"HI, anak!" bungad ko nang maipasa ni Uncle Rei ang cellphone kay Audrey at makita ko ang mukha ng anak ko sa screeen. "Kumusta ang school?" Nakausap ko naman sila kanina ni Teresa sa phone bago kami umalis ng Davao City, pero sandali lang.
"It's okay, Mom."
"Teacher Janice and Yaya Teresa told me that you have found your school ID. That's good news! Masaya ka na ba?"
"I am! And I also have found a new friend. He's the one who returned my ID."
Napangiti ako. "Really? That's nice!"
"It is. He's very kind, Mom, and also very sweet. I want you to meet him."
"Sure, anak. Pag-uwi ko, ipakilala mo sa akin ang bagong kaibigan mo, okay? I miss you already, anak!"
"I miss you, too, Moim. Be home soon."
"I will. I love you, my Audrey."
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