Chapter 08

Inspiration

The first party held is for Lola's business associates and colleagues, Chinese and Filipinos alike. It's a formal event and it's so unfortunate that I got sick the same day. I've got colds and a dry throat. Gusto nina Mom na maiwan na lang ako sa bahay at 'wag nang sumama pero nagpumilit ako. I don't want to disrespect Lola. Pero sa gabing ito ay wala rin akong silbi kasi umupo lang ako buong party.

My brothers and cousins are busy socializing because that's what our parents want. Si Kuya Van at Tyler bumabalik lang maya't-maya para kumustahin at samahan ako. Deep down, I'm thankful na nagkasakit ako kasi hindi ko gusto ang mga ganito. Socializing. Si Aspen ay ganoon din kaya sumusunod lang siya sa kung saan pumupunta at nakikipag-usap si Esther.

Austin Javier Uvero: Why don't you just go home and rest?<