“How was your day?” she asked Ara.
“It’s okay, Tita. How was school, baby?” Ara asked Astoria. They’re sitting together at the backseat. Astoria looks so drained. She’s didn’t say a single word since TJ put her there. She just quietly watched the road. When she didn’t answer, Ara pulled her and they both hugged.
“Yeah. I felt like that about school, too” TJ said.
“It will get better. You will have friends” Ara told her.
“I have you” Astoria said.
“I’m different. I’m your Ate. You need to get other friends, baby” she said.
“Ugh!” Astoria grunted looked out the window again.
“Baby, listen to Ate” Mira told Astoria.
After a while, they arrived at Ara’s home. They all got off the car except Astoria. TJ opened the door for her and carried her. Meanwhile, Mira held Ara’s hand going in th
