A/N: Hello, this is my first by chapter story, please expect typos and grammatical error, since I'm not expert with it. But, as a writer, I would try to improve everyday.
The places, names, and people you are about to read are fictional only.
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Amelie's Pov.
Hindi ko mapigilan ang magalit sa aking ama, how can he be so happy habang kami ni mama nasasaktan, nakatingin lang ako sa kanya habang sinasabitan nya ng medalya ang anak ng ibang tao, hindi niya naman anak 'yun pero mas pinapahalagahan niya iyon kesa sa'kin. I graduated as a magna cum laude under Bachelor of arts in visual arts, pero walang kahit anino ni papa na nakita. Then now, makikita ko siyang kasama ang anak na hindi naman sa kanya. College life's been hard, my father didn't even bother to support me, he does financially, pero I graduated na hindi lang sa kanya umaasa, because I am a part time student sa Isang cafe malapit sa school. I love coffee's kaya dun ko naisipan mag part time. Hindi naging madali 'yun sa'kin but mom was there to help me. Siya lang 'yung tumulong sa'kin. I never had friend nor a boyfriend, I always have this thoughts na lahat ng lalaki ay iisa lang, I promised to myself na wala ni isang lalaki ang makakalapit sa'kin, that includes friends kasi pakiramdam ko lahat ng kaibigan na meron ka ay iiwan ka rin.
I wanted a simple life with no pain, no worries, I didn't want to experience what my mother experienced and I didn't want the pain she felt after my father cheated on my mom. My mom suffered too much from him at ayaw ko na matulad sa kanya.
"Congratulations, Anak" Bati ni mama sa'kin. I gave her a hug. I love her so much, she's my source of strength.
"Thank you, Ma, para sayo lahat ng ito" Saad ko habang nakayakap sa kanya. Naramdaman ko ang luhang pumatak galing kay mama. I looked at her and pain crash through me kasi alam ko na nakita niya din ang nakita ko.
"Mom, Don't cry please, hayaan mo na si papa sa buhay niya, he's not worth it of our tears" Pagpapatahan ko dito. My mom smiled at me.
"Amelie, it's not about your father, I'm just...very proud of you, because I witnessed how much you've suffered, ilang beses kitang nakita na umiiyak gabi gabi, and I couldn't even do something to help you, sobrang saya ko din kasi malapit muna matupad pangarap mo, I couldn't be more greatful" My tears fell because of that, I remember those days na pakiramdam ko sukong suko na ako.
FLASHBACKS
I grew up in a dysfunctional household with a father who has no emotional intelligence at all. He was a successful businessman who prioritized his career over us na pamilya niya, he doesn't care much for us, but kapag ibang tao, daig pa niya ang best father in the world.
"Pa, may family day po---" Saad ko sa kanya, I am just 10 years old. But, he cut me off.
"Don't bother me, Amelie, Family day din nila Louisa, I promised to be there." Aniya at umalis. I stared at his back hoping that he'd turn around and apologize for what he said but he didn't. Bata pa ako nun, and I witnessed him becoming a father to someone else.
"Mama, am I a bad child?" Tanong ko kay mama. Nakita ko ang pagkunot noo ni mama. She's confused.
"What gives you that idea, Anak?" Tanong ni mama sa'kin.
YOU ARE READING
Beneath the Surface
FanfictionIn a world where memories can be implanted, edited, and even stolen, Marc and Amelie's path crosses and they fall deeply in love. Amelie, however, suffers from a rare condition that prevents her from remembering memories from the past, and present.
