Chapter 22

Contains Mature Content

Sarina

"I wish you had told me first before deciding to come here," I said as I picked up my parents in Cubao. I just came from there, and you already missed me," I added. Is this how parents are? Wait, did I do or say something that warranted their worry? I shook my head when I didn't recall anything. Maybe they were just really worried about me. And I understand that I left too early as well.

"Oh, dear, you know you would have stopped us from doing this. It's better to surprise you so you can't make any excuses. I've wanted to come here for a long time to see what kind of life you have here in Manila. Being alone is hard, especially for a young woman like you. I just want to make sure that you are safe where you are staying and that no harm will ever come your way," my mother replied. She's always like that. Thinking about things she shouldn't even have to worry about.

"Also, I want to personally thank your boss for lending us the money to pay off my debt," my