The Truth Untold

CHAPTER 3

FRANCO WARD'S POV

Hi! I'm Franco Ward, 15 years old. I live here in Canada after I was born because my father, Zain Ward is working here and she promised my mother, Althea Ward that they will live here when their first child came and that's me. My parents are both Filipinos, most of the people are wondering because of this. They're always saying that I am foreigner because my surname is Ward and I am mestizo.

I have three siblings, two boys and one baby girl. They are Tyrone, Michael and baby Annika. Today is my last day of class and we only have one subject left.

My parents talked last night that we will have our vacation in the Philippines, so I will be packing my bags for tomorrow's trip.

"So what's your plan? Where are you going to have your vacation?" Jefferson asked. "My parents did not ask me this time. I just heard them last night that we are going to have our vacation at the Philippines which is not bad to me, it's been a long time since we've been there." I said.

"Oh? So I guess, as usual, your trip will be tomorrow? Slap me if I'm wrong, I bet you won't." Jefferson challenging me and I slapped him.

"Ouch! Why?! Am I wrong this time? Is it next week or next month?" he asked. I answered his question with no. "Then when are you going to Philippines?" he asked again with confused eyes. "Tomorrow HAHAHA!" I laugh so hard because of his reaction.

"You! Then why did you slap me? Are you not okay with you slapping me every time I call you Co-ward? HAHAHA!" he attacked me. "You!" I glared while pointing him.

"No no no! Stop HAHA I was just kidding because it will be long again before I'll be able to call you," he emotionally stated. "Say that again or else..." I warned him with a monotone.

"I'm just kidding, okay? Then why did you slap me earlier?" he asked confusely. "No reason" I uttered with no emotions at all. "Ugh! You're so sweet. Can I pinch your cheeks?" He said with a sweet voice, yuck! "Dude, stop. HAHAHA you're gay! Yikes!"

After class...
*Momma calling*
Me: Hello, Mom?
Mom: Hello, Franco? Where are you?
Me: I'm at the pizza house, why?
Mom: With?
Me: With Jefferson, Mom.
Mom: Okay, honey. I'll get you there, no need to take a bus. I'm buying some pasalubongs for your cousins.
Me: Okay, Mom. I'll be waiting.

After a while...
"Franco, are you ready? Oh Jefferson, hi!" Mom greeted my friend as she saw him. "Hi, auntie!" he smiled at Mom.

"Sorry baby, you and Franco can't bond longer because he'll be packing his bags for tomorrow's trip." Mom explained even she don't need to because Jeff already knows.

"Yeah, auntie. It's okay, I understand. I have lots of things to do too because later is the party of my grandma. Just had a last bonding with Franco before we see each other next year HAHAHA!" Jefferson smiled at my mom.

"HAHAHA! I see, happy birthday to your grandma! Do your parents make their plans already about your vacation?" They are close to each other as well just like me and Jeff.

"They were busy I guess after the celebration they will talk about it." Jeff put his elbows at the table.

*Momma's phone rang*
"Oh sorry Jefferson, his father's already calling. We need to go now." She bid a goodbye while she's looking at her phone. "Okay, auntie. Safe trip for tomorrow!" Jefferson hugged my mom. "Thanks, honey. Be careful going home." -Hello Daddy?