KABANATA 7

ATHENA'S P. O. V

After hearing those words from Trevor, I can say that once again, but finally and surely, I already made up my mind. There's this sudden willingness within me that urges myself to finish the piece my mom wasn't able to.

"N- naiintindihan ko na. B- but... Why did you say my name instead of suggestion others just like what my mom asked you to in the first place?" I asked him.

That's when he smiled a bit.

"I have so many reasons, Athena." he said, meaningfully.

"And I have so many time, too, to listen on every reason you're having."

He agreed, with a disclaimer that our talk could take much time.

"First of all, sinabi sa akin ng mama mo na kung sino man ang makatatapis ng libro niya, ay mapupunta doon one- fourth ng lahat ng kayamanan na meron siya. So, let's say that my selfishness and greediness ate me, that's why I thought I shouldn't let that happen. Kaya naisip kita. Para sa oras na matapos ang libro ng mama mo, at ikaw ang nakatapos noon, imbis na sa iba ay s