V A U G H N
It’s Tuesday. My first subject for this day is Ethics, and I’m going to tell Candary that I met my future self last night.
Sakto naman ang pagkalaho niya. Matapos no'n kumatok na agad ang roommates ko. Umakto na lang ako na normal. Gano'n naman talaga dapat.
But seriously me? I’m going to become a killer? No way.
8:30 AM pa ang simula ng klase. It’s 07:37 AM but I’m already prepared. As the usual, I’m wearing our school uniform. Bukas pa ang wash day. Mahaba-haba na rin ang buhok ko. I’m not the type of man that would spend time fixing my black hair with such products. Bagsak naman ang buhok ko kaya hinayahaan ko lang. I’m not used to styling it. Rai used to teased me 'k-popper'. The heck.
May kalayuan ang dorm sa university, pero dahil maaga pa lalakarin ko na lang. This will benefit me too. Tipid sa pamasahe at exercise na rin.
Sa shortcut ako dumaan doon sa may palengke. I’m a fond of such morning vibe. Pakiramdam ko payapa. Dagdag pa kapag naulan. Iba ang amoy ng alimuom. I’m too weird to love that.
May mga nakaparadang tricycle dito sa gilid ng palengke at dito ako dadaan. These dudes are really loud.
“Psst, pogi sakay ka?” A random tricycle driver asked.
Come on, if I want to take a ride, I already raised a hand. Sabagay, baka matindi ang pangangailangan? Okay, I’ll try to put my feet on his shoes. But this time, I will ignore the offer. Gusto ko ngang maglakad 'di ba?
“Ma, sakay po!”
Nakalagpas na ako ng ilang hakbang mula sa unang tricycle sa pila—sa driver na nag-alok sa akin.
I stopped walking when I heard a familiar voice.
“Saan po kayo ma’am?” Tanong ng tinig na nagtanong din sa akin kanina.
Gusto kong lingunin 'yon.
“West Burgos Street po.” A female's voice responded.
Without a doubt, I immediately faced that direction. I’m not mistaken. I’m really not.
It was her…
My mom…
If there’s a mirror in front of me, my face probably scream astonishment.
Fuck! Five years. And this day came! My mom is here!
“Mommy-“ I said saying in my mind that I won’t breakdown.
From long curly hair, mom’s hair length now is above her shoulders. Straight and looks so fine. She’s aging like a fine wine. Mom saw me! She looked into my eye. I gave her a beam, ignoring all the pain she brought to me. I want to talk to her...
“Kuya pakibilis po.” And those are her words that left another wound in my heart. Nagmadali siyang pumasok sa loob ng trike matapos akong lingunin.
A familiar scene…
Naiwan na naman akong mag-isa.
I then again heard those words.
BINABASA MO ANG
Above Heavens
Science FictionIn a parallel universe, are you the same person or not? Would you like it if you will meet you? If heaven is real, then what lies above it? Join Vaughn and Candary, as they follow the omens given by their future selves, and avert the threads that w...
