Have Faith ( Jochard )

Chapter 23 - His Parents

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CHAPTER 23

Richard arrived at his house before six. His father told him to go home immediately after his appointment with the doctor but whenever he asked why, Roberto just told him to do what he is told. Without a choice, he went home early. Roberto is seated on the sofa, reading a newspaper when he entered the house.

“Pa.” He called.

“Ricky. Good, you’re here.” He said, looking up from the material he is holding.

“Anong meron, Pa? Why do I need to be home early?” he asked. Roberto didn’t say anything. Instead he turned his head to look at the veranda. Richard followed his father’s gaze and saw her mom talking to somebody. With crooked brows, he took some steps closer and saw that Maya is with her.

“W-why is she here?” he stammered. Damn, Richard! Your heart always beats fast whenever you see her. I should probably go to a cardiologist.

“I invited her for dinner.” His father simply answered.

“But why?”

“Wala lang.” His father said, shrugging his shoulders.

Richard turned to look at the two again. He can’t help but to look at Maya. He was so worried about her last night. Yes, was mad at her because of that simple phone call she took but it disappeared when she panicked that evening. It scared him to see her like that. There’s always this spot in his heart that always feel pain whenever he saw her crying.  He took a deep breath and turned to his father.

“Akyat lang ako, Pa. Magbibihis lang.” Then he turned to leave, not waiting for his father’s answer.

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When Richard went down, he saw Maya and his mother preparing the table. He smiled at the sight. It’s been so long since he saw his mother do some prepping again, maybe because he slept for too long, but nevertheless he is happy about it. And seeing Maya helping brought extra joy.

“Ricky! Don’t just stand there. Tumulong ka dito.” Esmeralda commanded when she saw his son who stopped on one of the steps of the stairs.

“I’m disabled, Ma.” he said, showing his cane.

“Nonsense! Ikaw Ricky ha, nagiging tamad ka na.” Her mother said; bring her hands on her waist.

Richard laughed. “I’m just kidding, Ma. I’m coming, I’m coming.” He walked towards them and stopped near the table. “Anong maitutulong ko?”

“Grab the plates.” Esmeralda said.

He obliged, getting the plates and bringing them on the dining table. After putting it down, he grabbed the individual plates to put them on their places. He was about to grab the last one when his hand landed on another hand. When he looked up, he saw Maya staring at him, with her mouth gaped. He smirked seeing her at that state. “Close your mouth, baka pasukin ng langaw.” He teased. Maya immediately closed her mouth and even covered it with her hand. Richard chuckled. He couldn’t find anyone more adorable than Maya.

Yes. She is adorable.

Unlike before, Richard didn’t give any second thoughts to the things that pop out from his mind. He is very certain that they are very true as it always been about Maya. He’s starting to get used to those thoughts because he can clearly see it.