Behind the skies and lies

Kabanata 26

Balisa ako sa buong bakasyon namin sa Bulacan. Para akong walang buhay na naglalakad. Nagpapatianod lang ako sa hila ng mga pinsan ko. Mula sa pag gym at pag iikot dito sa Bulacan, dala dala ko sa isip ang katotohanan. Sa bawat araw na naiisip ko 'yon, mas lalong bumibigat ang dibdib ko.

It was a mix of guilt, regret and longing with a hint of hope for unknown.

"Straighten your back, Alya!" Calie hissed upon seeing me do squats.

Sa ganito ako nababalik sa reyalidad.

"Okay! Okay!"

Ginugugol ko ang oras sa pagbabasa, libang at pasyal dito. Nasa wisyo sila Calie mag gym kaya halos araw araw ay hila hila nila ako sa pagwo-workout. It made me occupied and somehow feel better.

They kept me company. We talked about our business and possible passive income. Our parents are hard working. Halata naman dahil hindi sila nakakauwi. They prefer their life abroad. Gusto nila nagpapahinga lang dito sa Pilipinas. Kabalidtaran ng gusto naming magpipinsan.

We want to handle our business and plantation here. We also want to have our own small business for passive income.

I'm just thankful na kahit only child ako, I have these girls whom I can share my life with.

"May balak silang bigyan tayo ng condo ngayon. I think mas maganda kung iba't ibang syudad para mas makilala ang pinaplano nating pangalan."

"Yeah. We should do that. Uso ang airbnb ngayon.  Tumataas ang standards ng tao sa buhay. They thrive twice as hard nowadays. Individuals with average incomes are our target market." Komento ko sa suhestyon ni Aria.

"Amora's Ember."

Tumango ako at nagpatuloy sa pag komento sa mga negosyong gusto nilang bigyang buhay ngayong taon.

Gusto ko agad manlumo. Ngayon ang alis namin dahil sa lunes ay may pasok na. Pero nakatanggap ako ng tawag kay Mommy. She's inviting me to come to Singapore. There will be an intimate celebration for another successful deal. Bukod sa tinatamad ako umalis, magiging absent pa ako ng isang araw dahil lunes ng gabi pa ako makakauwi kung sakali.

"Mom, kailangan ba talaga ako? You know I hate skipping classes." I'm a bit hopeful she will tell me to just stay and study.

"Honey, I know you are very dedicated with your studies but take a breath!" Tumawa siya sa kabilang linya.

"Is my ticket booked already?"

Humagikgik siya. "Yes!"

I can't say no to Mommy. She's too sweet to turn down. Besides, I miss her and daddy.

Skipping a day won't hurt, right?

Nagsabi agad ako sa group chat namin nila Iza na hindi ako makakapasok ng isang araw. I was so eager to go home but I still have my duty as a daughter. Namimiss ko na din naman sila kaya ayos na din kahit biglaan.

Dumiretso agad ako sa airport. I will just be there to celebrate with them. They secured another major deal internationally. It will add to their achievements. That's what keeps them going. Bata palang, naintindihan at natanggap ko na 'yon. I will be as supportive as them.

Yes, they are lacking in daily presence. However, they never missed an important day in my life. I am very sheltered and loved.