I'm finally at my father's place, and he doesn't even acknowledge my presence. I tried... but it didn't work out. He doesn't seem pleased to see me.
I can't blame him... I resemble someone he despises the most. My mum.
My father despises my mother because she is his unwanted mistress. In other words, I was created by mistake with the wrong intention.
The home was completely silent before my cousin arrived. He surprised me by extending a warm welcome to me. My father's side cousin, Kuya Ethaniel.
"Finally, baby's home."
I smiled, but my entire attention was on my father in the hopes that he would get a glimpse of his... daughter.
Kuya Ethan snapped his fingers directly in front of me, "Sa 'kin naman ang tingin," he tried to catch my attention.
I chose to ignore him. I prepared myself and went up to speak with Dad, but just as I was about to, he stood up and threw his magazine on the couch. The one he was reading before.
That left me hurt and dumbfounded.
My chest was in excruciating pain, and I could already feel tears starting to fall. Kuya Ethan offered me his chest that I could cry on.
I never thought it would be this painful.
This is the worst... This sensation is more agonizing than death. Every fantasy I had when I was a child... just vanished with Dad walking out... on his daughter.
When could I ever be your daughter? Dad.
"Can you stop crying? Napangit ka lalo," biro ni Kuya Ethan.
Instead of being outraged, that made me laugh. I'm delighted Kuya Ethan is here to comfort me.
When I saw him grab for something, my eyes widened as I spotted a bowl loaded with strawberries topped with matcha chocolate. I wanted to reach it, but Kuya Ethan stopped me by softly pressing my forehead.
"Stop crying or else you won't have this," He menaced.
I nodded. And finally, he gave it to me. Gently patted my head.
I'm in my room by myself and my best friend and I are on call. Neizherra. I have no other friends besides her. Neizherra is the only friend I have because I am a very picky person.
"So, tomorrow is your entrance exam? Viel Glück! You'll ace that test, I'm positive of it!" With the word "ace" in the lead.
(Goodluck)
"I hope," tawa ko.
"Hey, it's you! Keep an optimistic attitude, girl!" She cheered, which made me laugh.
Neizherra is always making me feel special, and I'm grateful to have her as a friend... not just a friend, but a sister.
"New subject!" If you're about to start your College life? What about your Love life?" She inquired, excitedly.
My face goes bitter, "Eww."
Love is not my thing, especially in this generation. God! I've met a lot of couples, and what? They never lasted long together. Cheaters and idiots are on the rise in this generation. That is why, in this generation, financial growth and education are more important than love.
Love? Simply foolish.
I'm not being bitter; isn't it preferable for this age to focus on education and financial prosperity rather than love? Being alone would be preferable to having an unhappy family. What I'm going through right now? Such a silly existence, I don't want my future child to feel this way.
Neizherra laughed "You'll eat your own words soon."
"By the way, are you and your father doing okay now?" She alters the subject.
I paused for a few moment before responding right away.
"I wish. It seems like he is oblivious to my presence." I sigh desperately, "I don't think he's okay that I'm here."
I really didn't expect that he would act like that towards me. Well, I understand... Yeah, I understand... Actually, I don't... I'm still his daughter, why does he have to push me away? Even if I'm still his mistress daughter. We're still sharing the same blood.
"Don't give up! This is just the beginning, Ace. There's still a right time would come that you two would be close," She reassured me.
I smiled.
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