(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
KAKALABAS ko lang mula sa banyo ng kwarto ko pagkatapos kong mag-shower. These past few days have been so tiring because of our pending schoolworks. Malapit na kasi kaming grumaduate kaya todohan na ang pagpasa namin ng mga requirements sa mga teacher namin.
Nagbihis na ako at habang abala sa pagtutuyo ng maikli kong buhok, I started hearing familiar voices from outside of my room. Natigil ako sa ginagawa at pinakiramdaman ang paligid.
"Do you think she would agree with that?"
"She will, I assure you. This is her future weʼre talking about. Weʼll give her the future she deserves."
My eyebrows furrowed when I realized that I was hearing both Mom and Dadʼs voices. Mukhang nasa labas lang sila ng kwarto ko. I stood up and pressed my ear on the wall to hear more of their conversation.
"Think about this thoroughly, honey..." Mom said.
I heard Dad sigh from the other side. "Iʼm sure about this. Penelope should pursue her studies in another country. Weʼll make sure that sheʼll get the most quality education there."
I froze on the spot when I realized what they were talking about.
Theyʼre considering me to study in another country?!
Napabalikwas ako sa gulat nang may biglang kumatok sa pinto ng kwarto. I heard Dad calling my name so I hurriedly ran off to my bed and covered myself under the sheets.
The knocking continued for about a minute until it stopped. Akala yata nila, tulog na ako. It's a good excuse too since I really am tired from school.
Nang tumigil na ang pagkatok, pinakiramdaman ko ulit ang paligid. Narinig ko ang mga yabag ng paa nila na pahina na nang pahina.
When I was sure that the coast was clear, inalis ko ang kumot na nakabalot sa 'kin. My heart started beating so fast as I felt my eyes starting to brim with tears.
Iʼm confident to say that Iʼm a smart person. I may not be as smart as Mason or any other people na babad sa pag-aaral, but I already know how this cruel world works. Iʼm also not some knowledge-obsessed person like some other kids.
I already know that my life is like a novel thatʼs already been written from the start. The beginning, middle, and ending are already decided.
And I hate it.
I want to be the one whoʼll write my own story. Not my parents, not my friends, not anyone.
I want it to be me.
I want to live my life the way I want it to be.
I donʼt want to get trapped living in a life that I didnʼt want in the first place.
