She Leaves

Chapter 44.1: The Sunday Luncheon (Part 1)

“Pau, do you think it’s my karma?” Pagbabasag ko sa katahimikan.

Nakatingala ako sa langit… at payapang pinagmamasdan ang ma-bituing kalangitan.

“Karma?” Nagtatakang tanong niya. “You know what, I’m not really a believer of karma but why do you think it’s your karma and in what way naman?”

Nanatili ang tingin ko sa itaas, inaalala ang mga pinaggagawa ko noong nasa murang edad pa lamang ako.

“I grew up getting everything I wanted. Kahit anong gusto at hindi ko gusto, nakukuha ko. Madali sa akin makuha ang lahat dati. Concert ticket? Mama is just one call away. New car? Papa is absolutely ready to help. A vacation? Lolo Mado will pay that for you. An impossible dream? Lola will definitely get that for you. Way back, everything was so easy and accessible. Pero bakit ngayon… si