No More Ignorance (BOOK 2)

Chapter 17

ELISA

"Mama, tapos ka na?" From the mirror, I looked at my son. Nakasimangot na ito.

"Wait, I'll finish this first." Mabilis akong naglagay ng lipstick.

"Done!"

"Ma, ang gulo po ng hair mo." I laughed out loud.

"Nagmamadali ka na eh." Mabilis kong sinoot ang heels ko. 

"Aren't you going to brush your hair?" tanong niya.

"Are you sure? Mag blow-dry pa 'ko."

"What? Can you just brush your hair instead?"

"Bumaba ka na lang muna, okay? Susunod na 'ko doon. Kumain ka na."

Pagtaboy ko sa kanya. God, ayokong umalis ng basa ang buhok ko!

"Sabay na po tayo—"

"Come on Eric, I'll be quick." Kinuha ko sa cabinet ang blower ko.

"Okay."

"Sige na. Mabilis lang 'to."

He obeyed me and went out.  I hurriedly dry my hair.

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"Good morning ma." I kissed my mother's cheek.

"Good morning. Oh, sabayan mo na itong apo ko, kanina pa naka-simangot eh." Biro ni mama kay Eric.

I looked at my son. He's frowning while staring at his food. Seriously? I thought he was eating while I was still upstairs.

"Eric, come on, let's eat. Para makaalis na tayo."  I said. I'm the one who puts stuff to eat.

"Ma, ikaw? Kumain ka na din po." Sabi ko kay mama.

"Ano ka ba, kumain na kami kanina ng daddy mo." I smiled.

Binalingan ko ulit ang anak ko na nakasimangot pa din hanggang ngayon.

"Eric." He peeked at me.

"Kumain ka na."

"We're already late." Sabay iwas niya ng tingin.

Kaya ba siya nagagalit?

"Eric, hindi pa naman tayo late." Sabi ko

"Baka hindi na natin maabutan si daddy. I know him, mainipin siya." Nagkatinginan kami ni mama.

Oo, parehas lang kayo!

Kinalma ko ang sarili ko bago ko ulit tingnan ang anak ko.

"Eric, nandoon lang ang daddy mo, hindi naman 'yon aalis. He was excited to see you. So why he'll leave you?" I said.

"But..."

"Sige na, kumain na tayo. After this, aalis na tayo."

"Are you sure?" Paninigurado niya.

"Opo."

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My eyes glimpse at my son while we were on our way. He was silently looking at the buildings.

"Eric, I'll leave you alone with your dad." I said while I'm focused on driving.

"Why mama?"

"Ah... Para makapag-bonding kayong dalawa. Don't worry, nasa opisina lang ako. If you need anything. Okay?" Naramdaman ko ang pagtitig niya sa'kin.

"Are you not going with us?"

"No, baby."

"But why?"