“Don't ever try to convince me again about that course, Cahaya! Paulit-ulit nalang ba tayo rito? You.will.be.in.med.field. Intiendes?”
“But, ma! This is what I want! Hindi ko nga nakikita ang sarili ko sa field na gusto mo para saakin! Why can't you just support me?!”
“You will be studying under the med field whether you like it or not! Pero kung ipagpipilitan mo ‘yang gusto mo, lumayas ka sa puder ko!” aniya bago ako talikuran. I know why she doesn't want me to take the course that I want, naaalala n'ya pa rin si daddy. Can't she just widen her perspective and be matured enough to realize that, this what I want? Bakit kailangan ako ang mag suffer sa desisyon nilang dalawa? Bahala na. My decision is final. I will do everything to pursue it!
I can't push myself doing something that I don't have passion about. It'll be a waste of time.
Madali akong pumasok sa kwarto ko to pack my stuffs. Nakapag decide na ako. Aalis ako rito. I only have one choice, and that is to accept his offer, to live with him. I love my mother but I'd like to grow. I know that someday, she will understand my decision.
I called his number, and by the third ring, he picked up.
“Yes?” I smiled as I heard his voice. It's been a while.
“I'll accept your offer. Fine, I'll live with you” buong determinasyon kong sagot sa kan'ya, narinig ko naman ang tawa n'ya sa kabilang linya, marahil sa sinabi ko
“I know you'd say that, sweetie. I'm just waiting for your decision. Does your mother has any idea about this?”
“Not yet. But I'm already packing my things, maybe you can pick me up by tomorrow morning? Or afternoon?”
“Pasaway.” Napakunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya.
“Hindi ako aabot sa desisyon na ‘to kung pinayagan n'ya lang ako!” Giit ko, I know I sounded immature but heck I care
“I should thank your mother, then. How about I'll pick you up later night? What do you think?”
“Sure, sure. I think that's better. See you.” papatayin ko na sana ang tawag, pero napangiti ako sa huling sinabi nito bago ibaba ang tawag
“See you later, Hon.”
BINABASA MO ANG
A Legal Love
Non-ficțiune"A Legal Love" explores the delicate balance between matters of the heart and the pursuit of justice.
