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CHAPTER SIX I decided to go straight home after my photoshoot today because I was knackered. I let my heels clank on the tiled floor. I headed to the kitchen and found Manang Soling slicing carrots. “Manang?” I approached. She looked startled. Her hands automatically flew to her face to try to wipe her tears. “Why are you crying?” Nilapitan ko siya agad at niyakap. She sobbed and I patted her back to let her know that I’m here for her. “Ano po’ng problema?” Kumalas siya sa yakap ko tapos ay umiling-iling. “Wala, anak. Naalala ko lang dati ang liit-liit mo pa. Ngayon, ang laki mo na.” I looked into her eyes and could tell that she was lying. “You know me, I won’t let the matter go until you tell me what’s bothering you.” She sighed and turned her back on me. She continued slicing t