Chapter 9
HELP
Nadatnan kong nag-aayos ng mga gamit pang-eskwela si Daria kinaumagahan. Kumunot ang noo ko at bumaba ng hagdan para lapitan siya.
"Isang linggo kang suspended. Tinext ng teacher mo sa akin noong nakaraan." I informed her dahil baka nakalimutan niya.
"Yeah," she said nonchantly. "But I'm coping at it already. Napakiusapan ko na 'yong principal. Makakapasok na ako after some follow ups."
"Huh?" I looked at her curiously. "Pumayag?"
"Yeah."
"O-Okay..."
I was shocked. I was used seeing her more than happy whenever she's suspended. Fino-follow up na niya ngayon? She wants to go to school?
"Uhm, what makes your mind changed all of the sudden?" I can't help but ask.
She looks gradient and in the mood today. Mukhang nadala niya ngayong umaga ang saya niya kagabi noong inabot ko ang pagkaing binili ni Sojin sa kanya. I am glad but... I don't know why I'm feeling unwell.
"I want to go to school. Masama ba 'yon?"
"Hindi, Daria. Alam mong gusto ko 'yon. Nagulat lang ako dahil..."
"I want to cope now, okay? I want to take my school seriously and be better from now on. I don't want to disappoint Sojin."
I stopped and stared at her. Hindi ko alam kung anong mararamdaman ko. She looks new and better... but I can't help but think that she's just doing this for Sojin's impression.
"Be better for yourself, baby." I said softly, didn't want to offend her.
"This is for myself too. But he's my inspiration. He inspired me so much I wanted to be deserving to him."
Natahimik ako. I know what I want and that is what's best for my sister. Matagal ko ng pinangarap na maging ganito siya. Iyong kakausapin niya ako nang kalmado. Iyong magseseryoso siya sa lahat. Iyong pamilya ang turingan namin sa isa't isa, kagaya ng dati.
I'm happy. I'm really happy for her. And I felt so sorry that I am feeling so unwell for this.
Pumasok ako sa school at sumabay sa akin si Daria. Ikinagulat ko pa 'yon. Hanggang ngayon ay nawiwindang pa rin ako sa mga pagbabago niya.
She hates going to school with me. Pero ngayon, sumabay siya para magcompile ng requirements kung paano mapapaikli 'yong suspension niya. Sana lang talaga payagan siya.
"Doreen..." she called me when I was already near at our building.
Her voice sounded calm and warm. My heart heated. I looked at her with softness.
"Yes?" malambing kong sabi.
"Noong nagkita kayo ni Sojin kahapon... nababangit niya ba ako palagi sa'yo?"
Natigilan ako. I don't want to disappoint the hope in her eyes but... I don't remember Sojin talking a lot about her.
"I'm not sure. Sinabi ko na naman sayong saglit lang kaming kumain at nagyaya na agad akong umuwi. We didn't talk that much..."
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