Kaisha Granel tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Xero had taken his laptop to the nook and was quietly working, leaving her alone with her restless thoughts.
She wasn’t sure if he would sleep in the same room. She hoped he wouldn’t; the idea made her uneasy and would only worsen her insomnia.
Kaisha picked up her phone and noticed several missed calls and three messages from Auntie Fatima. It was clear that her aunt was concerned.
Auntie Fatima:
Okay ka lang ba d’yan?
Auntie Fatima:
Nasaan ka na? Ayos ka lang ba? Kumusta?
Auntie Fatima:
Kumusta, Kaisha? Nasaan na kayo?
Kaisha hesitated to reply, torn between her frustration with Auntie Fatima's decision and her genuine concern for her aunt. In the end, her sense of responsibility won out.
Kaisha:
I'm fine, Auntie. Nasa R
