Chapter 4

Four

This day is so tiring for me. I need to deal with so many articles. Kung bakit ba naman kasi sobrang issue ng mga tao at ginawa na nilang hobby ang gumawa ng mga kung ano-ano mapansin lang.

“Just answer it, Bessy. It’s loud,” Zelly hissed referring to my phone that keeps on ringing. Hindi ko tuloy maiwasang mapairap.

Sinundo niya ako sa aking trabaho. Buti na lang talaga may kaibigan akong kagaya niya.

"Si Mama," I said. I just stared at my phone and watch it ringing.

What is it this time? Why is she calling me again? Minsan lang sila tumawag sa akin, kakamustahin ako o kaya naman pagsasabihan.

"Then answer it. Baka mamaya importante ‘yan,” she said as if she is so sure about it. I heaved a deep sigh as I stared at my phone for a couple of seconds before I decided to answer it.

I cleared my throat at bago pa man ako makapagsalita ay narinig ko na agad ang boses ni Mama.

[Umuwi ka ngayon din. Wala ka bang balak umuwi? Alam kong gusto mong maging independent but it doesn't me