BEGINNING

Bang! The sound of broken glass wake me up. I guess mom and dad are probably fighting now, well its just normal and I'mused to it. Fixing my bed is part of my routine. While doing my routine I can hear my mother's screaming voice probably because shes scolding my alcoholic father.

Now im taking a bath. Its already six thirty in the morning. THE HECK?! Im already late. Mom and dad are still arguing then I guess there will be no breakfast for today. Great. I just passed by my mother and father. As usual when they're fighting they wont notice me, like I care. They're always like that. I hate my life. Alcoholic father, and a mother whose likes to gambling. But my mother still cares for me unlike my dad. If she wins from gambling, she used the money to pay for our electric bill.

Our neighbors always scold me, that is thanks to my parents.

I can understand them because, who wouldn't complain because early in the morning and late at night, my parents are fighting and they are very noisy. After walking for about 30 min, I finally reached our school. I hate to admit but, I have no money to pay for fare. I feel depresed. Without friends, I have no one to share my feelings.

I just have to focus on my studies so I wont lose my scholarship. Our first subject is math which is my favorite. Im an honor student. During recess time, I only drink water to fill my hungry stomach. What to do? Its because I can't afford any snacks at the canteen so just endure for a bit.

My earnings from my part time job is used to pay my parents debt and the electric bills and food. Sometimes I wonder if i'd just leave our house but then, where would I stay?

After our class, I am about to go out but stop by my teacher.

"Dreil" Mrs. Villa called me.

"Yes ma'am what can I do for you?", i said with curiosity.

"Its about your project, you still havent paid it yet. Your classmates are complaining about it." she said with stern voice.

Im embarrased, its been the 10th time already and all i can answer is sorry but still I answered her. I bit my lower lip before I responded.

"Im sorry ma'am but can you give me another week? I...", before I can continued she stopped me with her words.

"Its always like this, why dont you get money from your parents?", she said.

"My parents does'nt have enough money." I explained.

"Yes and its always like this you dont have money. Why wont you tell what you need incase I can help you?", Mrs Villa.

"I...please give me another week ma'am I promise"

Mrs. Villa sighed. "Ok then I'll give you another week but this will be the last ok?"

"Yes ma'am and thank you very much"

After our class I went to my part time job. I am a cashier at a convinience store. The salary is just enough for my or our daily expenses. If I want to pay my projects, then I need to find another job and that''ll be my next problem.

Arriving at the store, i immediately changed my clothes then I went to my position. Today, the store has very few customers so I guess I can study today. My shift ends at 9 o'clock, I still have fifteen minutes left before I can go home and eat, if there is food.

The clock strikes at 9 o'clock. May, the one who will substitute me still hasn't arrived. My tummy is growling very loud. I went to the bread station then I picked the cheapest bread just enough to fill my stomach. Then went back to the counter. When I got back, a customer enter the store. It was a guy maybe in his twenty's and he was handsome, really handsome. He went to the beverage section and grabbed two bottles of rum . While I ate the bread, the one that I bought. He put the bottle in front of me in a rude manner. I couldn't take my eyes off him, his eyes are like hypnotic object that I can't help but stare.

"How much?", he asked still with his cold face and rude manner. And that's how I came back to earth.

"Uhh... uhh it's 250 peso sir", I said.

"Here", he gave me a 500 peso bill.

I was counting the change when he suddenly said.

"Just keep the change"

I looked at him wondering if I heard it right. I said thank you to him and I smiled. He just nodded and immediately left.

Right after he left, May entered and apologize to me for arriving late.

"I'm really really sorry something came up so", I cut her off.

"No, it's ok. I really have to go I'm already starving. Bye."

"Bye."

I got out and I saw him, drinking the rum he just brought. He's still here? I questioned myself. I looked at him for a while when our gaze met. I quickly looked away. I can feel my cheeks warm. I'm sure it's as red as tomato now. I walked as fast as I can. I need to get out of here.

I was walking under the full moon. It's light helped me to walk much easier. Although there are streetlights, some aren't functioning so there are areas that are dark and creepy.

After a while, I finally reached our house. Gosh I'm so dead tired. I entered and realized how it was unusually quiet. Maybe mom is already sleeping but I'm not sure if my father is here already.

I opened the food cover and the delicious smell of dried fish filled my nostrils. It made me even hungrier. I hurriedly went to get plates, spoon and fork and rice. I sat down and started to eat.

Feeling very full, I stopped eating then I washed the plates I used and then went upstairs. Before I enter my room I peeked inside my mother's room then I saw her sleeping peacefully so I decided to go to my own room to take a shower.

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