Attention

REVEALING THE TRUTH

"If only you knew... It wasn't me. It was her," Fiona thought. She wiped her tears and looked at Callista.

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It's a typical and sunny Sunday in San Juan. Everyone was getting ready for mass. Even at five o'clock, some people were already bustling inside the mansion.

Fiona was sleeping in Aimee's room since there were no other occupants in the left hallway where her room was located. She woke up to see her Tita Aimee grooming herself in front of the vanity mirror.

She smiled as she stretched her arms. Aimee was about to turn the doorknob when she noticed Fiona in her peripheral vision. She turned to face her with a smile.

"Would you like to come with me, Nang?" she winked at her.

Fiona understood what she meant. She quickly got out of bed and combed her hair.

"Shall we go, Tita?" Fiona suggested. Aimee examined her from head to toe.

"Are you sure you want to go out in those clothes, baby?" Aimee asked. Fiona nodded and struck some playful poses.

"There's nothing wrong with wearing PJs. Besides, it's cold outside, and I don't want to risk getting cold. I don't want the cold wind to touch my inner body." Fiona frowned.

Aimee nodded and laughed. They both began to exit the bedroom and make their way downstairs.

"Goodmorning, ma. We're going to the nearest market. Bibili lang kami ng mga lulutuin mamaya. We'll be quick." Aimee said as they both saw Imelda sitting on the couch.

"Good morning, mamita. Ang ganda po yata ng gising niyo. Sasama po pala ako kay Tita Aimee," Fiona said. Imelda motioned for her to hug her.

"Mag-iingat kayong dalawa sa mga mapanirang tao diyan. Magpapasama ako sa inyo ng ilang security," Imelda suggested. Fiona cupped her hands.

"Huwag na po, Mamita. We'll be fine," Fiona said. Aimee agreed and smiled.

"Tama si Fiona,ma. Makakagulo lang 'yong mga security doon. We have to go baka madami na ang mga tao doon." Aimee said.

Imelda was obviously concerned for their safety, but she had no choice but to allow them.

"Osige, mag-iingat kayo," Imelda concluded. Before going outside, Aimee and Fiona kissed her on the cheek.

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Inside the van...

"Tita, are you excited about the outing later after the mass?" Fiona asked. Aimee looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"Huh? outing mamaya? meron ba? bakit hindi ko alam?" Aimee started to inundate her with questions.

"Hindi niyo alam? E, ang sabi ni Tito Rody meron daw mamaya, pupunta pa nga sila, e, sila mamita," Fiona responded, starting to get the feeling.

"Hindi ko alam. E? uuwi ng tacloban mamaya si mommy tsaka out of the country mamaya ng Tito Rody mo at nabalitaan ko din na may hearing daw mamayang alas dos sa senate." Aimee said. Fiona locked her gaze on her.

"Yun nga, e. May country visit si Tito Rody tsaka may hearing si Tita Imee and I didn't know na uuwi ng Tacloban si Mamita. Pinagloloko ba nila ako?" Fiona asked.

She realized that her words were crossing the line. She quickly apologized.

"It's okay. Maybe, pinaglalaruan ka lang ng Tito Rody mo. Don't think of it, baby. Pero kung may outing nga edi sasama ako if wala akong gagawin." Aimee said, laughing.