“Could you show me your photo? We have to show it to Iya Vellit.” My mother wanted to be certain. She could not let Iya Vellit down.
“It is in my place. I can show it to you later.”
“How do you want to proceed?” Mrs. Abellana asked her. “How do you want to get together with Iya Vellit?”
“She trusted you with finding me. Would you mind getting us together?” Gasa was still sobbing.
“When you are ready, Gasa,” Nanay said. “It does not need to be today, but it should be soon since Iya Vellit will be asking me about it.”
“You can call her now,” Gasa said. “I have been preparing myself for this for a few days, ever since the birthmark incident.”
“Could you bring your own copy of the photo?” my mother asked again. She wanted to be certain since it was a very grave matter.
“I can pick it up
