I wanted to help Aunt Calla prepare Bram's breakfast but she refused. She said that Bram had brought me some clothes and that I should probably get ready. I stood up from the chair and walked barefooted towards the guest room. Bram was on the phone near Aunt Calla's window. I stopped for a moment and stared as the orange light of the sun scattered on the Makati skyline. This city was located at the center of Manila; two hours away from our house. I crossed my arms to my chest and released a long breath.

"Darling?" Aunt Calla called my attention.

I turned to her, "Yes?"

"What are you...