My Only Sunshine

chapter 6 : Family Secrets

RIIIIIIIINGG!

Students quickly packed their things and rushed out the door for break, eager to meet with friends.

Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia were the last ones to head out the door, when Mr. SEA called out for Philippines, making him flinch a little.

"Mr. Philippines, please stay back. I'd like to have a short conversation with you."

"Oh, dang, sir. You really weren't kidding when you said you wanted to see Phil." Indonesia said and snickered.

Mr. SEA sighed. "Once again, Mr. Indonesia, I only wish to know how Mr. Philippines' family is doing."

Indonesia had something to say about that, but Malaysia put his right hand on his shoulder. "Let it go, bodoh." He then turned to Philippines. "We'll be in the main courtyard if you need us." And with that said, he and Indonesia left the classroom.

Philippines looked at Mr. SEA with a raised eyebrow. "This is about my parents, right?"

Mr. SEA only nodded in reply.

"What do you know about them?" Philippines asked.

"Well, what do you know about them?"

"What is there to know about them?"

Mr. SEA chuckled and shrugged. "Depends, how's your parents? Has the royal Spanish Empire been bothering you lately?"

"... No. Wait, should I be concerned?"

"Has your family not told you?"

"Told me... what?"

Mr. SEA put his hand on his chin. "I see. So they haven't told you." He sighed and put his hand back on the desk. "I apologize for assuming you know of such things."

"Wait, sir, with all due respect, you can't just ask me such a question and then brush it off like dust!" Philippines slammed his hands on his desk. "Now I'm curious!"

Mr. SEA only shook his head. "I have no business in meddling too deep into such affairs." He stood up and took his folders. "You're dismissed. Have a good day, Mr. Philippines.

"But-"

"Have a good day, Mr. Philippines."

Not wanting to possibly get in trouble, Philippines slowly walked out of the classroom.

'Alright... keep your secrets..."

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"Oh Perla, Katipunan Pio... what am I going to do with this boy of yours?"

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Philippines decided to join Indonesia and Malaysia at the main courtyard.

As he was walking there, he thought that perhaps he could get more information regarding his parents' past together from his brother. He could visit his dorm and maybe bring up the topic over some coffee, or a round of Mobile Legends...