The night was quiet. However, Shaina could not sleep that she went to the pool. Her children were already fast asleep when she left them. Hilda, through her new cell phone that Vaughn bought for her just like hers, sent her a text message. The old woman asked how they were, and she replied the kids had fun that afternoon with Vaughn in the pool. In return, Hilda filled her in. The latter’s cousin was still going to undergo coronary bypass surgery the following day. They both hoped it was going to go well.
Shaina walked on the pathway toward the garden, where the gazebo was. She looked up at the twinkling stars as she strode slowly in the dim-lit part of the premises. She could smell the sweet scent of roses and sampaguita in the air.
The breeze slowly blew in her direction, letting her f
