“What are you planning to do now, hijo?” Yaya Mila asked as she began helping Ram organize his things.
Ram let out a deep sigh and absentmindedly stared out the window.
“I need to find her, Yaya Mila. I’m worried something might have happened to Allyna. She doesn’t know this place well, and she left without even knowing where she could catch a ride. I know this is my fault, Yaya. I shouldn’t have rushed things with Allyna,” Ram said, his voice filled with anxiety.
“Ram, what’s done is done. All we can do now is pray and look for Allyna. Hopefully, she made it back safely,” Mang Tasing said while taking long drags from his cigarette.
Whenever he was this tense, he found himself smoking more than usual in an attempt to calm his nerves.
“You can do it, Ram. If you truly love Allyna, don’
