MY MORTAL ENEMY ( Under Revision...)

CHAPTER 5: THE CHOICE

SHENISE ANDYRY

Saturday

Early in the morning naabutan ko si mommy and daddy na nagtatalo sa kusina. I found mom crying and dad hugging her. I dont wanna see them like this masyadong masakit sa puso.

" Mom, what's wrong? "

I said it in a very concern voice. I rush over to them.

" We're planning to sell one of our land, Shen. We need to give our employees their rightful salary. We're closing down our company. "

I could see a hint of sadness to dad's eyes. They're both struggling so much for this issue.

" What land are you referring to mom? "

" The one in Camotes Island. "

Nanlaki ang mata ko. Ito yung lupang pinamana sa kanya ni lolo Rod.

" Mom, that land has sentimental value to you! Lolo Rod gave you that land. Hindi ba pwedeng yung ibang ari arian na lg natin? "

Humagulgol na si mommy. Daddy's trying to make her calm down.

" Shen, tatlo na lg yung natitirang ari-arian natin. Our house and its lot, the one in Camotes island and the other is in Buhangin, Davao. Most of them got sold already few years ago to stabilize our company. We have to risk to let our business grow and unfortunately, we lost. "

Parang gumuho yung mundo ko ng malaman ito mismo kay dad. Ang laki ng nawala sa amin na halos baon na kami sa utang. Nagbawas na din sina mommy ng maids sa bahay. Dalawa na lg silang natitira.

Hindi ako lumabas sa kwarto ko buong hapon. Matagal kong pinag isipan kung worth it nga ba itong gagawin ko. I stayed in my room analyzing every possible situations that might come along with the choices I will be making. Nakaupo lang ako sa kama ko habang pabalik balik na iniisip ang gagawin ko.

' If its marriage... I will consummate everything. '

Binagsak ko ang katawan ko sa kama habang sinasabunutan ang sariling buhok. Pakiramdam ko masyadong mainit pisngi ko ngayon. He's cunning! He's dangerous! I should be careful to him!

Yu Jinian

I can deal with that man. Kaya ko to! Kinakabahan talaga ako sa gagawin ko. Natatakot ako at inaamin kong labag sa kalooban tong gagawin ko pero wala akong magawa dahil ito lang yung makakatulong sa problema ng pamilya namin.

Im young and I dont know how to commit and be responsible for it. The reason na ayokong magkaboyfriend muna. Ayokong maglaro nakakapagod lang yun dahil magsasayang ka lang ng panahon at masasaktan ka lang thou sabi ng iba makakatulong yun kasi magkakaroon ka ng madaming experience in terms of relationship. It will help you grow but I disagree. That's kind of exhausting to me. Gusto ko yung pag boyfriend ko, siya na yung pakakasalan ko. I wanna date to marry not to have fun. Why not focus on loving that one person? You two can grow up individually while in a relationship. You just need to be consistent and keep the love on fire.

Lumabas ako ng kwarto ko at dumiretso sa kwarto nila mommy and daddy. Dad was the one who opened the door for me. I saw mom sipping a cup of coffee while leaning in the header of the bed.

" What's wrong baby girl? "- mom

Nilapag naman agad ni mommy ang kape niya sa side table. She open her arms like she's unconciously telling me to hug her. I come closer to the bed and sat beside her. She hug me and kiss me in the forehead. Im relieved that she's okay now. Naramdaman ko ding umupo sa tabi ko si daddy. I love it when Im with them. I know Im loved.