Chapter 8

　　“Celiza! Celiza!”

　　“Celiza, wake up! Aurora is downstairs so wake up.”

　　“I don’t want to, Mom. I’m still tired.”

　　“Don’t make me tired either Celiza. Wake up and greet Aurora,” she emphatically promised.

　　“Why do I have to say hello? It’s going away too.”

　　“Damn you, you’re really young!”

　　“Don’t make any noise and your brother might wake up. I’ll hurry and get you down there.”

　　I rolled my eyes. He is the one who is disturbing our room. It’s good and deep if this one sleeps.

　　I took a shower and brushed my teeth drowsily.

　　Mama and I met eye to eye.

　　“Oh there’s Celiza!” She looked surprised.

　　I lazily headed in their direction. Aunt Aurora was there, Mom was facing her at the table. I looked down at the new mug Mom had released. It must have made the expensive tea for him.

　　“Good morning sister.”

　　“Good morning Tita.” I forced a smile.

　　“You’re really beautiful even right after you wake up!” she said.