Chapter 21. One More

“Where’s Dad?” I asked Nana Sena who looked sharp at what I was wearing. Aunt Anna and Marrie looked the same. I don’t care if I looked like a prostitute here. This is what I want.

Nana Sena took a deep breath. “They had an emergency meeting earlier and haven’t been home yet.”

“Don’t worry hija. I’ll call him later,” Aunt Anna’s said. “Uhm, where are you going?”

“I’ll go out with a friend, Aunt,” I replied.

“Really? Well that’s good. You really need to be happy especially when you lose the pageant,” Marrie said as if there was no care. I looked at her sharply.

“Marrie!” Aunt Anna’s reprimand.

“Sorry but I think your information is wrong. I’m not defeated because I lose. I backed out and that didn’t mean I was defeated. If I had joined, I knew I’d win,” I answered with a raised eyebrow. Oh right. Don’t make me mad right now. Just a little push will really explode me.

“Too much self-esteem huh? You’re still a loser!” she rolled her eyes at me.