“Aren’t you happy?” She questions with a smile on her face. Seeing her so happy is what I have always wanted for her since the moment we became friends. Abi being my first friend here in Manila is probably the best thing that happened to me. She may be the only reason now why I try to set aside my desperation of becoming independent from their family just like what kuya Adam wants. “Of course , i’m happy!” I said, excitedly. The small smile turns into a big grin as she lets me go. I watched her lean to the barricade and screamed that she passed which had me in a second hand embarrassment and just wanted to leave her alone here. It’s already midnight and her shouting here in her balcony is not really a good thing no matter how big their house and village is. “Don’t be too loud! You migh

