Preciously Broken

CHAPTER 19

Chapter 18
Family stories

A good sleep after that cry. I feel so relieved. After those rough days of mine, felt so safe and secured. Never felt like this before.

It's weekend. 'Di ako uuwi sa bahay ngayon malakas ulan. I just want to say in bed all day. Watch movies, read books, mag muni muni. I'll cuddle myself today. Bed all day is heaven.

My mom is calling.

"Hello?"

"Anak, 'di ka uuwi? Kumpleto kami ngayon sa bahay. Ikaw lang kulang." Ani Mommy.

"Uh, baka 'di na po. Malakas po kasi ulan mahirap po bumiyahe. Gusto ko po muna magpahinga nalang muna." Paliwanag ko.

"Ah ganoon ba. Oh sige ha. Miss na kita anak. Umuwi ka naman. Lagi ka nalang absent eh, wag mo masyado isubsub sarili mo sa kolehiyo, mag enjoy ka naman. Mag unwind ka. Ilang years ka na dyan and still sila Amanda pa rin kasama mo. Meet new people. Or maghanap ng boyfriend diba? Have fun. Enjoy your younger years!" My mom said.

"Mom!! Alam mo naman na di ako ganyan, party goer or what. And maghanap ng boyfriend, I don't trust boys remember?" Saway ko sa nanay ko.

"Ah basta! Ayaw kong tumanda kang dalaga. You're beautiful and intelligent, baka nag kakandarapa pa ang mga lalaki sayo. Try Maddox or be at least be friends with him."

She is always like this. Ayaw niya ng malungkot ako. She even pushes me to have a boyfriend, I'am not interested.

"Mom. I'am only turning 22 years old and not 30. And for goodness, boys are never been good in my life. Maddox is just my acquaintance. Nothing deeper than that." Paliwanag ko.

"Ah basta anak, he is a nice guy. Try mo kasi mag ayos. You're my daughter. Be like your momma! Pretty and hot at 50! Try to date." She cheerfully said.

"I rather sleep than to go on fancy dates."

"Anak, I'll be going na. I'am cooking pasta eh. Take care. I miss you and love you." Paalam niya.

"I love you too, My. Bye and I miss you all. Send my regards to everyone." Paalam ko.

So its me, myself and I, cuddling alone in my bed. My phone beeps, may nagtext.

Maddox:

What are you doing on a rainy day?

Ako:

Cuddle myself in bed, sleep, think, eat, watch movies. How 'bout you?

Maddox:

Actually none. Can I join? Mag isa rin naman ako. May niluto rin akong champorado. I'll bring CDs also.

Tama ba basa ko? He'll join me? I thought its me time.

Ako:

Sure. I love champorado! What kind of CDs? Please don't include romantic movies, I don't like those.

And there's a knock on my door. Ang bilis ah.

"Hey." Pagbati ko.