Chapter 13

"How was your exam? You haven't given me your prelim grades," sabi ni Mommy habang kumakain kami ng dinner.

"Hindi ko pa po chinecheck ang grades ko. Do you want me to get a soft copy from the system po ba?"

"Of course. You should always monitor your grades, Janniza. How would we know if you're doing good in school?"'

I gulped. "I'm doing my best to be good at school and maintain good grades, Mom," I told her.

"Being good isn't enough," mabilis na aniya. "Be the best."

I lost my appetite because of that pero pinilit ko pa ring ubusin ang pagkain ko. After that, nagpaalam na kaagad ako sa kanilang magpapahinga na.

I was sighing heavily while trying to make an assumption about my grades. I have the list of all my scores during quizzes, recitations, activities, and exam kaya naman tina-try kong kunin ang posibleng magiging grade ko.

"Kailan niyo kukunin grades niyo?" tanong ko sa kanila nang magsama-sama na ulit kami.

"Sa finals na para hindi ako ma-pressure lalo. Bakit?" tanong ni Lei.