(WRITTEN SERIES #3)
Having their hearts broken after an expected affair, Penny and Clifford unexpectedly found comfort from each other. But as the bond between the two of them deepens, secrets resurface as conflicts wreck havoc to their present. Can...
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PENNY
A DAY has already passed ever since my most likely unfortunate debut. Mag-isa lang ako ngayon sa loob ng kwarto ko, nakahiga sa kama at nakatitig sa kisame. In a snap, someone knocked on the door and when I turned to look in its direction, I saw a maid slipping her head through the crevice.
"Miss Penelope, nandito na po ang pinapabili niyo," she said, prompting me to signal her to enter my room. Pumasok naman siya sa loob habang hawak-hawak ang isang maliit na box na nakabalot sa gift wrapper. My forehead creased as my eyes followed her.
"I thought you already had the phone I was asking you to buy?" nagtataka kong tanong.
"Si Ma'am Fletcher po ang bumili nʼyan." She handed me the box covered in a gift wrapper. "Regalo po niya yata para sa birthday niyo."
Ngumiti na lang ako nang pilit at tinanggap ang box. On the other hand, the maid immediately left the moment she bade farewell.
Bumangon ako at nagtungo sa study table ko. I brought out a purple cutter and shredded the wrap of the so-called gift my mother gave me. Nang mawala na ang balot, bumungad sa 'kin ang box ng isang panibagong mamahaling phone.
Binigyan ko ng perang pambili ang inutusan ko, but I guess Mom wants to rush in for my ruined birthday. Well, I was the one who ruined it but in my defense, it was my emotions that got the best of me.
Binuksan ko na ang box at bumungad sa 'kin ang bagong phone. By the looks of it, this one seems to be the latest model. Money really isnʼt an issue when it comes to my parents, but I prefer something much simpler and less expensive. As long as pinag-effort-an at may thought talaga.
While setting up my new phone, hindi ko maiwasang manghinayang sa luma kong phone. I have so many pictures there that tell millions of stories. Nandoon din ang mga tula na ginawa ko para kay Mason kapag may free time ako. Saan ba kasi napunta 'yon?!
I was about to open my social media accounts when I suddenly remembered what Dad told me last night. Someone took a video of Cora and I having a confrontation and posted it online. Kahit naipabura na nila ang video na 'yon, marami nang nakakita at nag-repost.
I just got my name dragged in a big scandal...
Fuck!
I decided to not continue in opening my social media. My mind is too clouded right now with negativity that it feels like I would crack if I have more. It's better to stay away from anything that could make me lose my shit in these crying times.
While exploring my new phoneʼs unfamiliar features, biglang bumalik sa isipan ko si Clifford. I havenʼt talked to him since the day before my debut. Even though I don't know why he was there when I was in the brink of danger, I'm really thankful to him for saving me. Kung wala siya no'n, I would've suffered worse in the hands of that filthy guy.
