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Sebastian.

"My love, what are you doing out here? Don't you want to socialize with our guests?"

I didn't have to turn around behind me to know who it was. With a heavy sigh, my eyes remained fixed on the breathtaking ocean view ahead of me while I sat comfortably in the damp sand that gets constantly refreshed by the embracing waves.

"I like it better here, mommy." I responded simply.

I'm the kind of person who finds comfort in solitude compared to crowded places. Being in the company of a few energizes me, while being surrounded by a crowd drains me. I know how to perfectly interact with others if I have to but this is just what I prefer.

"Oh my sweet boy, you and your daddy are so much alike." Nakangiting sambit ni mommy at tsaka lumuhod sa harapan ko para makita niya ako ng maayos. Bahagyang napatingala naman ako sa kaniya. The smile on mommy's face even grew wider when she met my gaze.

"Why do we have to move, mommy?" Hindi na ako nagsayang pa ng panahon na itanong sa kaniya iyon. Ilang araw ko nang iniisip kung bakit pero parang wala akong maisip na dahilan.

Our house is spacious, everything there functions pretty well. The neighborhood is pleasant, and the community is healthy. Moreover, I have already made a name for myself at the school that I'm currently attending. I consistently achieve the highest honors, and if I were to transfer now, I would not be the first for the entire grade level because I'm a transferee. Kaya hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit pa kami lilipat. Para saan?

Mommy placed her hand on the side of my face to gently caress it, I noticed how tears started to form in the corner of her eyes but the smile on her face remained like she didn't want me to notice that she's feeling sad. "Honey, that mansion is too big for the two of us to live. It's just the two of us now, daddy won't be coming home for awhile." She paused for awhile as if she was giving me time to process what she said.

"Mommy's often at work too. I don't want you to be left alone in a huge place like that so we have to transfer to a smaller space." She continued, a hint of sadness was evident in her voice.

Napayuko ako habang pinaglalaruan ang aking mga daliri. If daddy became a doctor just like what he wanted, would he be home more often? I know that being a doctor is also a busy job, but I think it's better than being a seaman because then, Daddy won't be miles and seas away from us. If only he became what he dreamed of, it would've been easier for us to reach out to him and stay connected with him.

That's when I realized that I wanted to become a doctor. If I become a doctor like Daddy dreamed of, he wouldn't have to be far away from us for a long time anymore. Mommy will have Daddy by her side, and Daddy will be proud because his son achieved what he couldn't before. Both of them will be so happy.

I'll become a doctor so my family can finally be together when I grow up.

I went back inside the villa with mommy because I didn't want her to become more upset. I am the only one she has right now, and I don't want het to feel like she's alone in this farewell party.

"Lolo, who is he?"

I heard the girl my age asked my grandfather as soon as the feast ended. She was seated near lolo Primo and I noticed that she would look at me from time to time whenever she gets a chance. This was my first time seeing this kid but I could say that he is fond of her since she is the granddaughter of his late best friend Mr. Stevan Falcon. I could say that the two of them are closer than we are, but I don't have a problem with that. It's not like I tried to be close to him, and it's not like he did the same to me neither.

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