chasing the summer hearts

Special Chapter: Forever Canada

SPECIAL CHAPTER: Forever Canada

LEAVING PHILIPPINES for good wasn't the thing that crossed Roscoe's mind, at least for him. The reason why they're migrating to Canada because Yrozze's parents were already living there for good. It had been 5 years since Yrozze's parents moved from Philippines to Canada. And now, they're the next. That means their children's education here in the Philippines would commence. They will resume their education when they reached Canada.

"Hindi ba makakapag-intay ang mga magulang mo? Reign's only in 10th grade and he'll be graduating 3 months from now, hindi na talaga siya pwedeng patapusin ng Junior High?" Ani Roscoe nang makita si Yrozze na papasok ng kanilang kwarto. Nang masarado na niya ito ay agad siyang bumuntong-hininga at humarap sa asawa.

"How much I want to argue back, they won't listen to me. If you want, we can face-time mom and dad today and let them reconsider their thoughts and offers regarding about our children?" He asked.

Children. What a beautiful word to hear.

"Yeah, we can."

Naglakad patungo sa kama si Yrozze, sumunod naman ang asawa nito. Pareho silang sumandal sa ulo ng kama. Umupo sila ng maayos bago kunin ni Yrozze ang kanyang cellphone sa side table katabi ng kanilang kama.

Binuksan niya ito gamit ang Face ID. Nang mabuksan na nga niya ito ay pumunta agad siya sa Face-Time. Pinindot niya ang pangalan ng kanyang ina. Matapos iyon ay narinig nila ang pag tunog ng kanyang cellphone.

Hindi nagtagal ay sinagot rin ng mga magulang ni Yrozze ang kanyang tawag.

Una nilang nakita ay ang kanyang mama na nakasuot ng isang leather jacket habang may kalo sa kanyang ulo. "Hello anak!" Maligayang bati niya. Bumati naman silang dalawa sa kanya. "How're you there, Mom?" Tanong niya sa ina. "I'm okay here! Its quite cold though. Winter season na kasi dito sa Canada. How 'bout you? Kamusta kayo diyan?"

Yrozze and Roscoe looked at each other.

It was Roscoe who sighed at the other line.

Marquessa was not a dense person so she immediately noticed this. "Son, are you okay?" She asked. Humugot ng hininga si Roscoe bago nagsalita. "I know its inappropriate for us to call without even answering your previous question, but I want you to know that I want my children, especially Reign to finish their education. Hindi naman pwedeng mag repeat sila padating diyan sa Canada. Gusto ko na kung saan sila ngayon, matatapos nila ang kanilang pag-aaral." Sagot niya.

Matagal na namalagi ang katahimikan sa magkabilang linya.

Nang hindi na matiis ni Roscoe ang katahimikan ay bumuka ang kanyang bibig. "M-Mama?" Tawag niya sa kanya.

Narinig niyang bumuntong-hininga ang ina sa kabilang linya.

"Pasensya ka na anak pero hindi ko na mapapayagan yang request mo. I already contacted the principal of the University of Calgary and they have agreed to arrange their arrival, as well as letting them resume their education. Magsisimula ang school year within a few months. Kailangan na nilang pumunta dito sa Canada next month para sa pre-orientation and entrance exam. They will try their best to cater all that they need in no time."

Walang nagawa si Roscoe kundi bumuntong-hininga.

He couldn't stop the time because he's no god. The only thing that he would like to adhere now is the essence of acceptance that they should be going to Canada in less than 2 months.

Yrozze sighed at that.

When Yrozze was about to interject, Marquessa added more information.

"I started that one just a few weeks ago. There was this sheriff who visited our home prior to our permanent residential stay, here in Calgary. He was with other officers and they want a proof of our documents regarding our motive."