"Miss Eli, you are invited in an assembly. The following people will be there; The Irwin, Scott, Thomas, Williams, Buoyed, Lefters and all the smaller names," banggit ni Erica.
"The Lefters will be there...I see. This will be interesting. Well then call Mister French and tell him I need a fine dress," utos niya kay Erica.
"Right away, miss," sagot ni Erica atsaka umalis sa office ni Eli.
Tumingin si Eli outside ng kanyang fullview window. "The lights of the city. I'll soon outdark it," mutter niya atsaka uminom sa glass of red wine niya.
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Gumising si Ella with her head na sumasakit. Napa hawak siya dito. Babangon na sana siya pero mas lalong sumakit ito.
"Don't get up too fast," sabi ni Lorenzo at inalalayan siya. Binigyan siya ni Lorenzo ng milk.
Ininum niya ito at nagtaka nam
