Peace "Pasensya na po talaga, Aling Brenda, kung biglaan po iyong desisyon ko na lumipat," nahihiya kong paghingi ng paumanhin. I considered this place as my hometown in Metro Manila, and this apartment was my home. I've been living here for almost six years. Ngayon, kailangan ko itong iwanan para lumipat sa condo unit na bigay sa akin ng Sarto. It felt like I was leaving Bela Isla once again for a new unfamiliar place. "Nako, hija! Ayos lang 'yon," natatawa niyang sabi. "Sa susunod na Linggo ka pa naman magsisimulang maglipat, 'di ba?" "Opo..." sagot ko. Aling Brenda was a kind landlord too. She's not that strict when collecting our monthly rate. Madalas nga ay pinagbibigyan niya iyong kapitbahay ko na halos kalahati na ng buwan bago makapagbayad ng renta. She told us that she's been

