MY MORTAL ENEMY ( Under Revision...)

CHAPTER 3: THE PAWNS

SHENISE ANDYRY

I got awaken by the sound of my alarm clock. It's already 7:00 in the morning, agad2 akong bumangon para sa daily routine ko- maligo at magbihis. Pababa na ako sa kwarto ko ng narinig ko si mommy and daddy na parang may pinag uusapan sa dinning area.

" What else should we do? Wala na din akong maisip na iba pang paraan. We've done everything we could Henry. "- mommy

Inaantok pa ako habang pababa sa hagdan. It seems related to our business.

" I guess its time to consider the offer of Yu family. Its not that bad I guess. "- daddy

I heard dad letting out a heavy sigh.

" Are you out of your mind Henry? How-how could you say that?! "- mommy

Mommy's voice seems helpless while daddy's sound hopeless. I frowned. It sounded like they're having a problem.

" She will be in good hands besides both of our family will benefit from this. Let's just think it that way, Mara. This is also hard for me. You think ganun lang kadali magdesisyon when our daughter is involved in this issue?! "- Daddy

I already reached the living room and papunta ng kitchen. Dad mentioned "daughter". Im involved to what specific issue? Anung issue ang ibig niyang sabihin?

" What about Shenise decision about this? She's the one who has to say something about this. I know this will break her heart! "- mommy

" She will get hurt but eventually, she will understand, Mara. Please, dont make this issue complicated. "- Dad

Hindi ko na mapigilang manghimasok sa pinag uusapan nila.

" mom? dad? What issue are you talking about? I am involved? How? "

I look at them in their eyes. They both gave me a helpless expression. Para silang nahihirapan na hindi ko mapaliwanag.

" Im sorry, Shen. "- dad

" What dyou mean dad? "

Naguguluhan kong tanong. He just let out a heavy sighed.

" Mom? "

Im getting frustrated by their expressions.

" What's happening? "-me

" Our business is under bankruptcy. Clients are pulling out. Its been on the verge of bancruptcy for 5 years. Hindi na nakabawi. The bank wont allow us anymore to make another huge amount of loan. Sinisingil na din tayo. We cant pay it yet. We lost too many digits in the stock market. "- mom

Natigilan ako sa narinig ko. Bankcrupcy? 5 years? I look at dad and all he gave me is a sad expression.

" B-but we can still do something about this right? "

" We have done every possible things we can, Shen. Unfortunately, masyado na itong lubog sa utang. Hindi na din tayo kumikita. "- dad

I got speechless. My parents has been going through a lot. But then I heard my involvement to this issue.

" How did I get involved to this issue dad? "

Nagkatinginan si mommy at daddy. Nakikita kong nahihirapan silang dalawang sabihin sakin. I could feel their pain while silently watching them. In the end, si mommy and humarap sakin. She hold my hands and gently caressing it. Pina upo niya din muna ako sa tabi niya.

" Remember your Lolo Rod? "- mom

Kumunot naman ang noo ko. Matagal ng namatay si lolo. It was 7 years ago.