Curse of Summer ✔️

Chapter 21

CHAPTER 21

"I'm sorry but we're not hiring."

"You didn't pass our qualifications."

"We're sorry to inform you that you'll not proceed to the next hiring process."

"You don't have experience yet? We're looking for someone with at least two-year experience."

"We can see that you're not qualified for this Job."

Pinunasan ko ang pawis pag labas ng huling building na pinasukan ko. Pinaypayan ko ang sarili gamit ang dala kong brown envelope at nakasimangot na hinubad ang suot kong coat dahil naliligo na ako sa pawis!

I decided not to work for my parents due to personal reasons. I want to learn and be independent by my own. Alam kong mataas na posisyon agad ang ibibigay sa akin kung sa Del-cojuanco o Servantes man ako magtatrabaho. I want to start from the bottom. I want to prove that I can survive without relying on my inheritances.

Ang hirap palang maghanap ng trabaho. Most of the companies are looking for someone with experience. I don't understand! Paano ako magkakaroon ng experience kung wala namang gustong tumanggap sa akin?

And knowing na Del-cojuanco ako, mas lalo nila akong ayaw tanggapin dahil baka hindi raw nila ako kayang bigyan ng malaking salary offer. Gosh.

Pagod at drained na ako. Pagod na akong mareject at drained na ako sa maraming interviews na pinuntahan ko. Ni isa, walang gustong tumanggap sa akin. Pinalobo ko ang pisngi at humalukipkip. Hindi dapat ako sumuko. Habang may buhay, may problema---may pag-asa pala.

Umupo ako sa pinakamalapit na bench para makapag-pahinga. Isang buwan na ang nakaraan simula ng umalis ako ng Hacienda Del-cojuanco. Namiss ko agad ang tahimik at malawak naming rancho. Namimiss ko na ang sariwang hangin, ang kapayapaan na meron roon. Ibang-iba dito sa City. Maraming tao, maingay at may polusyon.

The girl beside me stared at me for a while. Sinuri niya ako mula ulo Hanggang paa. I raised my brow. Alam kong naliligo na ako sa pawis at magulo na ang buhok ko pero alam kong maganda pa rin ako, so what's her problem?

Tumunog ang cellphone ko kaya nawala ang atensyon ko sa Babae. My mother is calling. Tumitig muna ako ng ilang segundo sa screen bago sagutin.

"Luan! Where are you? We're worried about you."

"Mom," Kalamado kong sabi. "I'm fine! I'm just looking for work. I attended interviews."

My mother dramatically gasped for air. "What are you doing? Why are you making things hard for yourself? Ikaw ang magmamana ng Servantes Electrical Incorporation. Bakit humahanap ka pa ng ibang kumpanya?!"

Sobrang lakas ng boses ni Mommy sa kabilang linya, narinig ng katabi ko. Gulantang itong napatingin sa akin, hindi makapaniwala.

"Mom, please."

"Go home and I'll make you a branch manager!"

"Mom. Uuwi rin po ako. Where's Dad? Huwag mo na akong masyadong iisipin. Sige, pauwi na po ako." Malambing kong sagot sa kanya.

Bumuntong-hininga siya at hindi agad sumagot. "Your Dad is talking to someone on his phone. Alright Lu. Hihintayin kita."

"Okay Mom. I'll update you. I love you."

"I love you too." My mother replied before ending our conversation.

I stared at the building on the other side of the road. Everything is still fresh in my memories. My heart is still hurting and mourning. I still remember the last time I saw Abel. The last time that didn't turn out right for my heart.