Hidayah had just arrived in New York and would be studying there.
A few months later, the Summer Holidays had begun... Hidayah is seen sitting on the bed when her phone suddenly rings.
Over the phone, a conversation is taking place between Hidayah and her father.
What's the point of a holiday if you stay indoors?
It's very cold here Abah.
Hidayah tries to dissuade her parents from coming to New York and visit her, but to no avail.
Great news Hidayah! Your mum and I are coming over to see how you are doing!
You sound like you don't want us to come and see you.
Then we will just stay indoors too when we get there!
Hidayah sat on her bed, pondering over the conversation that she just had with her parents.
At least there is accommodation for them and they don't have to stay in hotel.
Perhaps it's because I have already planned my summer itinerary...
Afterall, my housemate is spending her summer back in Hong Kong and she even offered to pay half my rent for a whole four months...
Why did I resist so strongly against my parents visit?
In her class for example, Hidayah often struggled to describe herself to others. Her classmates assumed she her religion. This caused her to feel upset and disappointed.
Huh? We thought you were Filipino?
Aren't you Latino?
It is clear that Hidayah's classmates have once again misunderstood where she was from.