Way back home (TBTIEH) On going

Sixteen

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SYDNEY POV

It's around 11pm in the evening. Groban bar. I'm with Holland, Nika and Ian. Nika and Ian were both partying with some friends sa crowded area. Holland and I were at our table.

"I give up. Talo na ako." I mumbled bago ko inubos ang isang shotglass ng vodka ko.

Nanahimik lang si Holl. Pagod na siguro to sa pakikinig sa akin. Kanina pa kasi ako nagdadaldal. Paulit ulit na din.

"I am done." Sabi ko ulit habang nagbuhos naman ng whiskey sa glass. "Your sister is leaving tomorrow night and here I am..."

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"Lasht na to, Holland. Magsisimula nah talaga ako ng bagong buhay. She's.... leaving. The honly choice left ithsh tsoo accept the fact na taposh na..."

"Holland, ako na bahala sa kanya." Haven appeared behind Holland.

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It's 6pm in the afternoon. Nasa harap ako ng malaking window ng isang hotel. Nasa may mataas akong palapag at kita ko mula sa room ko ang lawak ng beach near the area.

"Iha, you sit here na." Tawag sakin ng make up artist. I sat in front of the huge mirror, maraming make up sa table. Nagsimula na silang ayusan ako at maya maya lang, pumasok na si mommy sa kwarto na nakaayos na.

"Isnt she lovely?" Tito Jojo told mom

I saw her nodded through the mirror. "How I wish andito ang daddy nya to witness this."

Today is my 18th birthday. Today, I will celebrate a new year of my existence. New year, new chapter... New life. I have decided na next school year ay sasama ako kay mommy sa Davao para doon mag aral. OA ako, alam ko. Pero one year lang naman eh.

Royalty ang theme ng party. Di ko alam kung bakit, it was mom's idea. Nag start ang lahat sa grand entrance. Tito Jojo, mom's brother... Is my escort. Natapos din ang doxology lead by my tito who is a priest.

Sunod sunod na tinapos ang mga bahagi ng program.

Sydney, it's your birthday...

Yes, I should be happy. They're all here. Families from abroad are also here. All my friends were also here. I am trying my best to be happy.

Kaso bawat ngiti ay kirot sa dibdib dahil hndi naman talaga ako masaya. Madali akong mairita. Madali akong mapagod. Isa isa akong sinayaw ng 18 gentlemen with the 18 roses. Included si Ian doon, ang ilang titos at si Holland ang last dance. Sabi nya kasi since wala naman daw akong boyfriend at sya ang pinaka pogi, sya nalang daw.