"Are you out of your mind Almira?"
I smiled bitterly. "Maybe I am."
My mother slapped me harder than I thought. What do I expect from her? Since then she hates my existence.
"You are getting into my nerves. Sana hindi nalang kita pinanganak kung ganyan ka rin lang naman."
"Why Mom? Is it my fault that I born in this cruel world?" I cried. "I just want your attention Mom. Nothing else but just love and care but you always gave me slap."
I saw how mom became soft for a seconds.
I thought she'll apologize about her actions but she went straight to her room.
Hindi ko alam kung bakit galit na galit si Mommy sakin. Anak niya rin naman ako pero bakit pakiramdam ko parang hindi niya ako kadugo.
"Oh, Bakit nandito ka sa labas?"
I saw Kayden looking at me with his furrowed brows.
Kayden is my childhood friend. We met because of my cousin.
I wiped my tears away and smiled at him.
"Nagpapahangin lang,"
"Nag-away na naman kayo?"
He knew me very well. Of course, he is. His my living diary after all.
"Oo eh," sagot ko. "Bakit kaya ganun? Bakit palagi nalang galit si mommy sakin?"
Lumapit si Kayden at niyakap ako.
I felt safe around his arms. I found peace because of him.
"Maybe she has own reason. I know that's not your fault if she's mad at you but please understand her side also." I smiled. "I'm always here for you."
He tapped my head lightly.
I smiled. "Thank you, Kayden."
Nagising ako sa tunog ng alarm clock ko. It's Monday again. My most hated day ever since.
"Good morning Almira!" masayang bati sakin ni Nanay Nora.
She's our family maid. She's almost 50 years that serving this family.
I smiled. "Good morning, Nanay."
"Umalis ng maaga ang magulang mo at may aasikasuhin daw na trabaho."
As if, they have time for me.
"It's fine Nay, sanay naman po ako na inuuna nila ang work nila kaysa na makasama ako."
"Almira, wag mo naman sabihin yan. Ginagawa lang nila ang trabaho nila para mabigyan ka ng magandang buhay."
I just nodded.
After I ate my breakfast. I did my morning routine.
I wore white sleeveless top partnered by high waisted pants and heels.
I don't have my uniform so this outfit will do.
"Omg, you're so pretty Almira." Giana said.
I rolled my eyes playfully. "I know right."
"That's the power, girl." Honey replied.
I just smiled. We're trio in this university. Giana Lee is daughter of well-known business man and architect while Honey Yap is daughter of President of this school.
In short, we have access in this school. Basically, we can do everything we want. That's our powerful friendship.
