Boundless [COMPLETED]

Boundless

"Five minutes, Ky. Hurry up!" A whisper came out from my mouth.
Five minutes and my first ever record of quizzes will gone wrong, I hurriedly pack my things for school and got my comb, I combed back my hair.
I ran up the stairs to get in my room where I saw my classmates gossiping and talking like hell. I was like /where's the instructor?/ I left out a sigh when I realized I'm not late.

"Good morning, Class! Get  1/4 sheet of paper." I  quickly pull out a piece of paper from my bag as well as ballpen.

First subject; first quiz.
Good for breakfast, isn't it?

I'd finished the quiz and got the highest score. I never let myself get a lowest one. Education is the only one I can hold 'til last. In the middle of the discussion, someone- A Supreme Student Government officer come up and excused herself to the instructor.

"Miss Kyline Lim, Carmella Tan..." and so on.
"You're invited to go to the faculty room for some important matter."
I stayed shock and my heart starts to beat heavily. I clean up my things and started to walk outside right after I said goodbye to my instructor. I am really afraid of what will come out to the faculty ladies' mouth. Am I going to be expelled? I didn't do wrong. I swear.
We got our feet quickly to the faculty room's door and slowly entered the room. We are eight here and they are running for honors-- I'm starting to freak out.

"Alright girls, we chose you to be the representative of our school to the upcoming National Girl Scout at Cebu City on September 14-18. We knew all your skills, we knew you all do proficient academic performance that's why we're expecting best than good." Ms. Catamora said, the coordinator of GSP in our school.

"You are now Cadette, so you'll be changing uniform. Here's the new uniform. Look for yourself." She handed the pamphlet where the image of the uniform been placed.

This isn't good for me. I have many expenses and I can't afford this. I shrugged after seeing the uniform. Even though how much I wanted to experience this camping, I still can't. I don't want to see my mom getting weaker each day because of my expenses. I was raised in a simple living, we don't have enough money for the family matter bills. Mommy don't have lasting job; she's a single mother. I am an University Scholar and it lessen the expenses in my schooling.

That's great right? Indeed, Kyline.
My classmates enjoyed the news but I didn't.

"Ma'am, I'm sorry I cannot go. I'm sure it's worth 10 thousand including the uniform, transportation and pocket money. Obviously, I can't afford that ." I said.
They convinced me to talk to my mom and ask her if I can join the Camp. I know she'll grant me-- I know her well.

I took out my phone and started calling her.
After a minute she answered it.
I greeted her and afterwards, I told her about the National GSP Camping then it was followed a great silence. After a minute, she said hello again, like I was ended the call.

"Wala pa akong pera anak, sa 14 ko pa makukuha eh." She said.

As what I'm expecting. I got this heavy feeling inside me that is needed to come out. My eyes began watering-- I don't know. I took a long breath 'til I recovered.

"Ah. Ma? Required eh. Pero sige kung wala talaga, 'wag na lang. It's okay."  I replied. But deep inside me, I am hurting. I get envy of my classmates because of the thought they can go and I can't. I said goodbye to mom and ended the call. I cried.

In the afternoon, I was asked again if I'll join the Camp and I said no. They pushed me to call my mom again and convinced her. But before I tap her name on my contacts, my cellphone vibrates where I saw my mom's calling. I answered it. She asked me what parents usually ask then she bring up the topic about the GSP. I gasped for air-- I'm crying again.

"Nak, May kaklase ka bang nagpapautang? Umutang ka muna, babayaran ko na lang pag nakuha ko na ang pera." She said happily on the phone. My silent crying turned to sob.

"Ma, it's okay. Alright? Don't worry." I said trying to control myself from sobbing.

"Nasaan ang teacher mo? Give her the phone, kakausapin ko siya." She said. I know what she'll do. She'll talk to my instructor and ask if she can barrow money for the Camp and will be paid off on 14. She's like that.

"Ma naman! It's okay. Take care always, I'll see you soonest. I love you and by the way, opportunity don't last. I can join some other time." I said while wiping tears.

"Ah... paano kung kailangan talaga? Sa 14 pa kasi 'yong pera, anak. Wala akong extra dito eh." My mom said with a sad tone. I know she is.

"They can do nothing about it, Ma. Sige na! I've a classes pa e. I love you." I said. And ended the call.

After the phone call, I go out the room and walk straight to the faculty room, I saw Ms. Catamora and got myself to her table, I greeted her and told her I can't go. I saw a disappointed look on her face. I know she is. I made up my mind and they can do nothing about it. I walk back to my room and pay attention to the new subject instructor.

I don't know what I feel other than being happy. I had a woman who'll give everything to her daughter--Everything.
I had her and that is what really matter. We can have so many expensive things and have numerous experience from an expedition but we can't have a mother who'll give up everything for the needs and wants of her family. I'm so proud of her even though she don't have lasting job, even though she don't have so much money. I'm proud of her for being a courageous mother.

All for you, My boundless love.