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Chapter 6 After 5 Years

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Kendra Pov...

Five years have passed since I was once shoved into the pit of mud almost unable to get up. The last thing I would ever do is run back to where I came from but I have no choice. I have to give back what Letty gave to me. This business is not just given to me to live in but to take care of it.

The construction of our branch in the Philippines is almost halfway and I need to be there. I'm not scared of going but my instinct is giving me chills of worries and concern. That's what bothers me and nonetheless!

"Kendra just tell me exactly why you are hesitant to go there?" My friend asks. I look at her thinking but I couldn't spell it out for her. This unexplained feeling is worrisome and burdensome to me. I can find a solution if I know what is it but I'm blank.

"I don't know actually. It's just that while the day of my flight is approaching I felt uncomfortable and worried. Worries piling me up slowly and it's out of breath." I told her honestly.

"Don't worry your secretar
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