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SUN | 12:45 PM

Milly:
Mom.

Milly:
Why didn't you tell me about Lola's last piece?

Mom:
Hi anak. Which one?

Milly:
The one she composed for me.

Mom:
Oh.

Mom:
That.

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Mom:
Mama died writing that piece, baby. I didn't want you to blame yourself so we figured we shouldn't let you know anymore.

Milly:
But still! You didn't think I would've deserved to know?
Mom!
You should've told me!
I wouldn't have quit the piano if I knew! How could you have kept that a secret to me for so long?

Mom:
Anak, can we talk some other time? I'm in the middle of my practice right now.

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Milly:
Fine. Where is it?
Where's the sheet music?

Mom:
In Baguio, last time I know.

Milly:
You left it there?
Where? In her cabin or our mansion?
You didn't even bother taking it with you? Didn't you take her violin with you?

Mom:
Milly, baby. That composition is too much of a reminder. I didn't want to remember how your lola had left us everytime I'd see that. I kept it safe in our mansion. Along with your lola's other things there.

Milly:
You're so good at that, Mom. Leaving things behind.

Mom:
Baby, are you upset with me?

Milly:
No.
I'll look for it myself. Where are the keys?

Mom:
Your dad should have it.
Let's talk after my practice, okay? I don't want you to misunderstand.

Milly:
You're busy. I don't want to take any more of your time.

Mom:
Anak, let me explain.

Milly:
There's nothing to explain. You can go back to your practice now. Sorry I disturbed you.

Mom:
You didn't but I really need to go now. Later, okay? Let's talk later. I'll call you as soon as I'm done.

Milly:
Don't bother.
I know you won't. You never did.

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SUN | 1:02 PM

Milly:
Dad. I need the keys to our mansion in Baguio.

Daddy:
Hi sweetheart.
What for? You're going home?

Milly:
Home. As if that's home.
I'm looking for something.

Daddy:
I'm going to fly for a conference. I'll have Elmer deliver it.

Milly:
Okay. Can I have it sent today?

Daddy:
Sige.
Everything okay, anak?

Milly:
I don't know.
Please send me the keys asap, Dad. I'm planning to go to Baguio today. Thank you.