Unedited. Grammatical and typographical errors ahead.
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XENIA
Two years ago...
"Anong nangyari, anak?" Tulala, mugto ang matang nadatnan ako ni Papa sa bahay niya. "I also noticed that Gabriella is not in her usual self these past few weeks, nag away ba kayo?"
"We broke up. Please, huwag ka magalit kay Gabbi, papa. It's not her fault. It's all on me." Bulong ko pa. Lumapit siya sa akin at yumakap. "Can I ask a favor, papa?"
"Anything, anak."
"She's the kindest person I've ever been with and I hate that I have to break her heart. Please take care of her, papa."
"Don't worry, anak. Kaming bahala sa kanya."
"Thank you, pa."
"Are you leaving?" Tumango ako bilang sagot. "I understand, I know things have been hard for you for the past years. I know you tried to open your heart again and I also know that until now you are struggling. I just hope that one day, you will find yourself again and fall in love without fear."
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I did leave the country after our break up, nag indefinite leave ako sa work ko sa University, hindi rin ako sumali sa drift competition sa Japan. My family knows that I've been dealing with something, and I'm glad that they are supportive of my decisions.
"Kailangan ako ba talaga, pa?" Pag kukumpirma ko sa tatay ko na pinatawag ako ngayon sa head office ng WModels. "If kailangan lang naman ng insights or kahit anong guidance pwede naman yung mga magtuturo mismo sa kanya."
Minsan lang manghingi ng pabor sa akin si Papa sa buong buhay ko. Kinausap niya ako ngayon para tanungin kung pupwede daw ba akong mag guide kay Gabriella para sa bagong role niya ngayon sa isang pelikula.
Mayroon naman na daw kinuha yung production ng mismong film na mag turo kay Gabbi at sa iba pang artist na gaganap sa movie pero ang gusto ni Papa ay nandoon ako para mas magawa daw ni Gabbi ng maayos ang role niya bilang isang car racer.
"Hindi na siguro ako kailangan doon." Dugtong sagot ko pa.
"The producers and directors know that you are my daughter, the famous car drifter in Japan. Even they asked for a favor mas gusto ko rin talaga na nandoon ka. You have an international experience, you are well known in that industry at mas malaki ang tiwala ko na mas magiging maganda ang pag portray ni Gabriella sa role niya if ikaw mismo ang mag ga-guide sa kanya."
sa dinami dami ng artist na hawak ng agency ni papa, why does it have to be Gabriella? Hays.
"I know someone, she's just good as me. Mas magaling pa nga." I'm talking about L. Kailangan ko lang mapapayag si L para hindi nalang ako ang gumawa nitong pabor ni papa.
"Magsabi ka nga ng totoo, anak. Ayaw mo ba siyang makita?" Pa, nagkita na kami. Magkapit bahay pa nga kami eh. "Okay fine, hindi na kita pipilitin. Pero can you at least think about it?"
"Fine, sige pag iisipan ko. I also need to check my schedule alam mo naman na may work din ako sa University... Hay nako, sineryoso mo yung favor ko sa'yo ha. Mas mahal mo na ata siya kaysa sa sarili mong anak." Pag bibiro ko.
"You asked me to take care of her. I did my best. Look, she's one of the fast-rising stars. Win-win situation for the company and for her."
"And I will always thank you for that, papa."
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