Chapter 20

GREGORIO gave each one a candle.

The students moaned in frustration.

"Tomorrow morning I will send Mang Nestor to town to buy more gas to use in the generator," Gregorio added.

"I'll just go with Mang Nestor tomorrow Sir," Noel suggested looking at the caretaker.

Gregorio turned his head to the young man, who was secretly celebrating.

"Maybe you can buy some junk food tomorrow, Noel?" Maggie asked him.

"Sure!" Noel answered. "Can I go with Mang Nestor tomorrow, Sir?" He asked the artist again who seemed to be silent for a moment.

"Are you sure?" Gregorio asked the young man as he played with his fingers. He already knew who his fourth victim would be.

"Yes, Sir!" Noel answered quickly.

"All right, go with Mang Nestor tomorrow morning."

"Yahoo!" Noel said cheerfully, and he asked his fellow students what else they wanted to buy.

"Just buy junk foods," they replied.

"Okay, noted guys!"