My Three Stepbrothers

I woke up to loud knocking and someone repeatedly shouting my name. I was sure it was Aling Lourdes, the owner of this rental place.

Aling Lourdes shouted,

"I stood up and immediately opened the door for her."

"Well, Maki, it seems like you're forgetting something?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Aling Lourdes, I don't have any money right now. Can I—" I couldn't finish my sentence because she interrupted.

"If you can't pay, you should leave now. Nothing is free, and if you don't, I'll report you to the barangay," she said before leaving.