Tears in Paradise (Pampanga Series #1)

PROLOGUE

DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. The names and places that you will see here are just products of author's imagination. I don't mean any harm, please cooperate. Thank you.

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"We're coming back to Pampanga tomorrow, pack your things Alaska" my mom said. Wait, what?

"What?" I asked my mom. Did I hear that right? I don't know if I should get mad to them for doing this mean thing to me but okay.

"I said pack your things, we're coming back to Pampanga tomorrow" oh my god, is this even real?

"Are you even serious? Why are we coming back?" I asked her. To be honest, I don't know why are we coming back. We're already fine here in Manila, and in fact I just got here 3 weeks ago, so I don't see any reason to come back.

"Listen, Skai, you're grandmother needs us there" Dad said. But why? I know she's so strong, the last time I saw her was 5 years ago.

"Why? What happened to Lola?" I asked, I'm confused.

"She's weak, skai, let's enjoy her remaining days together" he said. Fine, I'll go since I love my Lola so much. "And I also need to go to San Miguel since we need a new Architect" he added.

"Why? What happened to our architect?" As far as I know we have Tito Frank, our company's architect.

"He resigned, he wants to travel with his family since Faith is getting weak" he said. I just can't believe that he resigned just to travel with Tita Faith, that's what really true love does.

"Pack your things, Skai. We're leaving tomorrow morning" I guess I don't have any choice?

As I packed my things, I can't help but to think how is he doing? Is he fine? Is he happy? Maybe he is. I don't know, I didn't hear any news about him since I left Pampanga.

The next morning, we traveled from Manila to Pampanga. How I missed this place, I miss the food trips, the fresh air, the generous people, and of course my people.

"Hi, Lola, how are you po?" I blessed to my Lola and hugged her.

"Alaska, my baby, I missed you" she said and caressed my hair. I love my Lola so much.

"I miss you, Lola, is it fine if I take a rest first?" She nodded that's why I brought my things to my room and slept. I missed the scent of my room.

I am sleeping when I heard a knock from my door. I opened it and I saw a little girl, she's Sofia, my cousin's daughter. And She's five.

"Ate Skai, we'll eat na daw po" she cutely said. I pinched her cheeks and fixed my self. I sat down and started eating.

"Skai, go to San Miguel tomorrow" Mom said. I thought Dad will be the one who'll go there?

"What about Dad?" She just shrugged so I look at my dad.

"Ikaw na magpunta, aalis kami ng mommy mo bukas. Sir Manalo will be there and I already told him that you're the one who will come" as if I have any choice??