Chapter 50

Paulit-ulit na tinignan ni Emory ang kanyang phone screen habang iniisip ang sinabi ng kaibigang si Lyla kagabi. Who is Violet? Parang narinig na niya ang pangalang ‘yon ngunit hindi niya matandaan kung saan.

“Er du på vej på arbejde?” kaswal na tanogn sa kanya ng kaibigang si Selim. [translation: Are you off to work?]

She looked at the mirror and forced a smile. “No. I’m heading to my grandfather.”

“Oh?” sambit nito. “Do you want me to come with you?”

“No,” agad niyang sagot at bumaling dito. “Vær sød at passe børnene, mens jeg er væk. Jeg kommer tilbage, så hurtigt jeg kan.” [translation: Please look after the kids while I'm gone. I'll be back as fast as I can.]

Nang tumango si Selim ay agad siyang yumakap dito para magpaalam. She went to her kids and kissed their forehead one by one. Humirit pa ng yakap ang makulit niyang batang babae na pinagbigyan niya naman.

“Mama, glem ikke min livret!” nakangiting turan nito. [trans: Don’t forget my favorite food!]

She nodded her head and smil