"Ah... well, you see, it's almost 3 PM and I still have to travel back home to Bulacan. If I get stuck in traffic by 4 PM, it'll be rush hour and it'll be tough to get a ride at the terminal." "Eat first, wait for this menudo, it's almost done. Or take some with you?" Kate's mom offered. "Aren't you going back to the apartment?" Kate asked. "I just need to say goodbye to my brother and Dadoy. I left them there, especially Dadoy; he's expecting me to come back!" I explained to Kate. "I'll come with you!" Kate whispered insistently. "No way. I brought you here because Dadoy has a crush on you," I whispered firmly, trying to stop her. "Come on! Then you can bring me back here," she said while playfully nudging me. I looked around, my eyes darting as I thought about whether to give in t

