When I saw my Mom's car, I stopped few meters away to dry my eyes. Ayokong makita rin niya na umiiyak ako. Baka lalo siyang malungkot.
"Hi Baby!" nakangiting bati sa akin ni Mommy. Siya pa mismo ang humalik sa akin.
"Hello Mom," pinilit kong ngumiti. "Sorry for waiting."
"Okay lang. Alam kong may iba ka pang ginagawa," hinaplos niya ang mukha ko at biglang napakunot noo. "Nag-away ba kayo ni Mason? Namumula ang ilong at mga mata mo, eh."
I pouted. Kilala talaga ako ni Mommy.
"Naiinis kasi ako Mommy! For how many years, I was the representative in the National Quiz Bee then all of a sudden, just because of those two transferees, they shoved me aside!" humugot ng tissue si Mommy at pinunasan ang luha ko. "I hate Alexis! I hate Louise! I hate all of them!"
"Hush, Darling.
