Not So Damsel In Distress

PROLOGUE

"You need one."

"No. I don't."

There he is. Standing in front of me like a king to his people. So now I am just one of his people? Funny.

"You will need it."

"Who are you again? You entered my place without asking my permission and you will say that? Really?". As far as I know, he doesn't care.

"You need someone to protect you. Your life is in danger!"

"Protect me? From whom? From you? And danger? Really? Ngayon mo talaga sasabihin sakin yan? I've been facing danger  years ago! Since you left us! Since you chose to be selfish and ran away!"

"If you think that is selfishness then be it. You will still have a bodyguard."

"I can protect myself better than anyone. Better than you." He put his both hands inside his pocket with an authoritative stand. No emotion at all.

"I am still your father. I know what's best for you."

"So you should know that you, meddling my life , is the worst for me." I look at him. Eye to eye. Its been years since I saw this face but still all I can feel is hatred and pain. You used to be my sword but what have you done?

"You won't listen. I see. But you will have one." Then he turned his back at me. I shifted my eyes to the floor. I can hear his steps and then I remember it. Again. He did it. Again. He walked away. Again.

He stopped and uttered the words that ripped my heart a thousand times.

"Dada loves you, my little one. Always remember that."