Chapter 22

100 2 2
                                    

{Zein Pov}

My mind was racing, grappling with the problem of making enough money to meet my parents' demands. I frantically searched online for any potential job opportunities, my desperation growing with each passing moment.But as I clicked through countless listings, I felt my hope drain away. The jobs he found didn't pay nearly enough to meet my parents' demands, and I knew there was no way I could get enough money in time..

"San ba ako makakahanap ng ganong Pera?"

Frustrated and desperate, i slammed my phone down on the bed, feeling defeated. The weight of my situation seemed overwhelming, and i had no idea what to do. I sighed and rubbed my temples, wishing I had someone I could confide in or seek help from... Si lin...I shook the thought away, knowing i had no right to burden her with my problems. I didn't want to drag her into my lmess..

"Kong kaya kolang talaga to Sabihin Kay lin pero ayaw ko naman na abalahin pa sya ,marami na syang naitulong saakin"

I feeling lost and helpless, I  prayed for a miracle to come my way. I wished for some stroke of good fortune that would help me solve my problems and bring some sense of peace to my chaotic life..
I  glanced at the clock on my bedside table, the hands ticking closer to my parents' deadline. The pressure was mounting, and I knew I  had to find a solution soon... but how?

Nagulat ako ng biglang bumukas Ang pinto si lin pala

Lin:"Gising kapa ba?"Coughing

Agad akong naupo sa kama

"A..ahh oo gising pa ako...ayus kalang ba?"

Lin:"Masama pakiramdam ko ngayun e" Coughing at pumasok sya sa kwarto at naupo sa kama

"May sakit ka?ayus kalang ba?kaylangan moba ng tubig?Uminom kana ba ng gamot?"

Umiling naman sya sabay ng pag ubo nya.

Lin:"Ayus lang ako kaylangan kolang ng pahinga"

I  looked at her worriedly, noticing the paleness in her usually vibrant face.

"Hindi ka mukhang okay.teka lang , kukuha ako ng gamot mo".sabay tayo ko sa kama

Pero bigla Nyang hinawakan Ang kamay ko.Napatingin naman ako sa kanya .sabay ng pag iling ng ulo nya

Lin:"Wag na ayus lang ako,kaylangan kolang ng pahinga" coughing

"Sigurado kaba?pero kaylangan mo ng gamot para gumaling ka"

Lin:"Oo nga dont worry kaya ko Sarili ko..ngapala zein pwede bang ikaw lang mona Ang pumasok sa bar na pinapasukan ko" coughing

Na shock naman ako sa sinabi nya

"Bar?kaylan kapa nag trabaho sa bar? Dilikado don diba"

Lin:"Matggal narin akong nagtrabaho don"

"Pero bar yun diba dilikado don magtrabaho"

Lin:"Hindi naman"Pwede bang ikaw lang muna pumasok don.. promise ngayung Gabi lang" coughing

Napaisip naman ako , na kaylangan ko din ng Pera para sa Pera na hinihingi ng magulang ko saakin
I considered the situation for a moment, weighing my options

Age is just a Number Tahanan ng mga kuwento. Tumuklas ngayon