End of the Road

.20

"Mom, do I really need to come?"

"Why, of course! What's wrong, sweetheart? Last year naman nag enjoy ka sa charity ball. Is there something wrong?"

"W-wala po."

It's been a week now, mula ng bumalik sila ni Tyzer sa reyalidad at matapos nilang mag bakasyong dalawa. I took a lot of pictures, I need to cherish what happened on that place. It's very special for her.

Pero ngayon heto at naka latag sa kama niya ang champagne color gown na ipinasadya pa ng ina para sa kaniya. There's a charity ball that their family supported for years. It's for cancer patients. May mga activities sa event na isinasagawa para makalikom ng donations.

"Hija, may problema ba?"

"None, mom. I'll get ready na." I gave my mother an assurance smile.

Matapos ang isang oras naman ay saktong dating ng mga baklang paborito ni mommy sa salon na palagi niyang pinupuntahan. These two gay are also their favorite make-up artist whenever there's an event. Naka roba lang ako ng maupo sa tapat ng vanity table ko. Sila ng bahala sa buhok at make-up habang panay scroll ko lang sa social media account ko. I am seeing some of Mikay's post. She must be partying somewhere. Lalo pa at graduation na sa isang araw. The last hurrah.

"Ma'am, ayusin ko na make-up niyo habang busy pa si Bubbles sa buhok niyo." Naka ngiting saad ng isa sa mga bakla. His name is Cherry and the other one is Bubbles.

"Sure, Cherry." Itinabi ko na ang phone ko at sumandal sa upuan para mas maayusang maigi nito ang mukha niya.

After an hour natapos din sila. Iniwan na nila ako sa kuwarto at lumipat sa kuwarto ni mommy. All I need to do now is to wear the gown. That's easy, I can do that by myself. Instead na mag palit ay binuksan ko ang teresa ng kuwarto at naupo sa isa sa mga upuang nanduon. I am seeing nothing but the darkness and some big mansions around. Ang alam ko ay pupunta din ang pamilya Escala sa event mamaya. I am always seeing them before in this event. And that's made her weary. Is it safe to think that Tyzer will be alone later o kasama ba niya si Keandra?

I sighed.

Hindi ko alam kung anong mangyayari. Wala naman kaming napag usapan ng magkasama pa kami sa beach ng binata. He only asked me to stay. Handa ko namang gawin iyon, pero handa ba ako sa gulong dadalhin nun? Napa ngiti ako ng mapait.

"Bobo, gulo ang pinasok ko tapos matatakot ako sa mas malaking gulo?" I shook my head and wished that I have at least a hard drink here with me.

I stood up and decided to wear my gown. May kapares iyong YSL heels and a white diamond studded clutch bag. I thrown a quick look at the mirror before I open my door to leave. Naabutan kong nasa sala ang ama at nag hihintay sa amin. Mukang tapos na din si mommy dahil maayos na maayos na ito ng lumabas. Kasabay namin sa pag labas ng bahay sila Cherry at Bubbles. Dahil may sasakyan naman sila ay mabilis ding nag paalam ang mga ito. May driver kaming kasama sa sasakyan habang nasa unahan naka upo si dad at magkatabi kami ni mommy sa likod.

"How's everything, sweetheart?" My mom held my hand and smiled at me.

"Okay lang po."

"Your graduation is in two days. I am so excited to see you on stage. Naka usap ko nga din si Jose, he said that you are doing a very good job at your post. That man did train you well."

"Yeah, magaling si Jose."

"Of course, he learned from the best." My father interjected and pointed at himself. "And I heard that he is very much single, ano bang mga tipo mo sa lalaki, anak? Hindi ba pasado duon si Jose?"