Punk Princess of West

Chapter 16

Adamson-Voire Series #1
Punk Princess of West
Chapter 16

Farrah

I always thought that arguments are normal in all families, the odd thing about our family is we cannot let a day pass without having a single argument.

“Mag-aaral ka na nga lang, ibinagsak mo pa.” My father commented in the middle of our dinner.

“She’s actually performing well po, tito.” Ybrahim said.

“Is she? Stop defending her, ijo. Alam kong kaibigan mo siya pero huwag mo siyang pagtatakpan sa amin.” My dad replied.

“Dad, Kuya saw me as I spent a night without having a proper sleep just to pass that course.” I argued.

“Then why did you fail?” He looked straight into my eyes.

Wala akong maisagot, siguro dahil mahina lang talaga ng utak ko?

“I see,” My father said before leaving the dining area.

Sanay na akong ganiyan ang ama ko sa akin, simula pagkabata ko at wala akong naipakitang kahit na anong talento o talino— he was already convinced that I’m actually good for nothing.

And maybe, he’s right.

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Natapos ang araw ko nang nakakulong lamang ako sa kwarto, I heard several knocks from Ybrahim but I chose not to go out.

Nakakahiyang madatnan niya akong ganito, I look miserable.

The scary thing is— I feel numb. Hindi ako makaiyak, ito na ba ang sinasabi sa akin ni Chanler na mas nakakatakot na parang sanay na ako sa lahat to the point na I can’t even feel pain anymore?

Tons of crumpled papers can be seen on my desk, kung ano-anong sketches ang nagawa ko maghapon out of boredom.

Someone knocked on my door once again.

“Farrah...” It was Ybrahim’s voice.

“I’m not in the mood to talk, West.” I answered for the first time.

“May Vitamilk ako rito...” Tila nagpantig ang tainga ko at dali-daling binuksan ang pintuan.

“Hey,” I said.

“Can I come in?” He asked.

Tuluyan kong binuksan ang pintuan at pinapasok siya, naupo siya sa lapag ng aking silid at binuksan ang dala niyang Vitamilk. “Thought this would make you feel better.” Saad nito at inabot sa akin ang Vitamilk.

“Thank you.” I said.

“You ready to talk?” Tanong niya sa akin.

Umiling ako.

“Let’s just be quiet, then. I enjoy silence too.” He smiled, and I suddenly found myself smiling too.

Nakakahawa ang positivity ng energy niya kahit magulo na ang nangyayari sa paligid niya. If ever kailangan ko ng company when everything came crashing down, I’d call his name.

“Do you feel better?” He asked and I nodded. “That’s good.” He added.

“I always wanted to be like my brother.” Sambit ko.

“Dapat hindi.” Nangunot ang noo ko sa sinabi nito.

“Bakit?” Tanong ko sakaniya.

“You are already amazing, Farrah. Hindi mo kailangan maging duplicate ng kahit na sino kasi you already possess a unique personality. Kapag ginusto mong maging sila, hahanapin ko si Farrah— hindi si Fallen.” Sagot niya.