Nagising ako mula sa malalim na tulog nang maramdaman ko ang vibration ng selpon sa ibabaw ng lamesang tinulugan ko. Hindi na pala 'ko umabot sa higaan kagabi. Sumakit tuloy ang likod ko sa posisyon ko.
Humikab kong inabot ang bagay at sinilip ang tumatawag. Nagising ang diwa ko nang makita ang pangalan ni dad sa screen. This is once in a blue moon.
"Good morning dad," bati ko gamit ang sinanay kong malalim na boses.
'Good morning hijo. I'm calling to remind you that your driver is on his way to pick you up. Are you packed?'
Bumalik ang stress na tinulugan ko kagabi pagkatapos kong maalala ang tungkol sa paglipat ko ngayong araw,
"Yes, I'm almost done," I lied. I'm not even in half of it.
'Good,' aniya. 'How about your application form? What major do you have in mind?'
Bumaba ang tingin ko sa papel na pinirmahan ko. This is not what I wanted but I know this is what he expects from me.
"Business, dad,"
My dad works in the business industry. We had a family business called Varra Enterprise, a national consumer goods company founded by dad's great grandfather in the 1930s. It became the family tradition to pass the company to the heir after generations and sadly, it's not my turn.
Narinig ko ang maliit na selebrasyon ni dad sa kabilang linya pagkatapos ng narinig.
'You pick the right choice, hijo. A good future is after you, my man. Goodluck in LU,"
He was about to end the call when I interrupted.
"Are you free this Saturday?"
'Why?'
"Dinner date with the girls. It's been a month since the last time we ate together," I said while fidgeting my fingers.
It took a minute before I heard his voice. 'My secretary will email you my schedule. For now gear yourself up.'
For what? To show me that it's always his work over us. Tch!
Pagkatapos iwan ni dad ang tawag pabagsak akong sumandal sa upuan at binaba ang atensyon ko sa brochure ng unibersidad na papasukan ko. Dad really wants me to follow his steps. Kahit ang unibersidad na papasukan ko ay ayon sa kanyang kagustuhan. Lugar kung saan siya lumaki at nakilala ng lahat.
Lancaster University
A school for boys that is famous for their good facilities, activities, and teaching methods.
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"Kuya! Breakfast is ready!" Violet announced behind the door.
Violet, the youngest and the source of positive energy in the house. That's why hearing her tiny voice turned my frown upside down.
"Coming!"
Pagdating sa lamesa ay nahanap ko ang dalawa ko pang kapatid sa kanilang mga upuan.
"Vane no phone at the table," Tori spoke with authority.
Victoria or Tori, the oldest. She's sweet, caring, and independent but fragile. She can handle us but she can't handle herself in love.
"Five minutes sis," Vane replied.
Vanessa or Veyn, the one after me. She's the most hard headed person I know and the sister that never fails to annoy me.
"Kanina pa 'yan palugit mo Vanessa. Hindi pinaghihintay ang pagkain," by that Vane immediately put her phone down and composed herself on the table.
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Behind the Veil
Teen FictionVale Guevarra, also known as Valéria Guevarra behind the mask, was obliged to hide her true identity by her late mother. Valéria's father dreams of having a boy, but unfortunately, Valéria's mom blessed their family with four consecutive girls. To f...
