"Ate, what do you want to eat?" tanong sa akin ni Lachelle pagkapasok namin sa milktea shop.
I looked at my wristwatch, looking at the time. It's already 5:30. It's not ideal for me to eat a lot at this time kasi baka hindi ko na gugustuhing kumain ng hapunan.
"I'll have water," I replied. "Magga-gabi na din kasi."
"You sure? How about drinks?"
"Tempting but no thanks," I smiled.
"Okay," she said. "Ako na 'yung oorder. Usap muna kayo."
And with that, my cousin turned her back to order food. Tuluyan na kaming umupo ni Avery.
"So what course are you taking?" tanong niya sa akin.
"BS Accountancy. Ikaw ba?"
"Midwifery."
Napatango ako. That's interesting.
"So sinong hinihintay mo, ate?"
"Ate?" I chuckled. "Please, call me Farah. Hindi naman siguro nalalayo edad natin."
I am still
