The bonfire had been a success, like the previous years. Everybody was happy, in the mood for still jolly and Christmas-y celebrations. Except for three: Vincent, Diwa, and Ma’Heron…

Di couldn’t stop herself from thinking about what her elder brother was doing. She knew that he felt guilty for what happened to her so many years ago, but this way of protecting her was excessive, even for someone like Atty. Ma’Heron Denar.

Also, despite their closeness, she was very angry ...