The two were in the middle of their way back to Elyssa’s apartment when Louie suddenly asks about her life.
"Honey, can I ask you something about yourself? I mean, I was just curious, why did you choose to finish your studies and work here in Manila? Sa pagkakaalam ko ang sabi ni Marra, may malapit daw na college university sa lugar ninyo? And she can help you with the expenses too."
Hindi agad nakaimik si Elyssa sa tanong ni Louie. Paano ba niya ito sasagutin nang hindi ito naghihinala? Ramdam niya ang pagbilis ng pintig ng puso at hindi alam kung paano simulan ang isasagot.
"Ahm… Ano kasi… I was about to take admission for my last year in college, but something happened to my papa. Kailangan niya ang pera pampaopera kaya imbes na ipang-enroll ay pinagamit ko na lang sa kanya," pagsis
