Clio
I created a contract between the two of us, with a pen and paper I managed to write off what I wanted to receive from this job Zilas offered. We also exchange number in order to contact each other.
He did not show any dislike to the content of the given contract, with manager and the rest of my co-worker, they were there when the contract was signed. If something goes way off, they'll serve as a witness in the court. If mapupunta kami don.
“ Manager, ” tawag ko kay manager. It's only the two of us now in the office, Zilas left the establishment with a huge smile printed on his face. Rhett and Hezron left as well.
“ I have no problem with you working with him,” mukhang alam niya na agad kung ano ang sasabihin ko.
“ I'll pay you manager, I promi—”
“ Clio, wala kang utang sa akin. It's okay. Wala Kang dapat bayaran. Gusto kong magkaroon ka ng marangal na trabaho dahil alam kung may anak ka, kapag sumama ka kay Zilas. You'll only serve one person at malaki pa ang suweldo mo. I will not let this pass, malaki na ang opportunity na 'to Clio. Grab it, for Calliope. ” Kahit kailan, napaka selfless talaga ni manager. She never treated us like we were trash, she was a kind friend, and a good boss. I'll definitely pay her back when everything goes well for me.
“ Salamat Viviane, ” I opened my arms and gave the manager a warm hug. The hug I've always wanted to give her.
“ No. Thank you Clio. ” She hugged me back, tapping my back while at it.
“ You should say goodbye to the rest of the gang before you leave, ” kaniyang sabi nong humiwalay ako sa yakap namin. I will definitely say goodbye to them, kahit na ganon ang bibig ni Rhett, I can't deny the fact that he was a good friend. Way better than any friend I had before.
“ I will, ” I answered with a smile.
Umuwi na rin ako pagkatapos non. Nag jeep na ako pauwi para hindi masyadong magastos, pagbaba ko ng jeep pumunta muna ako sa tindahan aling Mariah ang inuutangan namin ni Calliope. Binayaran ko 'yung 500 na utang ko sa kaniya kanina at 20 thousand na utang namin, tuwing wala akong suweldo dito kasi kami nangungutang. Buti naman at hindi siya nagagalit sa amin, naiintindihan niya kami kahit papano.
“Ah, teka. Aling Mariah, pabili nga po ng coke at sardinas. ” Turo ko sa sardinas na maanghang, paborito ito ni Calliope. Mas prefer niya ang sardinas na kulay pula ang lata kasi daw masarap.
“ Sardinas? Aba, hijo. Bakit sardinas? Nag sardinas kayo nong isang araw ah. May tinda akong hotdog dito, baka gusto mong bumili. ” Pag paalala ni aling Mariah sa akin. Oo nga naman, nag sardinas kami nong isang araw. Pero, ayaw kasi ni Calliope ng hotdog, hindi niya gusto tuwing kululobut ang balat nito.
“ Sardinas nalang po muna, ” mag go-grocery siguro ako bukas kasama si Calliope. Bibilhan ko rin siya ng bagong sapatos, luma na kasi mga shoes at sandals niya. Nakaluwag luwag naman ako.
After ko bumili, I immediately went to my apartment. Pagbukas ko ng pinto, tunog ng TV agad ang bumungad sa akin. Seems like Calliope is watching some of her favorite tv shows.
“ Calliope, andito na si papa. ” Sigaw ko to see Calliope meet me at the door pero wala. I heard no footsteps coming towards me.
“ Calliope? ” Pumasok akong sala and saw Calliope on the floor watching tv, ignoring me.
“Calliope, anak? ” I called her out again, only to be ignored the second time.
“ Calliope, andito na ang papa. ” Alam kong rinig niya ako but she chose to play deaf in order to ignore me. She's probably mad at me for leaving her kanina, she was hoping to spend time with me but I was called dahil sa nangyari kanina. I was not able to spend my time with her.
I crouched down to meet her height. “ Angry ka kay papa? ” I ask softly, trying to get her to answer me. Calliope is a sensitive child, she gets upset over small things which is normal for an eight year old.
“ Calliope?” Tawag ko ulit, try to get her attention.
“ Hate kita papa, ” she whispered. I know she's upset about what happened. My poor girl.
“ Sorry, may emergency kasi sa work ni papa.” I put the cellophane down to hug my Calliope. The cellophane was from aling Mariah when I brought coke and sardinas.
“ Iniwan mo ako, lonely ako! ” tears started falling dripping from her eyes. My poor Calliope.
“ Gusto ko mag play kami ni papa! Bakit Ayaw mo mag play sa akin?! ” She cried harder, sobbing and screaming.
“ Gusto ni papa mag place tayo, pero may emergency kasi sa job ni papa. Sorry na.” Kinarga ko siya sa bisig ko, I stood up with Calliope in my arms. She was still crying.
“ Punta tayo sa market tomorrow? Yeah? Punta tayo market tas bili si papa ng shoes, sandals, at toys mo.” I tried to sound like it was an exciting day. Gusto kong e cheer up at patahanin si Calliope.
“ Gusto ko sa park! Doon sa park may papa at mama silang nag pa-play sa kanila. Jealous ako, kasi ako walang mama. Pero that's okay kasi may papa ako, sa park tayo bukas papa!” Naka titig siya sa akin habang pinu pursue akong mag park nalang kami bukas. I feel like a bad father right now, kinakain ako ng guilt. I feel like this is all my fault, if only I've stayed silent and let things be, then Calliope would have a mother by her side. She wouldn't feel this way if only I've been strong.
Sana tiniis ko nalang!
“ Papa? ” Tawag niya sa akin nong napansing tahimik ako. She was worried that she stop crying.
“ Yeah, punta tayong park.” I agreed to her suggestion, napa ngiti si Calliope ng pagka lapad lapad at napa clap ng kamay.
“ Yey!!!! I love you papa,” she kissed my cheeks and hugged me.
“ Do you want to eat na? ” I asked her, time for dinner narin kasi. It's 5 pm na, a bit early para sa iba pero para sa amin pang dinner na 'yan.
“ Ano ulam? ” Tanong niya, binaba ko muna siya bago kinuba ang sardinas sa cellophane at binigay ko sa kaniya. She grabbed the can with her two hands.
“ Wow sardinas, papa e fry natin 'to para mas yummy. ” Suggest niya. Oo nga pala! I totally forgot about it, pipritohin ko pala dapat talaga 'yan. It totally slipped my mind.
“ Buy ka muna sa tindahan ng 5 pesos na mantika, 2 pesos bawang, tsaka 5 pesos na onion. ” I gave Calliope fifty pesos para ibili niya ng mga pinabili ko, malapit lang ang tindahan kaya no need for her to walk palayo ng apartment. Nasa baba lang namin tindahan eh.
“ Okay! ” With the money on her hand, she went out. Slamming the door behind her unintentionally.
Kukunin ko na sana ang coke para ilagay sa kusina ng nag vibrate phone ko, I fish it out of my pocket. Number agad ni Zilas ang bumungad, he sent a message. I opened my indox to read what he sent.
Zilas: Can I ask for your service tomorrow?
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