Definitely Out of his League | published under Ukiyoto Publishing

52nd League: I'm hers

52nd League: I'm hers

"THAT WAS a very good performance, son!" ani Mr. Ferrer habang pinapalakpakan si Travis.

Katatapos lang ng performance at guest appearance ni Travis sa isang sikat na morning talk show. He didn't know that his father was watching him. Niyakap niya ito.

"'Pa, bakit hindi ka nagsabi na manonood ka? I would've dedicated that song to you," Travis said.

"Gusto lang naman kitang surpresahin. We're all over the news, aren't we?" nakangiting saad ni Mr. Ferrer.

"Yeah, you didn't have to do that, Papa," nag-aalalang wika ni Travis.

He was talking about the press conference that his father had held in his house. Recently, a rumour scattered about Travis as Mr. Ferrer's son. Nang malaman ito ni Mr. Ferrer, he confirmed and admitted to the public that he was indeed Travis's father.

Mr. Ferrer was now receiving a lot of criticism. Kinukwestyon na ng publiko ang pagiging ama niya. The infidelity case that they had manipulated to be shut down from years ago had seemed to be reopened. May mga nagsasabi pa na tinanggap na raw niya ngayon si Travis dahil sikat na personalidad na ito.

Of course, it was a blow to Mr. Ferrer but he had no control about the public's opinion.

"Don't worry about me, Travis, your old man isn't getting any younger. I need to make things right. Sa laki ng pagkukulang ko sa 'yo, kulang pa itong mga nangyayari sa 'kin," kalmadong saad ni Mr. Ferrer.

"Pero paanong business mo, 'Pa? Siguradong maaapektuhan ng issue na 'to ang negosyo mo," Travis told his father.

"Nag-usap na kami ni Ryland tungkol diyan. We have a lot of cards in our hands. 'Wag mo na 'kong alalahanin. Just focus on your career, okay?"

"Sige po. Ay, 'Pa, nga pala. These are my bandmates Eris, Arthur, and Santi. Guys, my father," pakilala ni Travis.

"Nice to meet you, Uncle," pagbati ng mga kabanda ni Travis.

"Uncle, I've heard about the news, we're sorry," Santi stated.

"Oh, don't mention it. Our world isn't perfect after all," Mr. Ferrer said, smiling.

Travis was relieved that his father was showing positivity regardless of the backlash of his own confession. Naantig din ang kaniyang damdamin sa ginawang pag-amin ng kaniyang ama. People didn't know what the real story was.

"Papa, I think it's time for you to meet Trixie. Ngayon pa lang ako uuwi sa bahay, gusto sana kitang isama," ani Travis.

"My pleasure, Travis," Mr. Ferrer agreed.

IT WASN'T a long drive and they reached Travis's newly-bought house. Nandito na rin sina Bella at ang kaniyang lola. Sumama na rin ang buong Sleepless Solitude sa pagbisita.

"Tito Efren," tawag ni Travis sa lalaking nagdidilig ng halaman.

"Travis! Nandito ka! Alyanna, tawagin mo ang sina Trixie! Nandito ang pinsan mo!" utos ni Efren sa kaniyang anak.

Nagulat ito nang makitang kasama ni Travis si Mr. Ferrer. It was sure that he had also heard the big news about the father and son. Magalang niyang pinapasok ang mga bisita.

"Sir Wendell, tuloy po kayo. Kasama mo rin pala ang mga kabanda mo, pamangkin. Tara, pasok kayo," masayang paanyaya ni Efren.

"Salamat, Tito Efren. Ayos lang po ba kayo rito?" tanong ni Travis.

"Oo naman, pamangkin. Lagi kong nililinis ang buong bahay kasi alam kong darating ka na," his uncled answered.

"Kayo naman kasi, sinabi ko naman sa inyo na kumuha na kayo ng kasambahay, 'di ba?" wika ni Travis bago naupo sa sofa.