Thorns In The Flesh (WHIPPED SERIES #2) (Completed)

Chapter 2

Together

"So, you're suspended?"

I slightly nodded, my eyes wandering inside my room. Mommy was sitting at the end of the bed while I sit on the other side, my back resting on the headboard. Napalunok ako nang aksidenting magtama ang mata namin.

"Hindi naman ako galit, 'nak. But your dad won't like this news."

"Mom, I swear. Wala naman akong ginawa.. I was just.." napahinto ako at mabilis na napapikit. I can't tell her the reason why we are all in this mess. Kapag nalaman ni Dad na suspended ako, magagalit iyon. Pero 'pag nalamang sinubukan akong i-harass ng kaklase, mag-iiskandalo iyon sa school at mas lalo lang lalaki ang problema.

God. Cain could just let it go for once. Isang beses lang naman nangyari iyon.

"I won't tell your dad, alright? I'll find a way for him not to find out."

I smiled while fidgeting on the mattress of my bed. I could properly breath now. She's really my saviour. I moved to come closer to her when we heard a knock. Dad came in with his usual attire.

I quickly stood on my feet to greet him. Ngumiti naman siya at niyakap ako. He caressed my hair before giving me a kiss on the cheek.

"How's school?"

Napatingin naman ako kay Mommy. Ngumiti siya sa akin at binalingan si Dad.

"It's fine, Dad."

Tumango siya saka nilapitan si Mommy para halikan sa noon. Mom wrapped her arms around his waist and snuggled her face on his chest.

"Hinintay ka namin, kumain na tayo?" Mom asked, guiding us out of the room.

As soon as we all settled on our seats, we started eating. Noong una ay tahimik pa iyon ngunit kalaunan ay nagsimula nang magkwento si Dad tungkol sa hospital duty niya. He looked so happy while telling it to us. Nang matapos siyang magkwento ay bigla siyang napatingin sa akin.

Fuck. Ito na nga ba ang sinasabi ko. Ano 'to? Isang araw na bagsakan?

"Napag-isipan mo na ba, Maria Asuncion?"

I gulped, looking at Mommy. I was silently begging he wouldn't ask me this pero mukhang malas nga talaga ako ngayon.

"Dad kasi.."

"Mara's going to apply for Med School next month, Dy. Sasamahan ko siya para hindi siya mahirapan."

My eyes widened. What?

"That's good. Ikaw lang ang nag-iisa kong anak, Mara. I'm sure Medical Schools would go after you with your grades," Dad said smiling at me. Hindi napansin ang pagsisinungaling ni Mommy. "But I suggest you apply at Qu Medical University. Mas maayos ang facilities doon at hindi ka mahihirapan dahil andun naman ang mga pinsan mo."

Hindi ako makahinga ng maayos. Napahigpit ang hawak ko sa aking kutsara't tinidor. I can't believe this! Hindi ba pwedeng magdesisyon ako para sa sarili?

Ang unfair naman!

"Yes, Dad.." I nod and drink my water. Nang magtama ang mata namin ni Mommy nakita ko kung paano siya naawa sa akin. I could already feel the traiturous tears coming out of my eyes.

I can't disappoint my Dad regarding this matter but I'm sacrificing my entire life investing on something I didn't want. Napapikit ako at pinilit na kumalma ngunit nang hindi ko mapigilan ay mabilis akong tumayo at nag-excuse. Dad looked at me like he's confused. Ngumiti na lamang ako at nagdahilan bago umakyat sa sariling kwarto.

I made sure to lock the door because I know Mom will come knocking at my door. Umiyak lang ako buong gabi habang iniisip kung ano ang susunod na gagawin. Hindi nga ako nagkamali, in the middle of the night Mom came knocking outside. Almost pleading me to open the door. Alam kong mayroon namang duplicate pero hindi niya iyon gagawin, lalo na't alam niyang kasalanan niya kung bakit iyon nangyari.