Prelude

"Hey, you promise me! We're going to Tagaytay tomorrow." I looked at Cohen, who's busy with his playstation as I smiled and nod.

I grab my sketchpad and continued sketching his side profile.

'How I wish I can tell you easily' I whispered to myself.

I was busy with my sketches when my phone suddenly beeps.

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[Text Message]

Mom:

Remember to pack your things tomorrow Reina, we are counting on you.

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I sighted as I replied an "okay." to her message.

I look at Cohen once again as I close my eyes, disappointment rushing through my system.

"Where are you going to study high school?" it's been Months since he was asking me about this stuff, and I still can't answer him directly.

'I'm going to the US.' my mind answered for me, but my mouth says.."Not yet sure."

I said as I look at him with a glare.

"Still not yet sure? Oh Reina Evangeline, that's not so you." he said as he grabs his shop and started to play a game.

We are currently heading to Tagaytay to spend our day at an orphanage our families were sponsoring and also to have some wee time.

" I heard Nana is going to California?" I was stunned by his sudden serious tone while asking that question.I look at him once again, but his attention is still on his game toy.

I nod, not answering his question vocally.

Afraid that he may know that I'll be leaving him a day after tomorrow to accompany my grandmother to the US and live there.