Lost Stars

Chapter 55 | All Is Broken

Chapter 55 | All Is Broken

"Nothing's fine, I'm torn
I'm all out of faith
And this is how I feel
I'm cold and I am shamed
Lying broken on the floor."
-Natalie Imbruglia, Torn

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Liam's Pov

I was just fortunate enough that I went home still alive and breathing after everything. I wasn't in piece though, I'm definitely broken. As I entered our mansion's living room I suddenly wished that I didn't went home alive.

There goes my parents quarrelling and shouting at each other again, but something's new here actually that made me frown. May bitbit na maleta si Joan.

I sat on our overly expensive couch, watching and listening to every words my dear parents throw at each other. Hiyang hiya talaga mga teleserye sa mga magulang ko.

"You're leaving? Fine! This relationship doesn't make sense anymore afterall!" Sigaw ni Dad throwing his hands up in defeat.

Oh, they are finally separating? That's amazing. I'm happy for them.

"Talagang lalayas ako! At isasama ko ang mga anak ko!" Sigaw naman pa balik ni Joan, as Clyde entered the living room, confused.

"You're not taking anything! Everything you had, it all came from me and you're definitely not taking anything, not even my sons!" Sabi ni Dad, crossing his arms.

"I'm their mother and anak ko din sila!" Sagot naman ni Joan that made me roll my eyes and laugh dryly, dahilan para mapa-tingin sila sa akin.

"Anak mo din kami? Mmm'kay. But let me tell you what? You were never been a mother to us at all." Walang emosyon kong sabi, sabay tayo and stood in front of Joan.

"Anong expect mo sasama kami sa'yo? Bakit kailan ka ba nag paka nanay ha? Si Dad kahit busy na tutugunan 'yung pangangailan namin, na tutugunan 'yung pang adik ko, e ikaw? Na saan ka? Out there doing I don't know what! You weren't even there when we need you, nandiyan ka nga minsan tuwing nakaka gawa ang ng ka tarantadohan para ipamukha sa akin 'yung mali ko, pero never mo akong tinama, all I wanted was your care and attention kaya ako nag ka ganito but I didn't get anything! All you care about is yourself and you call yourself a mother? You're not a mother, you're a fucking selfish gold digger." I shouted at her tears stained face, then she slap me hard enough to turn my face on the side. I swear my face's already bruised sa dami ng sampal na natanggap ko sa gabing 'to.

Ibinalik ko 'yung tingin ko sa kaniya and she had a look of regret in her eyes. Regret for what? For slapping me? Bitch, please.

"I'm s-sorry." She said, trying to hold my cheeks but I yank her hand away.

"Don't touch me! It's fine, you've already hurted me worse. Not physically though. Anyway, diba aalis ka na? Sige lumayas ka na! Wala din naman pag ka iba dahil lagi ka naman wala dito. Wala kang kwentang ina! Ay oo nga pala hindi ka ina." Sigaw ko, walking out ignoring dad who's calling me.

I took a deep breath stopping at our front porch, to prevent myself from crying. Hindi ako iiyak para sa babaeng 'yun, wala siyang kwenta at hindi iniiyakan ang mga walang kwenta.

I went to where I left Clyde's car earlier, sa tapat ng mansion namin. Bubuksan ko na sana 'yung pinto, when a familiar looking car pulled over in front of our mansion. Then my conclusions was right, nang lumabas ang tatay ni Ace na si Josh mula doon sa kotse. What the hell is he doing here? Minutes later, lumabas naman si Joan sa bahay na umiiyak pa din at walang dala na kahit ano bukod sa damit na suot niya. Sinalubong siya ni Josh and they hug.