Making Past Perfect
Isabela was shocked that the child wanted Alice to pay respect; in the Philippines, elders usually extend their hands to the younger ones so they can bow and let their foreheads touch the back of the elder's palm.
Alice stared at the hand, unsure what to do, looking to Isabela and Pedro for guidance.
“Reach out to my hand, bow down a little, and let the back of my palm touch your forehead while saying ‘Mano po.’ I’ll give you my blessing for paying respect to me,” Leonora said, her eyes full of love. Her mama had told her everything about Alice.
“Orang, shouldn’t it be the other way around?” Pedro asked, feeling that the child, though gentle, had no manners.
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