บท 187: Cover Up

Romina Ta was pushing a shopping cart along the aisle of a supermarket.

It has been over a month since she tendered her resignation, to the bewilderment and reluctance of her boss. She had been living in their old house by the sea, but visits the city proper every two weeks to buy her supplies. She had been living off her savings and the inheritance from her mother.

As she walked along the detergent section, the clicking of high heels caught her attention.

"Vincent, stop running around! You can hurt yourself!" A scolding, but motherly voice was heard.

Romina Ta noticed a boy of about 5 years old running around, while holding a box of chocolates as if he was protecting a treasure. Then she glanced at the woman in a tan jumpsuit in pursuit of the boy.

Romina Ta's eyes widened and shook for a brief moment. She recognized the lady.