TGJ 2: My Grumpy Jerk (On Hiatus)

Chapter 3

"Good day, your application for the University Entrance Examination is approved. Kindly reply with your complete name to this email to confirm your attendance on the said activity. We are looking forward to seeing you around. That's all. Thank you for participating!

I almost fell from my bed upon reading the reply of the University I dreamt to be part of to my application. It is surreal reading the message. I am about to send my complete name when suddenly mom's image appears to mind. I deleted what I have typed.

"I can't do this," I say feeling so depressed. I put my phone on the bed and watch the ceiling. What if mom won't approve?

I shake my head and think of what should I do. Other universities had already replied to my application too but what I truly wanted is this university from which Mr. Martin graduated and the jerk soon to be a part.

"I'm jealous of him he can choose whatever university he likes at ease," I murmur to myself.

I have been stressing myself out of this. I am between going for my dream and leaving mom.

Dad, help me get through this...

"Sarada? The dinner is ready," I hear mom knock at the door.

"I'm coming," I reply and get up from the bed. I grab my phone and dash downstairs.

"What do we have for dinner?" I ask and upon reaching the table, I am amazed and drool at the food served in front of me.

"I cooked your favorite," she smiles at me and I dig into the table right away.

"Mom, you are amazing!" I tell her and I notice a small blush on her cheeks.

"Come on, you're complimenting me much," she waves her hand in the air like she is embarrassed or something.

"It's true though," I say and she chuckles.

"Let's eat," and she picks from the plate.

This is one I'm going to miss if I will pursue my dream. I can't miss all mom's cooking for me.

"Sarada, are you okay?" she notices my silence. I immediately compose myself and act like it was nothing.

"Huh? It's nothing mom. Something came up but it's nothing to worry about," I refuse to tell her about it. She stops eating and stares at me. I start to get nervous. I know she is going to ask me about it.

"I know something's bothering you lately. I have noticed but I never dared to ask I wanted you to initiate the talking but you seem not to tell me," she reveals. I am obvious as always. Well, nobody can keep a secret from their moms.

"About that..." I start and she waits for me to continue.

"I got a reply from the University I told you about before. The university I wanted to be part of but that's far from home," I tell her, and I can't stop my face from showing off the truth. This topic bothers me so much.

"Are you bothered that I won't approve of your application for the university?" she asks in a calm voice.

"Well, I don't want to leave you here all alone. If I'm going to that university, I should rent an apartment and won't be home every day," I say almost crying.

"Sarada, you should think of your future. Always remember that your dad and I will always be here to support you and your dreams," she tells me. I look at her face and she is smiling.

"Mom," I murmur and tears rush down my cheeks.

"I know you have been dreaming of going to that university since you were a kid. Your dad in heaven will be very happy if you can fulfill both of your dreams," her voice cracks as she is about to cry too.