To Catch A Dream (Architect Series #1)

❛ eighteen ❜

I held my luggage firmly as I entered our house here in Manila. It is still the same, nothing has changed and it is still clean. Mariin akong napapikit. One of my greatest memories here was when my parents were still there to take care of me but when we moved to Bataan, everything changed.

Dapat nga rito ako patitirahin nina Mommy at hindi ako papayagang mag-condo kaso ayon 'yong ni-request ko noong debut ko. I want to live independently. Pina-practice ko na ang mag-isa para kapag ako naman ang naging successful, ako ang mag-aalaga sa mga magulang ko.

The maid took my belongings and put it in my room. After some time, I heard some noises outside. I know that it was my parents because I heard our maids greeting my Mom and Dad. Halos mahulog na ako sa hagdan sa kamamadali na bumaba upang masalubong sila.

"I miss you, Mom," I kissed my Mom's cheeks.

"You look stunning as usual, Venus," my Dad is trying to have my attention by kissing the top of my head.

"Thankyou, Daddy," siya naman ang niyakap ko nang mahigpit.

I am very close to my parents. Pinalaki nila akong open sa kanila. Pinalaki nila akong hindi naiilang sa kanila. My parents are my life. I can't imagine my life without them.

"Gabi na kami nakarating ng Dad mo. Sorry, Vena. Are you bored here?"

"Hindi po, Mommy."

"Kumain na tayo ng dinner. We're tired. I'm really sorry, anak. Bukas na lang tayo mag-bonding. Is that okay with you?"

I nod and smile sweetly. I want them to rest because they are always tired. They always spent their full time at work. They did everything to give me a luxurious life, and I am fine with it, as long as they're healthy and happy with their job.

My Dad sat next to my Mom. Hindi na ako nagtaka na napakaraming pagkain ang nakahain sa lamesa. Alam kong pinaluto ito ni Mommy hindi para sa amin, kun'di para sa mga maids at drivers.

"Venus," my Mom spoke.

"Yes, Mommy?" I answered, tinigil ko ang pag-inom at hinarap sila.

"Sabi ng kaibigan ko, nakita nila kayo sa bar nina Melanie. Mind to explain me ano'ng ginagawa niyo ro'n?"

Tuluyan ko nang nailapag ang glass. My lips parted. Hindi naman strikto sa ganito si Mommy pero kinabahan ako sa ginamit niyang tono sa akin. Galit ba siya because I did something wrong or what?

"Uminom, Mommy."

"Oh, okay." Nagpatuloy na siya sa pagkain. "Do you want to say something?"

Dad glanced at my side. Parang may hinihintay sila na sabihin ko. I played with my fingers. I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out. I think, they know something. Alam ba nila that I am living with Fabian?

Fuck.

"M-mommy, d-daddy, a-ano po kasi," I stammered. "I already have a boyfriend."

My Mom raised her eyebrow to me, hinihintay na dugtungan ko ang aking huling sinabi.

"And his name is Fabian Guerrero," humina ang aking boses.

"Guerrero?" Her eyebrows furrowed. Nagtaka rin ako nang mapatingin si Daddy kay Mommy at tinitigan ito nang masama. "Perhaps I know that man, I have a girl bestfriend na Guerrero rin ang last name."