After a few months, Simbegwire's father told them that he would be away from home for a while. "I have to travel for my job," he said. "But I know you will look after each other." Simbegwire's face fell, but her father did not notice. Anita did not say anything. She was not happy either.
Makalipas ang ilang buwan, sinabi ng Tatay ni Simbegwire na luluwas muna siya ng matagal. "Kailangan kong bumiyahe para sa aking trabaho," sabi niya. "Pero alam kong aalagaan ninyo ang isa't isa." Nalumbay si Simbegwire, pero hindi ito napansin ng kanyang Tatay. Hindi kumibo si Anita. Hindi rin siya masaya.