Erick calls early in the morning. Alas syete na yata ‘yon, if I am not mistaken. Hindi ko na na-confirm dahil talagang tutok ako sa ginagawa ko. But I get a glimpse of the time on the wall clock. I am already done with the design, pero hindi pa rin ako mapakali sa research ko about the expenses. I want everything to be perfect later. Ayoko ng ayos lang, o kaya naman ng okay na ‘yan. I want it to be as perfect as it can get. “Are you free this morning?” he asks over the phone. Nag-inat muna ako bago sumagot. “Actually, I have a meeting this morning about a project. It will not be over until lunch.” “What about the afternoon?” Sasagot na sana ako nang maalalang may appointment nga pala mamaya sa doktor ni Nica about the treatment. “I have an appointment with a doctor later. I can’t make

