Valentine 2: Secret Valentine

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7:45 pm

Mom

Hon, I'm picking your dad at the airport.

I'm packing my things I'll stay with Elle.

Ce, I know it's been a month
that you're here. I know you're mad
at your dad. At least talk to him when
he gets here.

Mommy, I grew up and saw you saying yes
to whatever dad says. To what granpa and
Lolo wants. I don't want to say yes to everything, mom.
I have my own decisions in life.
I want to make mistakes and learn from them.
Live my life you know.

I know. I'm sorry I set up to be a bad example.
That I wasn't able to say no when your Lolos
arranged our marriage. And I'm proud
that you grew up to be a lady that knows
what she wants and will fight for it. I respect
your bravery and life choices, honey.

You're not a bad example. You taught me
to be mindful, to think before I speak, to be
calm, to weigh situations and most of all to be kind.
Then why do you want me to talk to dad?
I don't want to talk to him. He just sees me
as a business deal. Hindi pa enough na
Lourd and I are best friends, that he's like
a brother to me?

Because, honey, he's your dad.
Because I know that you're the one
that can convince him, that he will listen
to you. He just wants the best for you, hon.

Mom, he's not gonna listen. He thinks Oli doesn't
have a plan, na mag babanda lang siya.
He's a management student, he wants to have his own business.

I'll talk to your dad and explain it, honey.

Mom, I'm tired.
I'm going to Elle's. Take care.