tear for him. Enough were those nights that I went sleepless. I couldn't afford to get sick for them," she scoffed.

"I admire you, Ar. I couldn't believe you have this strength and an open mind."

Ara smiled bitterly. "And by the way, I need your help. I want to send all of  Tim's things to Maezy's house."

My eyes sparkle