Today was a Fairytale

“Why do I have to do this when I'm so tired?" I was ecstatic. I'm walking down the street by myself, carrying a weight of school materials in my hands. Bakit ba kasi ngayon pa nag-off ang mga kasambahay namin. I really hate doing things like this at mukhang uulan pa talaga. I came to a halt in front of the pedestrian lane, waiting for the green light. Ahaaa... I guess I'm finally at home. How long has it been since my parents abandoned me in the United States? Hmm... two years ago? Watching the busy cars beeping here and there when I realized how much I missed this place, the air, the mood, the busy streets, and the stupid people. A man approaching, walking like a fool, comes to mind when I think of dumb. He appears to be inebriated and is unable to walk properly, at parang may binubulong pa siya na hindi ko marinig. He was flailing his hands in the air, as if may tinataboy. I was keeping an eye on him, thinking to myself, baka masamang tao pala 'to, mahirap na. He walks until he reaches my location. I assumed titigil siya sa tabi ko, but dire-diretso lang ito. The cars beeped as he crossed the street unconsciously. I was watching him until he reached the second lane, when I heard the sound of a rushing motorcycle. I ran towards the drunk man after seeing where it came from. He was still walking and about to be hit by a motorcycle when I drew him closer and we both fell to the ground. Tumayo ako at pinagpag ang nadumihan kong damit. Pinulot ko na rin ang mga plastic bags na natapon sa lupa. The idiot in front of me was laughing, bumangon ito at umupo. “Tsk... shitty boy.” I murmured through the air. He abruptly grasped the tip of my leather jacket as I was going to walk away. f**k! Hindi niya ba nakikitang nasa gitna pa rin kami ng kalsada?! I came to a halt and turned to face him. "What?! Look, I'm busy, and I don't have time for dunderheads like you. If you want to die, go ahead—" His sobs restrained me from talking. Is he in tears? What the hell, I'm not bothered. "Please stay, would you leave me too? Lahat na lang ba iiwan ako?" he said, sobbing. Nakaupo pa rin siya, while placing his elbows on his knees. God! Why am I here? As if I care about this guy. He just keep on mumbling as I was standing, watching the sky slowly getting dark. I put my hands on the pocket of my jacket as it was getting colder. Drops of water suddenly rushed through my skin. I was about to take my leave for the second time when he unexpectedly pulled me down. Due to slippery ground, I fell and landed on my butt, that f*****g hurts! "What's wrong with you?! Bitawan mo nga kamay ko, baka ano pa magawa ko sayo!" I angrily shouted. Basang-basa na ako pati mga dala ko! "First and foremost, answer my question..." Between sobbing, he said. I kept quiet as I felt awkward, he was still holding my hands. "Was there ever a time when I wasn't enough? Since the beginning, I've been by her side, nung time na walang-wala siya. Nang iniwan siya sa ere ng gagong yun, ako yung kasama niya! Tell me now! Wasn't I deserving of her affection?" He said. His tears keeps flowing out of his eyes. Tumulo pa ang sipon nito. "That's just simple idiocy, dude. If ayaw mo'ng iwan kita dito sa gitna ng kalsada, stand up." I demand. I was the first to rise, and I assisted him in doing so. He laughed, insane. We're now both standing, I'm holding his shoulders to keep him balanced. Kung papakawalan ko ay tiyak matutumba siya. To keep him awake, I tapped her cheeks. May plano pa atang matulog nang nakatayo. "Hhmm?" He muttered something. When he put his head on my chest, I gasped. What the heck, dude! Is this a romantic situation? Disgusting shit... "You f*****g moron, wake up!" Sigaw ko. Yinuyogyog ko na't lahat away pa rin magising. Aaahh! I'm so pissed right now! "Aww!" He exclaimed. Dahil sa malakas ang batok na tumama sa ulo niya, nagising siya. However, this moron went back to sleep. fuck! f**k! f**k! I have no choice but to drag him to the bus stop. The rain was getting heavier, and we couldn't see anything because of it. Delikado mag-stay dun sa gitna ng kalsada.. I lift him up and pinaupo sa seat ng bus stop, he rested his head on the pole beside him. Ako naman ay umupo na din sa kabilang gilid. "What am I going to do with this knucklehead?" I questioned myself. Pano ko siya maiuuwi, I don't even know his name or where he lives. Is it okay if I just