Aftermath

12.| Dreams

Kiefer

Every time i remember that talk with Mika, i feel lost.

I want to believe she said those words out of anger or she simply want revenge. But then again, it's Mika we're talking about so revenge will never be part of the list.

Until now the scenario still lingers. How she looked at me in the eyes and said those killer words. Her words killed me. Slowly killing me till now.

Everything around me was a blur after she went out of the room, i didn't know how i managed to leave the place. All i can remember was I hopped inside my car and told Kuya Fred to drop me at my condo. I didn't know how long it took us to reach The Fort.

Mom kept on calling me but i didn't answer. I don't know what to say. Heck, i don't even want to comment anything about it. I feel like I'm killing myself more by doing so.

I attend practice & business meetings but refused to have any activities aside from those. I know i should engage in different stints to forget the incident. But i know better, i might just ruin everything if i force myself.

I don't even want to go to parties, events & whatnots. After all my commitments i stay either in Cainta or my condo.

My thoughts were interrupted when i heard my phone buzzed.

From: Papa
Manong, saan ka?

I'm sure Mama asked Papa to text me and know my whereabouts.

To: Papa
Condo lang, Pa. Bakit? Meeting?

From: Papa
Hindi. 10mins dyan na ako.

Knew it! I know it's my overprotective Mama's order. I know naman Papa, he trust me with my decisions in life. Never siyang nakialam, mas gusto niya yung ako yung mag share sakanya ng problema ko at hindi na siya yung unang magtatanong.

I called the receptionist and informed them that my Dad's coming so they can send him up immediately.

I'm watching TV when i heard the doorbell. I stood up and went to open the door.

"Hi Pa..." and he pat my back. "Napadalaw ka, Pa?"

He looked at me, "Bakit? Bawal na bang dumalaw? Baka may tinatago ka na babae dito?" He kid.

"Hahaha. Pa, isa lang masasabi ko. Mana ako sayo. Bahala ka na anong ibig sabihin ko doon." I volleyed back.

"Aba't! Kung nag-mana ka sakin, ibig sabihin wala. Stick to one kasi ako..." He said which made me laugh.

"Ayon naman pala, Pa. Pero hindi ba "stick to onesssss?"" I kid. I went to the kitchen to get some cold beer and some pulutan.

Papa gave me a dagger look but ended up laughing after, "Stick to one lang. Walang "s"."

"Yes naman. Yan yung sinasabi ko sayong mana ako sayo, Pa." And placed the drinks and finger foods on the table.

"Ang balak ko lang sa pag punta dito, bumisita. Hindi makipag inuman." I know he's kidding.

"Hahaha. Wala akong ibang pagkain, Pa. Yan lang." I said.

"Ano bang gusto mong kainin? Kumakain ka ba ng maayos? Pag nalaman ng Mama mo yan, papauwiin ka niya sa Cainta." He lectured.