There was a night market as christmas season was approaching, therefore there were several stalls lining in the street that sells accessories and colorful apparels. There was an open food court too that was set-up to cater to hungry shoppers and bargain hunters.

“How about you, Lin? Don’t you have plans to finish your college education?” Kate asked as they walked side by side the busy street of Colon.

“I’m not sure yet, Kate. Maybe I should just look for a job while I’m already in the city,” Erlin replied. She had been a housemaid for more than two years and the job was tiresome.

“Meaning to say that you...