Memories of the Wind (Passion Series #3)

Chapter 11

"Are you excited for tomorrow?" Aki asked while setting the table.

"Who wouldn't, Aquisha? Of course, I am excited!" I exclaimed and snapped my fingers. "Kaso.. medyo kabado ako ngayon para sa Q&A. I want to guess the question so that I could think about my answer for it."

"Huwag kang magpadala sa kaba mo. Jaxxon and I will be there for you, Zani. We will be there to support you," Aki stated.

Tommorow's my pageant and I already prepared myself for it. I practiced for the event for the whole month. I decided to take a rest for today so that I have enough energy for tomorrow.

Jaxxon left early for his work and Aki went here to be with me since she have nothing to do today. I was sitting on a stool while Aki is busy preparing the table. Tahimik na nakamasid ako sa kaniya, nanatiling nakaupo lamang dahil ayaw niya rin namang magpatulong sa akin sa paghahanda sa hapag.

After setting the table, she went near me. Tumayo naman ako at nauna nang dumiretso sa isang silya, nilagpasan lang si Aki. Narinig ko pa ang kaniyang malalim na buntonghininga bago siya sumunod at umupo sa katabi kong upuan.

"What are your plans for today since you're done with your practice?" Aki questioned me. "Your performance is good. I love the way you walk and the way you wear your fierce look," she added a compliment.

"Thank you for that," I thanked her before getting a plate at the center of the table. "I am trying my best for the pageant, and about my plans for today.. I want to go shopping or have fun. I wanted to distract myself from thinking about the pageant. Kapag naiisip ko kasi iyon, parang kinakabahan ako," I admitted.

"Parang ngayon ka lang kinakabahan, ah?" pansin din ni Aki. "Ah, alam ko kung ano ang solusyon diyan," aniya nang may naisip. "Para mawala ang kaba mo.. kailangan mo na sigurong kausapin ang parents mo," she suggested suddenly.

I glared at her. "Ikaw talaga, Aki, pinapangunahan mo 'ko."

She gave me a peace sign. "Sorry na, binibiro lang kita, eh. Of course, I respect your decision naman about sa parents mo but in my opinion, I suggest you to talk to them while you still have time. Kasi most of the time.. you are busy, at ngayon ay wala ka namang ginagawa.. bakit hindi mo subukang kausapin sila, hindi ba? Malay mo, gumaan ang pakiramdam mo at doon mapapawi ang kabang nararamdaman mo ngayon."

I lowered my head when I realized that she had a point. Sometimes, we also need to listen to other people's opinions so that we can learn more. Furthermore, it can increase our knowledge about anything. It was too late for me to realize that my mind was closed, I can't even listen to the suggestions and opinions of others, I only follow everything I want that couldn't lead me to the real happiness.

"But.. the decision is still in your hands, Zani," Aquisha said after the minutes of silence. "Kung hindi ka pa handang kausapin ang mga magulang mo, huwag mo na lang pilitin ang sarili mo. At kung handa ka naman na kausapin sila ngayon.. sasamahan kita. I will always be at your back, Zani."

"I am always ready, Aki," I said, almost a whisper. "Sadyang mataas lang talaga ang pride ko at masyado lang akong nagmamatigas kaya hindi ko sila magawang harapin. After this.." I bended my head down on my plate. "I will talk to my parents..."

"They missed you," she stated. "Siyempre, alam ko rin naman na miss mo na rin sila, pero maniwala ka, Zan.. mahal na mahal ka ng mga magulang mo."

"Matatanggap pa kaya ako nila pagkatapos ng lahat ng mga ginawa ko sa kanila?"

My chest tightened remembering the things that I did to my parents. I ignored them for uncounted times, I turned my back to them for how many times. Would they forgive me despite of everything? Bibigyan pa kaya nila ako ng pagkakataon na bumawi sa kanila sa kabila ng mga ginawa ko?