THIRD PERSON POV Charlene was bored and had been calling her friends but none of them were available. All she wanted was some company. Mahirap ba ‘yon? “Wow. I didn’t think you’d be home,” sabi ni Cassidy, ang bunsong kapatid ni Charlene. They also have a brother, Clarence, na napapagitnaan nila pero nasa Europe ito nakatira at piniling magtrabaho sa isang accounting firm doon. Naupo si Cassidy sa isang bakanteng lounge chair. Nasa may pool side s’ya nang dumating ito. “You gained weight,” dagdag nito. Nagpigil ng inis si Charlene sa kapatid. Bihira na nga s’yang umuwi rito sa bahay nila, timbang pa niya ang napansin nito. “I’ve been skipping the gym,” pagdadahilan niya. Tumaas ang isang kilay nito at mukhang hindi naniniwala. “Really? Don’t you have some gigs to do?” “No, I to

