"Where are you, Sister An? Why aren't you coming home?"
She looked left and right, wary of Ramil walking in. Aiy's question made her think hard. She hadn't been home for about three days now. The first day, she told Aiy she was staying over at a friend's place, but she didn't mention anything for the other two days. Aiy had sent messages asking where she was and when she'd be back.
Aiy often said she acted like a 'second mom,' and she herself liked to act like a 'second dad' as well.
"I'm at a friend's."
"You have your own home, why not come back?"
"My friend asked me to stay for company. Besides, we're both sick and I don't want to bring it back to you."
... Aiy was silent.
"Do you think I'm lying?"
"I've never seen you stay out for so many days like this."
"I'll be back tomorrow
