Chapter 87: Making-Up 3

Charlie watched as Levi’s eyes widened as the man on the next house performed a magic trick. Her little boy clapped his way to amazement after the trick, so as the other kids.

“Those men are professional magicians. Mabuti na lang at nakumpleto silang lahat on the last minute,” sabi ni Gael.

Her brows furrowed instantly. “You mean to say hindi sila ang may-ari ng mga bahay dito?” Umiling si Gael. “Who owned the houses then? Buti pumayag silang ipagamit ngayon para sa trick or treat ni Levi,” tanong niya, habang patuloy sila sa paglalakad na dalawa.

“Us.”

“What?”

“We owned the houses here on this street, love. I bought them all just for this.”

Napahinto na siya sa paglalakad, bumaling sa asawa. “What did you say? W-we owned all of these houses?” Kalmadong tumango si Gael. Lalo siyang napanganga. “You cannot just buy a whole street, Gael! Saan natin gagamitin ang mga bahay na ‘to pagkatapos? We cannot live in all of these 12 houses!” she said, incredulous.

She’s not knew in splurging. O