Whelving Warmth (LAS #1)

05

Whelving Warmth
Chapter 05

"School is fine, dad. We just had our major exams," I twirled the pesto in my fork and ate it. "Hindi naman ako masyado nahirapan"

I even think that I aced the exams lalo na sa Developmental Economics and Financial Management. I studied so hard for it.

As much as I don't want to acknowledge Theo's help, but I can't deny that it's a factor as well.

Pinakialaman niya kasi yung mga notes ko nung isang beses na nag-CR ako. When I came back, he shared that he also took those subject in his undergrad.

He offered that he can help me kapag daw may hindi ako naiintindihan. I refused because usually I understand the lesson naman and I don't want to ask for anybody's help, but he insisted.

Kapag napapansin niya na yun yung inaaral ko at medyo nahihirapan ako, nakikialam siya.

Ayaw ko pa naman ng ganoon but he's really persistent. Hindi ko nalang ginawang big deal.

Besides, it's his choice to offer help.

Minaliit ko pala talaga yung isang yun. He's very intelligent, as in really. He teaches me as if he just took the lessons yesterday, kahit na taon na talaga yung lumipas.

Ilang beses ulit kami nagkita sa mga nakalipas na linggo pagkatapos nung sa UPD, even we didn't plan to see each other. He would just randomly pop out of nowhere.

Maybe he likes the environment here in QC than in Makati, kaya dumadayo pa siya dito.

"That's good. I'm proud of you Sadie," nakangiting sabi ni Daddy sakin.

He was the one to fetch me in school earlier. Nagulat nga ako nung tumawag siya at sinabing nasa parking na siya.

"How about you Dad? Kamusta?"

Hindi niya ko pinapunta sa office buong linggo dahil sa mga exams ko. He told me to prioritize my acads first. Pero alam kong madaming ginagawa sa kumpanya kasi hindi na siya halos umuwi sa bahay.

Even during last weekend, hindi siya umuwi ng Sabado at Linggo. I was left with Manang Fely and the other maids.

"Nadelay yung tapos ng project sa Pasay," he shared. "We were supposed to visit it last week but upon inspection may nakitang dapat ayusin"

"Oh my, malala ba? What's the plans?" nag-aalala kong sabi.

"Minor issues only," he sipped at his wine. "Less than a month and it would be finish. Inasikaso ni Ashton. That man is really dependable. I would die peacefully if I know that I would be leaving you to him."

"Don't say that dad."

We went home after our dinner.

Kinabukasan, since it's Saturday, I was preparing myself for work when Daddy knocked at my door.

"Dad, I'll follow nalang," I said while combing my hair.

Hindi pa ko tapos mag-ayos. Basang-basa pa nga yung buhok ko. While he on the other hand, looks ready to go.

"No need, iha. Just rest today. Kakatapos lang ng exams mo. Think of it as your rest day," he said as he kissed my forehead. Umalis na rin siya pagkatapos.

After drying my hair, I drifted back to sleep. Babawi muna ako sa tulog. It was past lunch time when I woke up.

I ate downstairs alone.

Sabi ni Manang Fely, ako nalang daw ang hindi nakakakain sa bahay. Nang kumatok daw siya sa kwarto ko nung umaga ay wala raw sumagot.

Hindi niya naman na raw ako pinilit gisingin kasi nakita niyang halos hindi na ko matulog sa kakaaral.