AMANDA: THE AMERICAN GIRL

“Are you sure you’re ready Amanda?” asked her friend Emilia. “Yes Emilia.” answered Amanda
nervously. “I just wish my mother Tinang is still here with me” She added. Emilia kissed
Amanda and hugged her for the last time before Amanda leave the car after they arrived at the
address that aunt Amada gave. “Thanks for the drive Emilia, take care on your way back home.
See you soon!” said Amanda. When Amanda went down from the car, she didn’t immediately
get in to the house. She stared at the big gate that is in front of her and thought about what will
be her father’s reaction when they see each other for the first time in 15 years after her mother
Tinang died. Amanda then heard the voice of her aunt Amada. “Amanda! Is that you? Come
inside.” “Your house is so nice aunt Amada.” said Amanda. “Well this is not mine Amanda. This
is my brothers’ Tony. He bought this house from the Lupeng family after they’ve decided to
migrate to London.” While aunt Amada and Amanda were preparing their things and ticket for
their flight, Tony is at the kitchen preparing for their snacks before they leave to the airport.
“Thanks for this uncle Tony, it taste delicious!” said Amanda while putting the left food inside
her bag. “Oh, come on now you too, you’ll be late for your flight!” shouted Tony while putting
the things of Amanda and Amada in the compartment. Upon arriving in the airport they waved
their goodbyes and Tony gave his hug to Amanda and Amada. “take care of yourselves and send
my regards to your father Amado, Amanda.” “sure we will, see you soon take care of yourself
too Tony.” answered Amada. The next day they arrived at Amado’s place and