Matias' POV
I WAS ABOUT TO GET INTO THE CAR when I saw my goddaughter Krystal approaching me.
I was heading home and I was the only one left at the hardware store. My staff had left earlier and the hardware store was closed. There was just a small door for me to exit.
"Hi, Ninong."
"Oh, hi. What are you doing here, iha?" I asked her.
She took a deep breath before answering.
"Can I stay at your place, Ninong?" she asked me, making me pause. How could I engage in any mischief with Mhalee if she was staying at the house? She might tell my children. She gets along well with my godchildren and is close to them.
"Ahm." I couldn't answer right away and scratched my head. I was thinking if I should agree.
"Please, Ninong?" she said as she came closer, held my arm, and shook me. "Promise, I
