Love in Music (Fly High Series #1)

Chapter 2

After what happened to my Mom and Dad, wala akong ginawa kundi ang magkulong sa kwarto ko, lumalabas lang ako kung kakain pero madalas pinapadala kona kay Manang ang pagkain ko sa room ko.

I spent my days, staying in my room and listen to my Mom's music.

Malaking bagay na kasama ng paglaki ko ay musika na initinuturo sa akin ni mommy. There is music that lifts you up when you're sad and music that keeps you going despite all the difficulties. My mom told me.

Halos ilang araw nadin akong hindi pumapasok sa eskwelahan. I didn't see my Dad as well..

Miss na miss kona si Mommy.. Wala syang ibang ginawa kundi ang isipin ang ikabubuti ko at ni Daddy.  But I can't really believe that Dad uttered all those hurtful words at my Mommy.

Today is Saturday.  Presscon ni Mommy. I remember all the things she told me na para samin ang ginagawa nya. I missed my mom so much.

Tinitingala ko ang orasan sa taas ng dingding ng aking kwarto. Nakapamaywang ako habang pabalik balik ako sa paglalakad. My room's door is open,  at doon nakatayo si manang na nagaalala na dahil sa pagliban ko sa pagkain mula kaninang umaga hanggang ngayon lunch na.

After how many hours of waiting, the clock rings! This is it! I run fast towards our living room at nagulat naman si Manang kaya dali din akong sinundan. Dali dali akong umupo sa aming sofa and immediately turned on our TV.

Halos mapanganga ako when I saw Mommy on the screen.. My mom is so gorgeous. Wearing black dress turtleneck and her shining hair is straight, and her high black stilletos. Matching it with silver accessories from her earing, her necklace and to her bracelets. Is she really my mom?!

Habang nakaupo ay napansin ko din na nakikisali sa panonood sila manang at iba naming mga kasambahay.  Well,  wala si Daddy kaya I don't care at all.

Beside Mommy is Tito Laffred and in her left side is Tito Laffred's wife, Tita Mina. Ito ba Daddy? You're calling mommy a whore just because of Tito kahit may asawa na? Goodness! Or maybe it's just because of your insecurities kay Mommy na maging successful? I can't concentrate watching my mommy. Halo halo ang nasa isip ko ngayon..

"Good noon Madame Elaine Arnaiz, nice to see you again!" bati ng isang babae na naka microphone.
Mommy smiled at her and at the media as she held the microphone.

"Hello, it's nice to be back and work again for you all!" she uttered and smiled. Grabe. Kung ako si Mommy,  masisilaw na talaga ako sa dami ng flash ng camera sakanya. Mommy is just sooo stunning!

"So, Madame Elaine, is it true that you're really back for your career or for the progression of Arthur- your husband's company?" sabi ng isang medyo matanda na, na may hawak ng video recorder. 

Kita ko ang lungkot na sumagi sa mata ni Mommy pero napalitan din ito agad ng pekeng saya at ngiti, she cleared her throat before she answered.

"Well, I really came back for my career. Sayang din dahil halos lahat din ng mga kabataan ngayon ay tinatangkilik ang mga awit na ginawa ko. Arthur's business isn't involved in this decision i made." she answered directly.. 

What mommy?! Namumuo ang aking luha sa mga salitang binitawan ng aking ina. Akala ko ba para sa'tin to ni daddy?  How come?!

"Well, Madame Elaine, how about your daughter? Is she fine with your decision?" nagulat naman ako sa tanong ng isang babae..

What? I begin to sweat.  Mygoodness. Nakailang lunok ako para sa sagot ng aking ina.
Please mommy, don't disappoint me.. I listened carefully as I crossed both of my fingers.

"Well, my daugther Lilianne is always aware of my decisions. Before coming back here, we already had a talk. And she's happy. I'm doing this for her also." mom said sincerely and smiled flash a smile. I feel relieved! Oh mommy, I miss you..