A FATEFUL CHANCE

She's holding bags of fruits and vegetables but she's staring at nothingness. She didn't even notice how she got back to their house after that incident.

She was greeted by her three sisters giggling and showing their happy faces at her.

"Deandra?" Dina noticed my mood.

"Sissy!" Dahliah excitedly hugged my waist as soon as she saw me.

"Yow..." Dee came near me as she looked down, looking at a different direction.

"My goodness. You're calling me with three different names. It's okay if you will all call me dear sister." She tapped all their heads as they got the bags from her hands.

She smiled as she looked at them getting busier with the things she bought. However, she can't help but to feel guilty.

"I don't know how to solve math. I was born not knowing numbers that much. However, I can feel that you need this more than I do." These are the exact words of the guy she mistook as a thief.

She could feel the sarcasm from his tone. She can't help but frowned at what she did. She pulled her hair with her fingers as she gritted her teeth. That scene repeated inside his head again and again. It made her feel really bad having wronged that guy. She felt really sorry for him and what she did to him. She groaned lightly as she stomped her feet many times on the floor.

"Dear sister? What happened to you?"

She slid her hand to the pocket where the five-hundred peso bill is. When she felt it from her

and started to think wisely. She might think straight and analyze the situation first before jumping to

It made her worries slowly fade away as she looked at her younger sister's face. That innocent-looking gaze made her feel a bit well even after that epic moment of her

Dahlia will help

"Aye, aye, capt'n." Dee winked as she showed a salute pose to all

three sisters followed her right away. She prepared all the things and ingredients needed to

her sister. She

will let you all take turns as we cook the stewed beef

means, she will let her sister try to cook on the pot one by one. As

and cabbages and drained them. She's glad that all her sisters observed her while doing it.

to try slicing the potatoes?" Deandra raised her hands a bit as

for knowledge." She looked at the twins

her lap as she clapped her hands as she grinned. She gave her a little knife to slice the small potatoes that were already peeled. She

Dahlia who is also proud of what she's

instructed the twins to help them in the other steps in cooking their lunch. As soon as they are done with it, their mother arrives from

look at each other because their mother is frowning again. She could hear her mother silently cursing to herself. Maybe because of what happened to her Mahjong session. From her facial expression, you could see

is ready."Deandra greeted their mom with an awkward smile.

Deandra could notice the dark circles around her eyes

too. I want you all to help one another." Deandra told them to at least shift their attention.

moved in a swift motion. Deandra could see that they were already hungry. After setting up the table, they all sat quietly while looking at her. It's like they are all waiting for her signal for them to eat. She chuckled a bit. They prayed and thanked God for the meal