His Sweet Lectures

Chapter 21: At my lowest

CARINA'S POV

I GOT HOME with Riz's help. It's really good that I can count on her all the time.

When I got out of Riz's car, I immediately ran into our house. I'm still hoping that this is all a big joke.

I still hope that mom and dad will tell me that the news is not true.

As soon as I entered, I saw mom and dad in our receiving area. They just sat there and by observing them, it seemed like even if I didn't ask, I already knew the answer.

"Mom? Dad?" I said so that I could get their attention.

"What happened?" I said

"Nothing honey, why did you come home early? I just dropped you off school?" Sabi is mom.

"How long are you planning to keep it from me?" I said.

Dad didn't say a word.

"What are you talking about?" Mom asked again

"Mom I know it! Everyone knows it except me. It's all over the news and everyone in the University knows it. Why are you still trying to keep it as a secret ?!" I said out of frustration.

Mom stopped talking. Knowing that she can't hide the truth from me anymore.

"Anak, have you talked to Vince already? Maybe his family can help us out." Mom said like she was begging me to do it.

"Enough with that nonsense. We're not going to ask for someone's help." Sabi ni Dad

"Why? This is what I'm telling you! Why you dont want to ask help for others when were already falling." Mom said to dad.

"This is a business and not a charity. Why would you go around and seek someone's help when it's our responsibility in the first place" said dad

"And you will let our lives sink? What about Carina and Sam? Have you even think of them?" Mom said and I know she's on the verge of crying

"Then why would we need someone else to pull us up? I can do this. If I have to work as an employee, I will." Sabi ni Dad

My heart softened at what he said.

I know he'll end up saying that. He has strong principles in life. He would rather go on his own than to beg with someone's help.

"I will sell the house, and look for your luxurious stuffs. We might sell it too." Dad said.

Though it was difficult for me. Thinking of letting go of bags makes me want to burst into tears as well but since it's for us, I'm willing to let go of those material things.

"Is it really your plan? You would like to see us in a very lowly life?" Sabi ni mom.

Compared to mom who is very materialistic, I know she doesn't like the idea.

"Its not the time to tolerate your materialistic personality." Dad said to mom.

"No! If you think I can live that way, I can't! I'll find my own solution to this!" Sabi ni mom

"Carina, please talk to Vince, or to your friends. To help us out here." Mom said again.

"Just shut up!" I was surprised by dad's shout.

"If you can't live simply, then leave" I was surprised by what dad said. I know mom is a materialistic person but to reach this point.

I can't believe this is happening to us.