Chapter 46

Following the superstition, we went to Jessie’s house again with Lance to take a shower, just like we did in the past days. Tita Penny, Raven, and Jessie stayed at home to attend to the guests and the band that would play later at Mama’s burial.

We finished showering quickly, including Lance. There are two bathrooms here in Jessie’s house, so we didn’t have to rush or discuss who would go first.

“Uncle, Auntie… thank you,” Lance briefly bowed to Tita Jia and Uncle Sergio, Jessie’s parents. I quickly followed suit, “Tha… thank you.”

Tita Jia hugged both of us, “Just… just call me if you need anything, okay?”

We both nodded, and as Tita Jia let go of the hug, Uncle Sergio playfully tapped our heads like children, “Live well even without her… it would be hard, yes… but just think of it as her wish for the both of you.” We nodded again, and now both Lance and I were crying once more.

Although Jessie’s house is just a five-minute walk from our house, Uncle a