leave him here? Lalaki naman, wala naman sigurong magtatangkang gahasain siya or what? Nakaupo lang kami sa bus stop magdamag. Hindi pa rin tumitila ang ulan, mahihirapan pa akong tumawid. My big bike was across the street. Buti nga naka-plastic bag ang mga dala ko kaya hindi nabasa yung loob. Mostly, papel pa naman ang mga laman nito. I was staring blankly, waiting for the rain to stop. Dinadalaw na ako ng antok dahil sa sobrang ginaw. Yung nasa tabi ko ay nanginginig na, sobrang pula pa ng mukha. I touched her forehead to check if mainit siya, sobrang init niya! Ano nga ulit ginagawa ni Manang 'pag may sakit ako? Napaisip ako, Aish... Hindi ko na maalala. "I should be over all the butterflies~ But I'm into you~ And baby, even in our worst nights~ I'm into you~" My thoughts were interrupted by a sound of a phone ringing. I reached into my side pockets to see who was calling. Oh, you moron... That wasn't mine pala, it was the boy's, so perhaps we can get some assistance! I snatched his phone from his pocket and answered it. "Hello,son? For the love of God, please! Where have you gone?" A worried voice answered the phone. "Uhm... Hello? Is this his mother?" I inquired. "Yes, it certainly is! Could you tell me who you are and where my son is?!" She seemed to be in distress. "Mrs., please take a deep breath and relax. We're at a bus stop near the SM, so he's safe. We are unable to depart due to the torrential rain; we can barely see." I explained myself. Baka kung ano pa isipin eh. "Oh, my goodness! Keep an eye out for us! Please, please, please look after my son!" She said goodbye and hung up the phone immediately. Tsk... Akala niya siguro kung anong ginagawa ko sa anak niya 'e siya pa nga 'tong perwisyo. At ang ganda ko naman para magbugbog ng pangit. He groaned "Hhmm..." Still sleeping, he shifted his weight onto my shoulder and leaned closer. Tumalsik ulo niya, napalakas ata ang tapik ko. Only a joke... Maya-maya pa, I sensed a car approaching, and tama nga ako. A black car stopped infront of us. A woman in her 40s dashed out of her car, carrying her umbrella, and walked towards us. Worriedly, he looked at the boy beside me at tumakbo palapit. "Oh, my goodness! Oh, my goodness! It's my son! What went wrong with him? Bakit wala siyang malay? Omg! Sobrang init niya!" she said, panicked. "Don't worry, he's only dozing off. Lasing po ata tsaka may lagnat." I explained myself. Baka pag-isipan pa ako masama. "Thank you! Thank you for taking care of him. Pasensya na at naabala ka pa." Naiiyak na pasalamat niya. He hugged her son and I helped her carry him inside the car. "How about you? Gusto mo ba'ng sumabay? Ihatid na lang kita sa place niyo. It's late at night and you're all wet." She suggested "Okay lang po, kaya ko po sarili ko." I insist. "No, I won't let you. Wala nang masasakyan sa ganitong oras ng gabi." "My big bike was parked across the street po, kaya ko na po." "Ok, be home safe. Thank you again." She bid farewell and drove away. The rain stopped kaya lumarga na rin ako. Patay na naman ako nito kay Mommy. Sana wala pa siya sa bahay. I started the engine and toof off. I got home, I checked the clock and it was already 11:00 p.m. Buti na lang tambak si Mom sa work kaya she needs to work overtime. Well, wala namang bago eh, as usual, busy. Kalaki-laki ng bahay, wala namang tao palagi. Bwiset na buhay, sana sinaksak niyo na lang ako. Habang paakyat ako papuntang room ko. Naalala ko'ng may kuya pa pala ako. Where kaya yun? "Kuya! Andito na ko!" Sigaw ko. Pagkadating ng kwarto ay dumiretso agad ako ng banyo, baka magkasakit pa ko nito. Hindi pwede! First day of school and I have to do well. Kailangan ko'ng umiwas sa g**o if not, matatapon ulit ako. Which is never gonna happen again, I swear. Oh, I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Aqua Altair, 19 years old, and I hate stupid people. Just like the man I met earlier. Damn! Sumasakit ang ulo ko now that I've thinking of it. Pero grabeng kamalasan naman yung kanina, Lord, kakarating ko lang ho. Layuan mo naman ako satanas, hinayupak ka! I've finished day dreaming sa loob ng shower. I sat down at the edge of my bed, drying my hair. While at it, I opened my phone to check if mom called. Busy nga siguro, hindi man lang tumawag para magtanong kung nakauwi na ba ako. I emptied my head and prayed. I hope I'll do well tomorrow, sana ang g**o na lang ang lumayo sa akin.