Another Birthday (Trilogy No. 1)

"What do you want on your birthday?" Roan asked while typing something on her phone.

"Who cares about birthdays?" I snorted.

It's not like it has to be that big of a deal. It's just another day, a reminder that you're not getting any younger. I actually don't know what to do with it, I am not sure if it should be celebrated.

Adults like me, see it as a detail that completes your resume or personal documentation, a decor for one's identity.

Nothing too exciting. I don't care, really.

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"Thank you, will update you if may changes ha. Savior ka talaga!" my client says on the line.

Okay, Heinrich Gallente, prove them wrong this time. You have to make your mother proud of you. Isang event lang naman, matatapos rin yun.

Personally, I would never engage myself on such a thing, but my mom's case, is too serious. Her condition is getting worse day by day and I can't afford to lose her or her business.

"Ibenta mo nalang kaya ang business lalo na ang office, it's going to be of no use since you're a busy man and clueless about running your mom's passion." My dad, who is currently living with his mistress slaps the idea while we watch my mother lying helplessly in the hospital room.

No. I am determined to sacrifice some of my priorities just to make my mom proud of me. Kailangan kong bumawi sa mga pagkukulang ko at maibsan man lamang ang mga sakit na naidulot ng aking walang hiyang ama.

She doesn't deserve any of it.

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Zoey Eleanor Cordova spends her life focusing on things that make her feel calm and collected, that helps in her growth journey as a person. A professional therapist. She's a people's person most of the time which leads to great companions.
With so much stuff on her plate, she neglects celebrating her birthday.

Discover how this one birthday changed her perspective or purpose.