UNENDING PATH

Chapter 1

"Why dad? Bakit kailangan ko pa sa Manila mag-aral. Province is way better than that city." I said while hinahaplos ko ang buhok  ng aking kabayo.

Today is supposedly a wonderful weekend, where I can enjoy my time with other things like, pag-aalaga ng aking kabayo. Her name is Majesty, this horse was very precious to me since I was young.

The horse has silky black hair and the body. Halatang ina-alagaan ng maayos.

Earlier, while brushing my horse hair. I suddenly got a phone call from dad. He wanted me to go to Manila at doon I will continue my studies. I'm currently 17. Still a Grade 12 student taking the strand STEM.

In college, somehow, I want to choose the course Bachelor of science in biology. I want to be a doctor. I have two choices in life. To be a beauty queen and a model or to be a doctor.

When I was young, sumasabak na ako sa mga pageantry and modeling with the support of my mama.

My mother is a previous Beauty queen. She is crowned as Miss Universery 2011 and she is also a model and a teacher. But her career stopped at the age of 40, because of her condition that made her leave in this cruel world and went into paradise at the age of 41.

That's the most dim memory I have. Losing a mother that the only person supports you at everything to desire.

On my mother's side,they are the house of queens. Most of them talaga kasi ay more on pageant, modeling and business. Wala kang makikita Mariamica na babae na hindi nag pageantry or modeling, nasa dugo na kasi yan ng mga Mariamica. True beauty should have intelligence that needs to be showcased. Pero except lang ata sa kapatid kong babae na si Kayvillie, hindi ata na haluan ng kunting dugo ng mga Mariamica. Unlike me, namay dugong Mariamica talaga. You can tell rin naman.

Kayvillie is more like sa side ni papa. More on like high professional desires. Mostly naman sa side ni papa ay business, doctor, engineer at lawyer.

That's why I have two choices in life, my grandparents which is the Costallira. Hates the choice being Beauty queen and model.

"You have to, Yafa. You know your grandma-" I cut him off. Grandma. Her again, she's a manipulated gurang talaga. Ito rin si papa di alam mag desisyon na siya lang. Hirap pala basta may papa ka na mama's boy.

"Fine! I won't argue anymore. May magagawa pa ba ako?" I said making my father chuckle. Nako papa, di tayo bati. Wag mo akong ma chuckle chuckle dyan. Kairita.

"I love you my daughter. I'm sorry if papa is a coward. But, I don't want to disappoint my mother. She's old and-" I cut him off again " It's okay papa. I understand. Kailan pala ako pupunta?
"Tomorrow." He said immediately, make my mouth gaped. "WHAT?! Tomorrow? Pa, I still want to enjoy here in Zambales. And for sure, my horse will miss my presence"  I whined. God, ang bilis naman. Tomorrow agad? Pwede naman dun nalang ako mag college eh. Ano naman kaya ang binabalak ng gurang na iyon.

"Sorry anak. That's an order from my mother. She wants you here until you're not 18. Your birthday is getting near, she wants to celebrate your debut here in Manila." My papa said, and I know the hint in his voice. Wala siya magagawa, it's his mom's decision. Pala-desisyon si gurang. "P-pero pa, you know I want to celebrate my birthday here in Zambales. You know that pa..." My voice couldn't hide the sadness I felt right now. I really want to celebrate my birthday in Zambales. Kasi, I felt like my mama was with me. Inilibing kasi si mama here sa Zambales. It's here hometown, I'm living here with my grandparents my mama's parents.

I heard a sigh from my father. Mukhang no choice na talaga. "Sorry anak..." That's all he can say a sorry. "Mag-iimpaki na ako. Bye po." I said and immediately pinatay ang tawag. Kilan pakaya mamatay ang gurang na yon. Just kidding, pero bakit kinatatakutan nila grandapa and papa yung si lola Marifaye?