"Jorge! Mabuti tumawag ka! Ano, kumusta ka ba? 'Asaan ka? Umuwi ka na, please!" Ani Tonya na hindi magkandatuto sa pagsasalita. There was a mixture of relief and worry in her voice.
"Tonette, nandyan ba ang mama?" She asked. She wanted to confirm if Iris really had Señora with her.
"Wala," tugon nito. "Sabi ni Señorito nasa mga Tuazon daw. Kaso gabi na, kanina pa 'yon siya umalis eh."
Humigpit ang hawak niya sa cellphone niya. She gritted her teeth. Nangahas ba talaga si Iris na saktan ang Señora?
Tinapos niya ang tawag nang hindi nagpapaalam kay Tonya.
Iris was using Señora Amelia against her because she knew that she would do everything for the old woman.
Malambot ang puso ni Jorge. Madalas at aminado siya, gullible rin. Mabilis maniwala at magtiwala.
But would anyone ever try
