"So our topic for today is human perspective." Sinalansan ni Mr. Rostova ang mga papel na hawak niya at tumingin sa amin.
Nilabas ko naman ang ballpen at notebook ko upang i-take down notes ang mga idi-discuss namin ngayong araw.
"But before we start I have a question." Tumikhim muna siya at iginala ang paningin sa aming lahat.
"Bakit may mga taong kinikimkim nalang ang sama ng loob at sinasarili ang kanilang mga problema?"
Tumingin ako sa mga kaklase ko at nakitang tahimik lang sila.
I hacked and raised my right hand.
"Yes Ms. Daiki you can go to the bathroom." May halong pangi-insultong saad niya dahilan para maghagikhikan ang mga kaklase ko.
I just rolled my eyes and dubiously declaimed.
"I know the answer sir, tsk."
"Aww?" Ngumiti siya at tumango.
"Okay, go on Ms. Daiki, show me your perspective."
"They're afraid." I plain-vanilla answered.
"What?"
"They're afraid." I reapeted.
"Can you please simplify your answer?"
"They're afraid to be judged, takot sila na baka kapag sinabi nila ang nararamdaman nila ay husgahan lamang sila. Natatakot sila na baka sabihan sila ng madrama o over acting. They're afraid to trust again because they have trust issues. They're afraid because they reckon that voicing out their feelings will just hurt them more." Tulalang page-explain ko sa sagot ko.
Tumango tango si sir at tinignan ako.
"They're afraid? So it means that they're weak."
"No, you're wrong." Tumitig ako sa mata ni sir at umiling. "You're wrong sir."
"What do you mean?"
"They're not weak, in fact they're strong enough to keep the pain. They're amenable enough for their emotions. They know how to handle the consequences of their feelings. They're strong to hide all their pain and supersede it with a smile. They're not weak sir, they're strong!"
Naitikom ni sir ang mga labi niya at tumingin sa mga mata ko kaya tumingin ako sa malayo.
"Miss Daiki?"
"S-sir?"
"Are you afraid?" Bakas ang awang tanong niya. Nagulat ako sa tanong niya kaya napalunok ako ng matigas, maintaining my posture and keeping my voice calm.
"No sir." Ngumiti si sir at tumango ng isang beses.
"Buti nam-" pinutol ako ang sasabihin niya at ngumiti ng tipid.
"I'm not afraid sir, I'm terrified."
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BINABASA MO ANG
One Shot Short Stories
KurzgeschichtenCollections of my one shot short stories that you'll probably love. One shot stories that can make you cry, laugh and fall in love.
