On The Wings of Love(Wattpad Version)

For Leah

"Jiggs, I went to town, and I saw job vacancy for assistant supervisor. I remember, isn't that your former job? Why don't apply?" said Grandma.

"Grandma, why would I apply for work if I'm going to the U.S anyway?"

"So you will have something to do. It's good for you to keep busy while waiting. Don't you think so?"

"I agree, Jiggs.You know, in the U.S., time equals money." said Ms. Jack.

"I don't need to look for a job here because I'm going to the U.S. I have an interview in the embassy at the end of the month." said Jiggs.

"You applied for a Visa again?" asked Ms. Jack.

"Just a tourist visa.If I pass, I will go back with you to San Francisco.I'm going to see Leah again." said Jiggs.

Grandma and Ms. Jack look at each other with a worried face.

A day passed...

"Jiggs, I have met the manager in the burger store, I had the chance to build you up. There's an opening for assistant supervisor position. You have an interview tomorrow!" said Ms. Jack.

"I can't tomorrow. I have to go somewhere."

"Where are you going? I notice you're always at home. Then you go out at night with your friends, so you sleep off the entire next day."

"What's this, mom? You're trying to monitor my moves?"

"That's not my point. All I'm saying is, this is an opportunity. I just hope you exert a little effort."

"But it doesn't matter, right? I'm going to America anyway."

"But we're just on the interview stage. We're still applying for visa. If you don't get accepted, at least you have a fall back."

"Don't you have trust in me?"

"No, that's not it. It's just too bad if you miss the opportunity."

"I will not accept that, okay? Stop insisting."

Jiggs walk out. Ms. Jack follow him.

"Why? Jiggs, wait. You might miss in this. Wait---"

"But I don't want to go, okay?!Why are you so annoying?!" Jiggs shouted.

"Wait a minute. Don't raise your voice at me. I'm still your mother."

"Since when have you been a mother to me? You left me 20 years ago, right? You've neglected me for 20 years already. Just continue doing so since that's what you're good at."

Ms. Jack slaps Jiggs face.

"Yes, I admit. I haven't been with you for 20 years. But I didn't leave for nothing. I left you so I can find a decent work and for me to give you a better future. Why complain? Even though I'm not here, I never neglected you! So please, stop blaming me. And don't be rude because I'm still your mother no matter what!" Shouted Ms. Jack then she walks out.

Later in the night..

Ms. Jack saw Jiggs taking bottles of beer.

She come near Jiggs. She seat beside her son.

"The reason I suggested you take the job is because.. I don't want you to lead a life without direction. I don't want you without  future. Because the way I see it, it looks like you're headed that way. Of course, I don't want that to happen to you. Dear, I know I've made wrong decisions in life and it somehow did affect you. But I've regretted having made those decisions. If you only knew.. But despite that, it's still not right for you to disrespect me, right? After all, I am still your mother. Now if..If you don't see it that way, then respect me as a person instead."