Hidden Pain

Hidden Pain (One-Shot)

"Hi! Im Dani De Castro, I live at Brgy. Western Bicutan Taguig City and this is the story of my life." Dani is currently a grade 10 student of UP Integrated Academy. Dani is known not just for being excellent on academics but also in curricular activities since He is part of UPeepz. Dani is also known for being a happy pill and optimistic in their batch. 2nd quarter of the year where everyone is excited and nervous because of upcoming entrance exams. Dani plans to take USTET and UPCAT. Time flies so fast and Dani is still busy with school that he forgot to review for entrance exams. 1 week before the exam, Dani crammed to review and insist to put everything on his brain and he got burned out. UPCAT day came. Dani had a hard time answering the following questions despite of his Excellency on academics and Dani failed to pass the examination. Both his parents and friends we're shock when they heard about Dani's Result. He starts to doubt his abilities and talents until he doesn't have the confidence to answer questions even report in front of their class. Dani's academic performance decreases that shocked both his parents and friends. His parents started to became cold and strict to him. Some of his classmates lost their trust to dani and began to backstab him. The news spread and the whole campus was disappointed even his teachers. One night he got full of his parents complaints about things and he shouted to his parents that shocked them. Dani ran out to his room and cried all night. When he woke up, he's still not in good terms with his parents and keeps showing his smile despite of all the pain he had inside his heart. Other people thought his okay since He always smile and laugh but they don't know whats going on to his head and heart. His devastated inside, His heart is being broken piece by piece. Dani got tired of smiling and showing that he's okay. All of a sudden, everything fell. His smiles disappeared and his started to turn his back to the world. While lying down, He recalls all the pressure from his parents and classmates and even the society. Dani Cried. Dani planned to take his own life but he cannot continue it. Daniel Weep. While crying, He talk to God. "God why is this happening to me?" "God I need rest" "God I give up" Dani exclaimed. A soft voice started to talk to him. "Son, you need rest? Go rest but please don't Give up" the soft voice said. Dani got Goosebumps but he felt a warm embrace that comforts him and led him to sleep. Dani started his day by praying to God. Little by little Dani started to become happy again. Dani and Renz Bond with each other. While eating, "Even if you failed those exams, Even if you are the dumbest student in this school. Our friendship will never be affected by those things." "We became friends because of our similar taste and not because of our brains." "Everything in this world will fail, but my love for you as a friend will never fall." Renz Said while smiling. Dani started to cry. Suddenly, his parents came and sat beside their son. Dani was so shocked. "Son, Sorry for everything that we've done, Sorry for being cold and dissapointed. It is because we have great expectations in you and we let those expectations to devour our hearts for you." Dani's Father said. His parents started to cry. "My Ae-gi (Child) We will never do that again and We promise to always comfort you and understand you everytime you fail. They hugged each other and started to bond happily. Dani entered on a private school for his senior high school years together with Renz. He continue to attend church and change his perspective in life and continue to live positive. Dani Became a student leader and a warrior of God. "Again, Im Dani and this is the story of my awesome life. Leaving you with this Bible verse."

" but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint."

- Isaiah 40:31