I woke up at 5 AM today. It’s still dark outside and I still feel sleepy. But I wanted to surprise my family with a “breakfast by the bed”. I went downstairs to prepare my specialty of the day. Bacon, eggs benedict, slices of tomatoes and toasted bread. It’s ten to 6 I took the tray and the stand, placed their plated food there, salt and pepper and orange juice. “Oh snap! Forgot to buy roses!” I chuckled and then head to my parents room. I woke them up and they’re amazed on the smell of the food, so they got up quickly and I went to Matt’s room to wake him up, since he’s not gonna wake anytime from now, I carried him, bride’s style, and took him to our parents room. “What’s gotten into you, John?” mom asked. “Nothing, mom. Making up for my shortcomings.” She smiled at me and gave me a flying kiss. Dad just smiled at me.
My parents were sitting on their bed while I was sitting on their lazy-chair and Matt, oh Matt, sleeping on the floor. I picked up my bacon and placed it near his nose making him awake. He scratched his eyes and took a big bite out of my bacon. That bastard! He laughed and then took his plate from the plate and then devoured on his breakfast.
“How was your meeting last night, son?” Dad asked, “It went okay, dad. They already have a script for the event, so I just made a program flow last night and the seating arrangement for the guests.” Dad looked at me “You have the list of the guests already?” He asked, “Yes dad.” I answered. He just nodded and you can see a proud dad from his face.
After we finished breakfast, mom volunteered to wash the dishes. I went to my bedroom to shower and prepare for work.
I still cannot believe what I had with Dave a couple of nights ago. It was sweet but I don’t want to think it that way. What I am more focused about is my work and work alone. No relationships, since my parents had me broken up with my ex-boyfriend. Yep. They caught me with a guy while we were at a coffee shop. When I came home I saw pictures of us together and mom told me to break whatever is between us. It wasn’t acceptable especially for our family that dignity matters. All the time.
It was a year ago, I’ve moved on. I was in my College then. Graduating. We’ve dated for 6 months, I thought it’s gonna be us two forever. We have planned for the future, for everything. Our house, where we’re gonna live. Everything. Until my parents found out about us. I left the house because I don’t want to leave my boyfriend. We loved each other so much that it hurts. So I left my parents and lived alone in the upper area of the country. I have saved enough money to get me through one month. I’ve looked for a job and fortunately ended at Shakey’s. I was a waiter there. Earning enough for me. My ex-boyfriend knew my place, he goes there every week. Giving me money, food, etc. I never asked for any of those but he insisted. Besides, who’s gonna help each other, right? It lasted for about a year. And I’ve finally decided to come home. Our relationship isn’t going anywhere anymore. We parted smoothly. I broke up with him because I can see how hard he is trying just to help me, and told myself, he deserves more than me. He deserves someone who will give him not only love but the acceptance from the parents of the guy. I moved out, sold all my furniture and came back home.
I saw my dad by the porch, he ran towards me and hugged me. I saw tears building up on his eyes. He took my bag and brought me inside our house, it never changed. He called mom, and mom quickly ran and hugged me and gave me kisses. I was so stubborn. I was so self-centered. I didn’t think of them that time, but here they are accepting me back as their child. But never accepted me for who I am. And that’s what I am going to prove to them that not all people like me never make it to the industry. Most of the people like me are successful. Because they are fighters. They’ve fought for their own dignity, freedom and acceptance. And that’s what I am going to do. My parents aren’t the opponents here, they are just my judges. Judging me at my works, my life, myself.
