Meet me Halfway
Or else, I might go completely insane.
The pain inside my chest made me feel dead. Trying to wake up everyday and fake a smile was quite an effort. But I was willing to put up with it.
The people around me, they deserve some peace of mind. If I can help them attain that by pretending to be okay, then so be it.
I got up from my seat, swinging the school bag I brought with me today over my shoulders.
“Nope, I’d rather enjoy the Philippine tradition of celebrating Christmas,” I said, smiling broadly.