Little did he know that Hayri had already gone frantic in looking for her. He tried to call her a hundred times, but still, she was out of reach. He was hesitant to inform Mr. & Mrs. Lopez because he didn't want them to worry. There were only two people who could perhaps give him an idea about where to go.
"Hayri, what brought you here?" Allie's echoed into the walls of their living room, making Ajie come out from the kitchen.
"What kind of question is that? Can't he come in anytime to visit his sister and his niece and nephew?" Ajie spoke behind her, giving Hayri a warm smile.
"It's not what I mean," she said, shifting his gaze from Hayri to him, "I am worried about that look." Allie moved her lips and pointed it to Hayri. She could tell very well if Hayri was bothered, worried, or not in the mood.
"Is there anything bothering you, brod?"