Nati's P.O.V.
'In life, as we grow older, we tend to forget the simple things the make us happy. As responsibility started to grow, the little child in us starts to shrink. Though we might not notice it, the immense pressure of the society sometimes slowly kills the passion we have inside, mostly making us feel obsolete, ordinary. Please don't get me wrong. There's nothing wrong with ordinary or being ordinary. However, sometimes as we started to follow the footsteps of the majority, we tend to forget the main purpose of life.
To leave our own footprints.'
Hindi ko maiwasan ang mapangiti habang binabasa ang unang pahina ng librong nadampot ko sa shelf. Ain't it funny when a person has existential issues and instead of consulting a therapist they decided to write a book. Napailing na lang ako saka inilagay sa cart ko ang libro. I guess it will be nice to read this when I am not busy.
Pagkatapos kong pumili ng iba pang bibilhin ay dumiretso na ako sa cashier area upang bayaran ang mga pinamili ko. Subalit bago pa man ako makarating ng cashier area ay narinig ko ang pagtunog ng cellphone ko. Napahinto ako sa paghakbang at kinuha ang cellphone ko.
Kumunot ang noo ko ng makita ang pangalan ng caller. I let out a heave and press the answer button. I wonder what he needs from me this time.
"Hi Dad." Agad kong bati rito.
'Hi sweetheart. How are you?'
"I'm doing good, Dad." I assured him. It's very unlikely for my father to make unexpected call like this. "what's up?"
'Listen sweetheart. I know you have a promising life in Solstice, but I need you to come home soon.'
Nagsalubong ang kilay ko ng madama ang pagaalinlangan sa tinig nito. Why on earth I don't feel comfortable about it?
"But I don't want to go back to Hearai. How about my business?" Reklamo ko rito.
The truth is, I don't really need to be here to manage my business. I just keep on reasoning that so my parents won't forced me to go back home. I'm doing great on my own here Solstice. Why do I need to go back to Hearai? That place will only remind of the bullshits that I've been through when I was in my third year college.
'Don't ever think about that man again.'
I shifted my mind on the current situation. What happened in the past should only remain in the past.
"I know you're busy. But please, I want you to be here for our wedding anniversary." Nakikiusap ang tinig nito.
Napangiwi ako sa sinabi nito. I almost forget about my parents anniversary. It's a good thing my father mentioned it because I have completely forgotten about it. I let out a heave and puff some air through my mouth.
"Okay Dad. I will book a flight this weekend." Sa wakas ay pagsangayon ko rito.
Humugot ako ng malalim na hininga saka ibanaba ang tawag. I bit my lower lip upon realizing that our roads a meant to cross again. Six years have passed. He should be nothing but a faint memory by now. Nobody has the rights stay in my head rent free. Especially not the man who broke me into pieces six years ago.
Dumiretso ako sa cashier area upang bayaran ang pinamili ko. Mukhang sa pagkakataong ito ay wala na akong magagawa pa kundi ang pagbigyan ang mga magulang ko. I take a deep breath and told myself that I have nothing to be scared of. I am a much better version of myself now. I have nothing to be afraid of, not even him.
Sa isiping iyon ay napangiti ako.
Paglabas ko sa mall ay dumiretso na ako sa bahay. I need to talk to my team and discuss the details of our next project. Since I need to leave them and I can't double check their works, I need to leave a clear instructions.
I'm not really that scared of leaving them unattended. I'm confident that my team can work well without my supervision. So many times that they have surpassed my expectations. Also, I can always contact them if needed since we all work in the comfort of our home.
Pagdating ko sa bahay ay agad kong binuksan ang aking computer. I sent a personal email to them that I am calling them for an urgent meeting. Ilang sandali pa ay isa-isa na silang pumasok sa discord kung saan ako naghihintay. This is the team I built through my hardwork. The people behind my success.
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Clay's P.O.V.
"What is this bullshit?" Huminga ako ng malalim upang pigilan ang sarili kong kuyumusin ang papel na hawak ko.
George looks at me with a suppressed smile in his lips, finding my current situation amusing. Napahilot ako sa sentido ko. My parents sure knows how to act like a clown sometimes. Napabuga ako ng hangin. All I want to do right now is to burst on my father's office and confront them. However, since I'm currently feeling hot headed at the moment, this is not a good time to talk to my parents. I don't want to lose my shit in front of them. If I want them to reconsider their decision, I need to discuss this issue to them when I am all calm and collected.
"Geez, who would have thought that you two will end up together. I have no news about her since she left. It's like she just disappear in the face of earth after your issue with her in MCYT." Wika ni Nick.
Muli akong napabuntong-hininga at saka napasandal sa office table ko. Nati hates me. I am completely aware of that. She left without saying goodbye, without words, no nothing. She just left and I let her. I have no rights to stop her. And now, she's back. I wonder what is her reaction once she learned about our parents decision. After what I have done to her, I'm sure she will be furious at the news.
I'm not even ready to get married yet. This whole idea is bullshit!
"What's your plan now?" Untag sa akin ni George.
I shrug.
"I don't know. I'm not sure. I can say no to this, but that would mean I will lose my position in the Valkyria." I run my fingers through my hair in frustration.
Valkyria Entertainment is a company founded by my father back in 1999. It is now a well known gaming company who developed different kind of games for computer and consoles. Malayo na ang narating ng kompanya simula ng hawakan ko ito. Kung tutuusin ay malaki ang naiambag ng mga ideya ko sa paglago ng Valkyria. It is my ideas that make our business skyrocketed at the top of the food chain in the gaming community. I'm pretty sure both of my parents are aware of my contributions to the company, so I am not sure why they are doing this to me.
"If you can't say no to it, why not talk to Nati?" Suhestiyon ni George. "You are both adults now. I'm sure you both can negotiate it with your parents."
Sa sinabing iyon ni George ay nagliwanag ang mga mata ko. That's right. If Nati hates me, I'm sure I can convince her to talk to our parents. I'm pretty sure she also hates the idea of marrying me.
"You know what, George. You're a genius!" Nakangising wika ko rito.
Now my only problem is finding where that woman is hiding.
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