The Place She's Never Been To

CHAPTER TWO

Revenge : CHAPTER TWO

When I was on my way home, I can't help but to think about what happened to Mang Caryo. Should I ask my mom to come with me and then send our condolence to his family?

I'm sure she'll agree. Mang Caryo is one of her father's closest friends. I'm sure she'll willingly come with me.

As I have just arrived home, my mom then welcomed me with a smile. I just gave her a heavy sigh.

How should I tell her? Should I be dramatic or what? Kidding.

"Thank you very much for buying this, my dear," she said while smiling.

I handed the bottle of oil to her and also the change---it was quite a large change. But she only held on the bottle of oil and she refused the change.

"The change is all yours, what's with the look?"

I didn't notice that my eyes were already teary. I immediately wiped my tears using my hands and just shook my head.

"You can tell me, my daughter. What is it?"

Why am I being emotional?

I sighed.

"The lost of someone that was really a part of me is really painful," I firstly said.

Her mouth formed an 'O' when she have realized what I meant.

"Huh? Who died?"

I gave her a bitter smile. A smile that was full of pain and that was really mourning.

Why am I not even used to this? This happens most of the time. I should be used to this, right? Why does it really feel painful?

"Mang C-Caryo... d-died. He didn't reach the h-hospital."

She looked shocked after hearing what I have said but after a few seconds, she shook her head.

"Dying is really a part of life. All we have to do is to accept it. Your life ends when you die. That's the nature of life."

I covered my eyes with both my hands. My eyes produced tears and I hated it. Why am I even so emotional? Why am I crying like a baby?

"It's okay, Starfall. Think that, Manong Caryo can have a real rest that is in real peace. Okay?"

I just nodded my head at her while starting to wipe my tears with my hands.

"What happened to the crybaby?"

Oh, shit. My brother saw me crying. I can't be like this. He'll tease me even if we're not close. He still teases me at times.

"Shut up," I said, sounding so strongly irritated. I didn't look at him. I don't want to look at him because I think if I will do, he'll just laugh really hard and by seeing my face that was from crying can give joy to him and that will make me even more irritated.

"The crybaby's already pissed. Tsk. I didn't even say a word against her."

Really, huh? Well I tell you something, I don't freakin' care about you, okay? 

I was about to walk away from them when my mon held my hand. I looked at her after giving her a questioning look.

"Fighting!" she said while a small smile was plastered on her lips. She also signalled fighting using her other hand that was not holding me.

I just nodded and walked away from them and went up stairs.

I turned the television in my room. It was on but my thoughts are flying far away.