Philia

Chapter 40 - RUINED BIRTHDAY

Hope's POV
This is it! Today is the day that I've been waiting for! My most awaited celebration of all my life! Sobrang saya ko nang makita ko ang itsura ko sa salamin. My emerald green gown is really mesmerizing.

"Sorry honey, matagal-tagal din bago mo na-celebrate ito," sabi ni mommy pagpasok niya sa kwarto ko.

"Mom, thank you for staying with us, thank you for enduring the hardheadedness or your children." She came closer to me and without hesitation, she hugged me.

"Enjoy this celebration, honey!" she said.

"I will, mom."

Maya-maya ay ramdam ko ang luha na bumabagsak sa mata ni mommy.

"Hey, don't cry." I rubbed her back. Suddenly, she faced me.

"Sorry kasi hindi tayo agad nakapag celebrate sa totoo mong birthday, alam mo naman 'yung nangyari," she bowed her head. I made her face me again.

"Mom, it's okay. Alam kong masaya si lolo ngayon kaya sana maging masaya na lang din tayo para sa kanya." I gave her an assuring smile.

"Thanks for understanding, honey," she whispered. I wiped her tears with the tissue I'm holding.

"Wag ka ng umiyak, pag umiyak pa ako, masisira 'yung makeup ko." Natawa naman si mommy sa sinabi ko. She took a deep breath and she tapped my shoulder as a sign of her comfort.

After that, she left my room.

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Sobrang saya ko nang makita ko ang unti-unting pagdating ng mga kaibigan ko with their disney themed gowns. Ang ganda-ganda ng damit nila pero ang itsura nila ay hindi mo maipinta. They all look gorgeous with their dresses but they don't seem happy at all.

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