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I could barely speak the whole trip. I didn't even get the change from the driver. It's five o'clock in the afternoon and the children are playing in the park again. The sky is already orange. I should have gone home earlier but it took me a few hours to familiarize the place. I was not aware of the clock ticking.

I watched a movie alone in the mall to get Aileen's words out of my mind. But after what I watched, nothing seemed to change, I continued to be disturbed by the words she uttered. It continues to disturb my earthly body.

"Mel!"

Two steps away from the house but I immediately stopped walking. I turned to my side and saw Aling Wency and her gossip friends in front of the store. It looks like another gossip session will take place.

I could have done nothing but go to them. It's still early so I can still talk. I'll just call Cyril later to pick up Ryan. I posted the fake smile on my face again.

"Someone sent you a box earlier in case you did