Notes from the Moon (Solar Series #1)

17 Part II

Continuation of 17 Part I...

Despite everything that has been going on at home, I tried not to be bothered especially when I'm in front of Dani. I don't want her to feel down just because I am.

"And because it's our anniversary today, I prepared something special for you", I exclaimed. I surprised Dani on our 3rd anniversary as a couple. I learned how to play Clair de Lune on the violin. I thought I'd give it my all.

This may be the last time she'll get to see me play.

"Hey, look! There's a shooting star! Let's make a wish", I exclaimed. Like what I promised back then, I wanted us to have a date at my office overlooking the city at night. She'd always look up at the sky with adoration just like how much I admire her face every time I see her.

I closed my eyes and made a wish. I wished for my dad to change. I don't know what his reason was for hurting my mom and I but I wanted it to end. I want to live as I wish and not be ordered around. I want to raise a family with Dani. God, I'd die if it's not her who I'd see walking towards me down the aisle.

Simula noon, madalang nalang kaming magkita ni Dani. I'd always go home to check on mama. Dun na rin ako madalas matulog sa bahay imbes na sa condo dumiretso galing sa trabaho. Masyadong natuon ang atensyon ko sa trabaho at kay mama kaya unti-unti ko na ring napapabayaan ang relasyon namin ni Dani. I can sense how annoyed she is at me whenever we'd call each other.

But I have no choice. Dumagdag pa yung pagkawala ng mga investors sa kumpanya. Not to mention, unti-unting bumababa ang income namin for the past few weeks. I've been so stressed that I barely get any sleep. My anxiety level rises whenever I'd leave mama and go to work. I was worried papa might do something bad to her when I'm away. I also sometimes couldn't control my feelings to the point where I'd shout at my employees.

Everything has not been going so well for me.

"You're the one at fault here!", rinig kong sigaw ni papa kay mama. I decided to stay outside for a while to listen in on their conversation. I got home from work and saw them fighting again.

"Ano ka ba Dave! Hindi natin kailangang hawakan ang buhay ng anak natin. He has a life of his own so please do not force anything on him", sagot sa kaniya ni mama.

"Hindi ka ba nag-iisip? If he gets married to Zara, it'll be easier for the company. Hindi na tayo malululon sa utang."

"You're always at the casino spending all your money so now, our son has to suffer. Solve it on your own dahil ikaw ang may kagagawan niyan. Wag mong idamay si Dee. The bankruptcy is of your own doing! "

Sabay ng pagsigaw ni mama ay isang malakas na sampal sa kaniyang pisngi ang kaniyang natanggap kay papa. I tightly closed my eyes as they shed tears down my face. I couldn't believe he's been gambling the whole time. I was about to step in when I received a call from Dani. I moved a little bit further for my parents not to hear me.