The Pouring Tears Of The Evening Sky

Chapter 21

A few weeks has passed after i heard Daddy and Kuya's arguement, I started to become more distant to them. Mommy would sometimes knock on my room but it was locked so she wouldn't have the chance to come inside. Busy padin sila sa trabaho pero hindi na napunta sa ibang bansa, they always work sa library according to Stella.

Ilang linggo nadin akong nagpapadala ng pagkain sa kwarto, I was always reasoning out just to have my food served in my room. Ilang beses akong tinawag para sumabay kina kuya but i didn't. I was surprised knowing that Mom and Dad has been staying at home for a while now.

As days go by, Andro and I are still doing good. He waits for me every morning and dismissals. Kapag may practice or game siya ay napunta ako, though watching basketball is not really my cup of tea pero kapag boyfriend ko ang maglalaro ay ginaganahan akong manood. We still study often together sa library and our grades are doing well.

But sometimes the girls that approaches Andro bothers me. Dexie told me that Andro was one hell of a playboy and mentioned the long list of girls he had dated. But Dexie told me that they were just past 'flings' and I'm the precious one because Andro loves me.

I didn't mention to anyone about me going to America after senior high, I shouldn't bother anyone. I became gloomy all of a sudden but when I'm with Andro i kept on being jolly and normal. I don't him to get worried.

"Baby, you're spacing out again..." kinapa ni Andro ang noo ko at kumunot ang noo niya.

"You're not sick.." he said.

Nandito kami sa mall at kasalukuyang nakain sa isang fast food restaurant. Today is sunday so we attended a mass first before going to the mall. It was our routine every sunday to attend mass and go somewhere after ,ever since we started to be in a relationship.

"Ah sorry, I just remembered something..." i explained and continued to eat my food.

"May problema ka ba?" He sounded worried, "you can always share your problems with me, Alam mo naman 'yon diba?" Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko na nasa ibabaw ng lamesa.

Kinalas ko ang kamay niyang nakahawak doon at dinala sa pisngi niya. Ngumiti ako na parang wala bang problemang nagulo sa isipan ko.

"Wala akong problema. May naalala lang akong school stuff, kumain na tayo.." i gently brushed my thumb against his cheek.

"Don't think about school or any stress for today. Just think of me, it's babe time, baby.." kinuha niya ang kamay ko na nasa pisngi niya at pinaghahalikan ito.

Napangiti naman ako sa ginawa niya. Simula ng maging kami ni Andro ay lagi niyang ipinararamdam sakin na sobrang espesyal ko. Hindi siya pumapalya sa dates at mga pagkikita namin sa school. Lagi siyang nasama sakin kahit saan.

He's my stress reliever.

I really feel suffocated at home but when i see and hug Andro, everything fades, The frustration, sadness, and pressure. And im sure one day i have to let go of him to obey my father. I love him but obeying my dad is much more important. Buong buhay ko gusto kong maging malaya at ngayon iyong pagkakataon na 'yon. Susulitin ko na ang lahat bago pa ulit ako maibalik sa hawla ko.

We finished eating and we're on our way somewhere that i don't know. Andro is driving right now with his left hand on the steering wheel and while the other one is holding my hand. Ayaw niya talaga akong bitawan.

"Baka mabangga tayo n'yan sa ginagawa mo..." saway ko sakanya dahil isang kamay lang ang gamit niya sa pagmamaneho at panay pa ang tingin sakin.