Juan stayed at the hospital with Shelia overnight. The next morning, he received a call from Joe.
"What entrance exam?"
"The school office called today, saying that Mrs. Nichols's name was on the examinees' list. They wanted to ask if Mrs. Nichols had informed you."
Habang si Debra ay namimili kasama si Melody kagabi, nagtaka si Juan kung kailan siya nag-sign up para sa exam.
"I see."
Pinatay ni Juan ang tawag, seryoso ang mukha niya. Hindi niya alam kung anong laro na naman ang nilalaro ni Debra.
"Was it the school calling? Maybe I should go back to class."
Nagising si Shelia mula sa pagkakahiga sa kama sa ospital.
"Ininform ko na si Joe at ang school. Dapat magpahinga ka muna dito sa ospital. Hindi naman tungkol sa'yo 'to."
"Eh, ano pala ang tungkol dito?"
Nagtaka si Shelia, ti
