Kate
Katapos kong kumain, I went upstairs to prepare myself. Bigla akong inaya ni tita Imee na lumabas, who am I to refuse? Diba.
I'll just go for a classy-casual look, white top 'cause no one will go wrong with white, paired it with brown trousers and heels.
"You're so dalaga na talaga!" sabi ni tita Imee nang makalapit ako sakanya.
Umalis din agad kami, I told her na pwede nang hindi kami magdala ng guards but she insisted kaya wala akong nagawa. It makes me uncomfortable whenever someone's there watching me all the time, hindi pa nasanay.
When we arrived, pinapili ako ni tita kung saan muna kami unang papasok and I saw Ralph Lauren. This brand is top tier for me, I love their polo, hats, everything!
Mom's favorite brands are Jo Malone or CD for perfumes, hindi siya bumibili ng other things from these luxury brands. She's an advocate for local necessities kaya what do we expect? Ladies and gentlemen, her things are just from local stores in the country.
Anyway, according to her why support foreign brands when our locals have something to offer? You're not paying for the item, you're paying for the brand.
Flashback
"Look at this anak! Do you like this? Do you want me to buy it for you?" tanong niya, Kate was just around seven years old at that time.
Kate's eyes sparkled, "Wow mama, I love that!" Kate said as she jump in excitement.
Bata pa lang, she has always been a kikay girl. She's practical, she never wanted a lot of toys instead she wanted new clothes and books.
Tumawa lang si Irene sa reaksyon ng anak niya.
"Okay dear, let's go! Let's pay this in the counter muna then we will eat na. Is my baby hungry already?" Irene asked her little sweet daughter.
Kate nodded as she pouted, "Let's eat to my favorite restaurant, mom!" she suggested.
"Of course, if that's what my baby wants!"
As promised, they dined out on Kate's favorite restaurant, their favorite.
"Magandang umaga po! Pasok po kayo."
Irene smiled at the guard who welcomed them, nakatingin lang si Kate sa guard, ngumiti naman ito sakanya. They were assisted by the waiters and queued.
"Thank you." sabi ni Irene, the waiter smiled and handed them the menu.
"Mommy, what's magandang umaga?" she innocently asked, hindi pa niya gaanong kabisado ang native language ng mga Filipino.
Irene laughed as she fixed Kate's hair, "Magandang umaga means Good morning anak.." pagpapaliwanag ni Irene.
"Oh okay, magandang umaga mommy!"
"Magandang umaga din, my Iya!" Irene replied as she planted a kiss on her forehead.
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While reminiscing, I was interrupted by tita Imee.
"Huy, okay kalang?" tanong niya sa'kin, kanina pa pala siya tapik ng tapik sa shoulders ko.
What were those, Kate Alliana!
Ano nanaman ba ang iniisip mo!
"A-h yes tita, I'm okay.." sagot ko.
"Are you sure? You look bothered.."
"Don't mind me, I'm okay..."
"What were you asking po pala?" I asked.
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Broken Promises
FanfictionA daughter's hatred and disappointment to her mom, nevertheless, she still cares and loves her mom unconditionally. A mother's unconditional love towards her daughter even if her daughter is so cruel and envies her.
