FOR the duration of the night, Paolo and I talked about each other, and I learned that he has an older brother and two younger sisters. All of his siblings are overseas at the moment. His parents are actually visiting her younger sisters that is why they are not at home. Paolo actually used to study abroad, but when his parents found out that he has been gallivanting more than studying, he was sent back to the country so they could look after him better. He refused to live with them though, which is why he stays at the condo more than in this house. In fact, he only comes here for their weekly dinner. They didn’t have one this week though, because his parents are out of the country. When I told Paolo that I’m a writer, he asked if some of my works have been published. I said it has, but

