“Mhia!” her grandmother, Gloria, exclaimed as she stepped out of her car. She almost stumbled in her hurry to approach her.
“Nana!” She hugged her tightly. “I missed you!” she said.
Her grandmother released her from the hug. She ran her hand over her back. “It’s good that you decided to come home. I thought I’d have to fetch you in Manila,” she said, slightly whining.
She hooked her arm with her grandmother’s. “Oh, Nana, you know I promised I’d come home. I wouldn’t break my promise, would I?”
Her grandmother rolled her eyes. “No, you wouldn’t, but I’ve been waiting almost a month since you said you were coming home. And you’ve been away for almost four months now. Manila is so close and yet you can’t visit us here,” she stated, sad.
“Sorry, Nana. I had some things to take care of at
