To My Youth

Prologue

Disclaimer

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of Author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual person, living or dead, or actual events are purely coincidental.

Warning:

This story contains typos and grammatical error, so please bear with me. This story tackles about abuse. Also contains strong language that is not suitable for young readers.

I lack knowledge about many things, so if you ever encounter something wrong with my chapters, please tell me. If you find some of the following dramatic, I am also sorry. I let my hand type whatever was on my mind.

There will be a lot of inaccurate information as you read ahead. I do not know how the college system works or even the jobs. I am just a student who needs to learn more.

The whole story contains abuse (some flashbacks), so please read it when you're ready. As much as possible, I don't want to trigger anybody with the following scenes.

If you're into well-written stories, TMY isn't for you. It's poorly written, sorry.

Please be with me as I grow.
As my characters grow. Maraming salamat.

Plagiarism is a crime

"Ladies and gentlemen, Our Airline welcomes you to Manila City. The local time is 2:50 p.m. For your safety and the safety of those around you, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened and keep the aisle clear until we are parked at the gate. The Captain will then turn off the "Fasten Seat Belt" sign, indicating it is safe to stand. Please use caution when opening the overhead compartments and removing items, since articles may have shifted during flight. Thank you." Our purser announced.

We are bound to land in Manila. Galing kaming Japan. Mga limang oras lang ang naging layover namin at agad ding naghanda para sa susunod na flight pabalik sa Pilipinas.

When the plane landed, we started assisting our passengers. We made sure na wala nang natirang tao o valuables na pagmamay-ari ng mga pasahero kanina.

"Zia, tutuloy ka ba mamaya?" Tanong ni Klaire nang palabas na kami ng Airport.

"Yup! Are you going?"

"Oo. I'll see you later, ha? Love you!"

Matapos kong magpaalam sa kanya ay dumiretso na siya sa kanyang kotse.

I hailed a cab to take me home. The girls and I are planning to have a dinner date. Matagal-tagal na rin 'yong last bonding naming anim. I really miss them!

Pumasok kaagad ako sa loob ng taxi pagkapara. Nakatingin lamang ako sa labas ng bintana. Unti-unting naglaho sa paningin ko ang airport nang makalayo. Sa peripheral vision ko ay nakikita ko ang pagsulyap ng driver.

"Ma'am, kumusta po? Hindi tayo magkakilala pero nahalata ko po kasi ang pagod sa itsura niyo. Ayos lang po ba kayo?" Pagbasag nito ng katahimikan. Napatingin ako kay tatay taxi driver. Kitang-kita ang pag-aalala sa mukha nito.

"Tay, okay lang po ako. Maraming salamat po sa pangangamusta." I gave him a genuine smile.

"Mukhang Flight Attendant po kayo. Pasensya na kung kakausapin kita, ha? Natutuwa lang kasi ako sa'yo. Alam mo bang wala akong anak? Kaya nang makita ko ang pagod sa mukha mo ay nag-alala ako. Pero kahit pagod ka ay halata namang masaya ka sa trabaho mo. Nakakatuwa lang talaga, 'nak." Magiliw na saad ni Tatay.