THE 13 GOOD BOYS' STORIES

3. BEAUTIFUL

Beautiful Part 5

He invited me to have a dinner. Tatanggi sana pero ge said that he'll buy my sister food at gusto niya rin daw ito makita. I don't know why he's insisting a lot to me

"So mind if I tell you my story" pagbasag niya sa katahimikang bumabalot sa amin. Nagkibit balikat ako at tumingin sa kanya.

He sighed and smiled.

" I was the only child in our family. My parents were used to work as missionaries and we're actually from korea" nod as he said those.

"Unfortunately, I brought lucky away from them. It was a devour, sinabi ko kasi kay mama na may ibang babae si papa, bata pa ako nun mga 12 years old. I was the type of kid na walang pake at hindi marunong magsinungaling o magtago ng katotohanan. I told my mom about what I saw with my two innocent eyes. At first ayaw maniwala ni mama but one day noong gumagala kami sa park, naalala ko pa nga na binilhan ako ni mama noong ice cream at isang balloon. We called it mom and son day kasi laging busy sina mama at papa noon at wala akong nakakasama ni isa sa kanila..." pagkukwento niya.

" pagkatapos?" Tanong ko.

"We saw dad there with a girl. Mas bata pa ito sa kanila ni mama at naglalambingan sila. Agad ko naman pinakita kay mama ang nakita ko. Mom became so aggresive at agad na sinugod noon sina papa. At ayun dun na nagsimula ang pagkagulo ng pamilya namin. Mom and dad always fight until dad left us. Mom blame me for everything. She blamed me when dad left us. She loved my dad so much. She always put anger with me, she used to beat me, she always cussed on me, and lastly, she regret me for being her son." he said.

Nakaramdam ako ng pagkalungkot. I thought he's not having any problem but he's a worst like me.

"I let her be like that until she put herself to drugs and end up committing suicide. My dad, well..  he never showed up" dugtong niya.

"I'm sorry to hear that" nagsalita ako.

"No, it was my choice to let you hear it" he smiled.

Then we continued sharing stuffs that happened on our lives. After he shared his, I shared mine too. Until we decided to go back to hospital. Gusto niya rin daw makilala ang kapatid ko. That's why I did not hesitate to bring him. We met each other and helped each other.

When we arrived in the hospital agad kaming pumunta sa floor kung nasaan naroon ang room ng kapatid ko. We got off of the elevator and the group of men in black suits. I stiffened and slowly lookec back at the guy behind me who was totally startled.

"Holy crap!" I said quitely.

"Jane Robertson."said the guy who faced me.

"What are you doing here?!" Matapang kong tanong

"My boss just wanted to have a conversation with your little sister" sabi nito sabay kibit-balikat.

Dahil sa kaba at takot na nadama ko, I rushed inside the room. Tinulak ko ang mga lalaking nakaharang sa akin.

"Jane!!" Rinig kong tawag sa akin ni Joshua. I did not looked back at diretso lang ako hanggang sa marating ko ang kwarto ng kapatid ko. Marahas kong binuksan ang kwarto at nadatnan ang kapatid ko na umiiyak.

"Crazy bastard!!!" Sabi ko at tumakbo at saka sinuntok ang isang panget na gangster. He must be their leader.

Napahawak siya sa kanyang panga and he let out a playful smirk. I hugged my sister and look if she's got any damages.

"Ate" my sister cried.

"Shh.. ate's here don't worry" pagtahan ko sa kapatid.

"Bakit? Ano bang magagawa mo?" Nilingon ko ang gangster na tumatawa. Matalim ko siyang tiningnan.

"Jane Robertson, you stole my money and I don't need it to be back because I wanted you to get prisoned." He said. Napabuga ako ng hangin.

"You know, I didn't even used it even a cent. You can take it!" Sabi ko sabay tapon sa mukha niya ang perang kadudukot ko sa bulsa ko. He closed his eyes feeling the money hit his face. He gave me a laugh.

"..and now please go" madiin kong sabi.

"Since its back to me, I'll just donate this to your pitiful sister, and you'll go to prison"I felt something heavg in my chest.

"Why do I have to sent in prison when you already have your money back to you!" I yelled at him as I try to hold on my tears.

"You harrassed us. You hit my men, you have to pay for it" he calmly said. napa-facepalm ako sa mga pinagsasabi niya.

"Can we... can we just talk about this?" I tried to convince but he just shook his head and index finger.

"I'm not that kind of person that will change minds. And by the way, the police men are on their way here." Sabi niya sabay tayo at ayos sa kanyang necktie.

"Pulutin niyo ang pera at bayaran niyo ang fees nitong batang babae...." utos niya sa mga tauhan niya at agad itong sumunod.

"Its considered as my lovely donation for this poor kid" sabi niya at tumalikod. Before he went out of the door, police officers came in with a warrant of arrest.

"Ms. Jane Robertson, you are under arrest" sabi ng isang officer sabay taas sa dala niyang warrant. The gangster guy greeted the police men at saka mapaglaro akong tiningnan.

"Ate, anong pinagsasabi nilang aarestuhin ka nila?" Napalingon ako sa kapatid ko. I looked at her. My eyes are getting hotter.

"No, we'll just gonna have some meeting." I smiled to cheer her up.

"Are you gonna be back?" Tanong niya ulit.
Tumango lamang ako, I think if I speak, my voice sounds broken.

"Jane!!" Nilingon ko si Joshua na ngayon lang nakapasok dahil hinarangan ata sya. I took out a deep sigh and faced him. Marahan akong lumapit sa kanya.

"Can you please take care of her while I'm out of here?" I whispered. His eyes shows his concern and I can see how worried he is. I smiled on him yo cheer him up.

"Please. Kailangan ko talaga tulong mo." Dugtong ko sabay hawak sa braso niya. My eyes are getting watery. He nodded as he look straight to my eyes. Nag-iwas ako ng tingin at ibinaling ito sa kapatid kong naguguluhan.

"Don't tell her about everything. Ikasasama niya ito" I adviced Joshua. He only nodded.

"Ms. Robertson, we have to go" the police officer said. Tumango ako at naramdaman ko ang pagpasok ng posas sa kamay ko. I heard my sister's calling my name. I didn't lookef back at her. I'm sorry little sister, but sister have to face this problem.

Sumama ako sa police station at isinild nila ako sa loob ng maliit na rehas.

"We'll do the investigation tomorrow Mr. Robertson. So, have a rest" sabi ng isang police officer.

I looked at the whole place, there was no thing not even a single rock. I sighed and sat at the corner.

Why do my life would not become so beautiful?