It was already 4 PM when she left Theresse's
house. Her friend had originally invited her to have
dinner with a movie, but Shantelle had politely
rejected her invitation.
Naalala kasi niya noong namasyal sila ni Theresse at umuwi siyang late. Ayaw niyang magalit na naman sa kanya si Stanley at baka hindi na ito sasama sa party bukas, malalagot na naman siya sa Lolo niya.
Naisip din niya na pupunta sila bukas sa party ng mga See Family kaya dapat maaga siya makapagpahinga.
Sitting in her car at home, Shantelle pulled out a
blurry photo from her phone.
In the photo, a beautiful young woman sat
beneath a willow tree. Her expression was calm
and graceful as she looked at the camera with a
sweet smile.
Biglang namula ang mga mata ni Shantelle at tila tutulo na ang kanyang mga luha
