Chapter 12

I was scowling as I stared at the TV, watching cartoons. I cooked some popcorn. Manang told me that I could cook the food I wanted. She said Rozzean doesn't forbid that in her mansion.

"That darn guy. Where could he have gone? Last Friday, he said he wouldn't just be home in the evening, but now it's Monday night, and he's still not here! Where could he have gone?"

I felt like a trapped mouse. What if he does not bring his girl home? How can I get evidence?

I continued eating popcorn while muttering in annoyance. When I got tired of watching, I turned off the TV. I went to the kitchen and placed the empty bowl in the sink. In my frustration and as I thought about the reason why Rozzean didn't come home, I finished the popcorn I had prepared in no time.

"If he keeps disappearing for several days, I'll spend my two months clueless and my effort will be wasted. It's frustrating. Where could he be?"

I am so annoyed!

"What are you muttering, Tali?"

I suddenly turned around upon hearing Man