“And you know what, Dad, that girl is so nice. She even gave me her number and told me that I can just call her—“ “Riley, how many times do I have to tell you that you shouldn’t talk with strangers?” Kuya Harvey frustratedly remarked, making me slouched on my seat. Napalabi ako bago tumingin sa gawi niya. He’s busy slicing his steak that’s why it gave me a chance to roll my eyes without him noticing. “But that girl knows you. . .” mahinang giit ko sa kaniya. Dad let out a harsh breath, making me turn my head towards his direction. Tumingin siya sa akin bago tipid na ngumiti. “Riley, everyone knows your brother,” he said in a matter of fact tone. Hindi naman agad ako nakasagot at sa halip ay napalabi na lamang. Wala akong nagawa kung hindi ang sumimangot at nagpatuloy sa pagkain. The l

