Drunk On Your Love (Crushback Series #1)

MFC-2

"Magkano po, kuya?" I asked the tricycle driver when we got into Lola's yard.

"20 pesos po, ma'am," he said. I open my bag and get my pouch there. I don't see any 20 peso bill so I decided to get the 50 pesos. As soon as I gave him the money, I turned my way to Lola's place.

"Ma'am, iyong sukli niyo po." I heard the call of a tricycle driver.

"Hindi na po, Manong. Sa inyo na." I smiled at him.

"Hala, maraming salamat po, ma'am. Tatanggapin ko na po 'to. Kailangan na kailangan po, eh. Pambili ng diaper at bigas." His eyes moist while saying those words.

"Mabuti po 'yan, kuya."

"Salamat po talaga, ma'am. Sige po at lalarga na ako para makabiyahe ulit. Maraming salamat po ulit." Nakangiting sabi niya at muling pina-andar ang motor. Tumango na lang ako sa kaniya bilang pag-paalam.

My heart is so soft when it comes to the people like Manong. Even with how hard life is, they're still not into wrongdoings. Marangal ang trabaho nila. If I have a father like that, I will never be ashamed of him. Having those kinds of people is something to be proud of.

Tiningnan ko ang kabuu-an ng lugar. By just looking at the view, my eyes are already full. If there's one thing that Brgy. Dose' proud having of, it is their scenery. The green color of leaves is everywhere. This place is full of Acacia trees. Even on a highway, they still have Acacia. The view of mountains is visible right here. The clouds that almost cover the mountains, it looks like the clouds were kissing the mountain.

Nakakagaan sa pakiramdam ang ganitong klaseng tanawin. 'Yong tipong 'pag pagod ka ay titingin ka lang sa ganiyang tanawin ay mawawala ang pagod mo.

Tinignan ko rin ang bahay ni Lola. It's painted with a cream color. Hindi ito sobrang laki at hindi din maliit, sakto lang. Different kinds of flowers are in the front yard. I know it's Tita who made this. Ang ganda lang. This is what I like about the province, plants are everywhere.

"La! I'm already here," sigaw ko habang papalapit sa bahay. I heard noises inside, maybe it's television.

Hinubad ko muna ang sapatos ko at inilagay sa gilid. My shoulder hurts because of this heavy bag I am carrying. My stomach sounded when I smelled something. I am already hungry.

"La!" Patuloy na sigaw ko ngunit wala akong sagot na natanggap. Nilibot ko ang tingin sa loob, kulay puti ang pinta sa loob na nakakasilaw sa mata. May vase na nakalagay sa center table na pinapalibutan ng sofa. May malaki ring cabinet kung saan nakalagay ang mga appliances tulad ng tv, DVD, box. Ang dami ding stuffed toys.

My attention locked on the frame attached to the wall. It's their family picture. Mga panahong bata pa si Lola Nesa at nandiyan pa si Lolo Fredo. They looked happy in this picture. Kaso nga lang, ilang taon ang nakalipas ay kinuha din si Lolo Fredo. Magkamukhang-magkamukha talaga si Papa at Tita Nez. Parang kambal sila kung titignan. No wonder why Heza, Tita Nez's daughter looks like ate Shin.

I turned around, hindi ko pa din nakikita si Lola.  I wonder where she is. Baka nga natutulog pa. May tatlong pinto dito sa bahay ni Lola, lahat ay kulay kayumanggi. Tinungo ko isa-isa ang silid. Ngunit nasa huli na akong kwarto nang hindi ko pa din siya makita.

Baka na sa kusina. Right. Maybe she's in the kitchen?

"Graduating na 'di ba? Mabuti iyan para makatulong na din sa inyo."

"Oo nga po, La. Nahihirapan na kasi si tatay sa pagta-trabaho.

I heard voices coming from the kitchen. I started to step my feet towards there. The voices became loud when I am close to the kitchen.