Silently

Silently (One-Shot)

I was born like this, not having a chance to voice out what I feel. And not having a chance to talk.
People often judged me because of my disability. I even questioned myself 'Why me? Why not others?' But, I have no right to questioned God's decision instead I accept myself. I am not perfect, we are not perfect and when I realized that thing I accept my flaws.

Maybe, some people may think that my situation will be a hindrance in reaching my dreams but it is not. I am currently studying one of the prestigious school here in our town. Yes, some students bullied me but I guess I am used to it.

Being a mute is not easy. Life may be cruel but it's life. I still believe that a good future is waiting for me so I work hard and have a positive outlook in life.

I am a graduating student. After four years of being bullied, at last I am near in reaching my dreams.

"Reesha."

Pagkalingon ko ay nakita ko ang nag-iisa kong kaibigan, si May.

"Nandito ka lang pala sa library. I've been looking for you." She said.

I've been doing my assignments kaya nasa library ako.

"Lets go home." Pag-aayaya niya sakin.

Nagsulat naman ako sa likod ng notebook ko at hinarap ito sakanya pagkatapos. Sinasabi ng sulat ko mg mauna na siyang umuwi dahil may tatapusin pa ko.

Actually, alam kong gumamit ng sign language but May only knows basic sign language kaya hirap siyang intindihin ako so sinusulat ko na lang ang gusto kong sabihin sakanya.

"Are you sure? Late na rin kaya sabay na tayo."

I hand gesture her to go. She refused but pinilit ko siya so umalis rin siya.

Pagkatapos niyang umalis ay nagpatuloy ako sa ginagawa ko hanggang sa di ko na napansin ang oras.

I am done with my assignments at nung tiningnan ko ang oras its already six o'clock in the evening. So, I immediately pack my things and leave.

It is dark outside at kailangan ko pang maglakad tutal malapit lang naman ang bahay ko at malakas rin ang loob ko dahil may nakakasabay naman akong maglakad.

Pero mukhang di maganda ang araw na 'to para sakin kung minamalas ka naman ay nakasalubong ko lang naman ang madalas na nambubully sakin sina Keil at Caine.

Lumingon lingon ako sa paligid at napansin kong wala na ang mga taong kani-kanina lang ay kasabay ko maglakad. At doon ay nakadama na ko ng kaba. I don't know what will they do to me. I hope they will not hurt me, physically and emotionally.

"Hey! It's the mute girl!" I heard Caine said. And in just a single glance, nasa tabi ko agad sila at pinapaligiran ako. And my heart starts beating faster. I am in great danger I hope someone will come and save me from these dangerous guys.

"Well, lets have fun with this mute girl, Caine. Tutal, di naman siya makakapagsalita para humingi ng tulong."

Nararamdaman ko ang unti-unting pagbalong ng mga luha ko. I feel vulnerable. Tama sila, wala akong magagawa. I am weak. I can't even talk!

"Oh! The mute girl is crying." And then they both laughed at my current situation.

Hinawakan ako ni Keil sa braso and he pinned me on the wall.

"Don't worry, this will not take time. Magiging mabilis lang 'to. Just enjoy, okay?" Keil said in a huskier tone.

Doon na ko mas kinabahan. What will they do to me? What are they planning? Are they going to rape me? God, please no! They are bullies pero di ko naisip na magagawa nila ang ganitong klaseng bagay.