Chapter 17

Farrel Juancho

“Son, where are you?” si Mommy. Magkausap kami habang ako’y nagbibihis. Inip na inip ang kaniyang boses.

Today is my grandfather’s birthday. Sila mommy at daddy ay nauna na sa Bulacan kahapon pa, because the old lady wants to handle the celebration. Though my Lolo clearly said that he only wants intimate dinner party with the family but still, my Mom didn’t let us stop her.

“Mom, nasa bahay pa po ako. Nagbibihis, after this aalis na rin ako.”

“Make sure na hindi ka darating ng gabi rito, Juancho! Don’t you dare make up any excuses.”

“Yeah, I know. And I have a surprise for you,” ani ko sa masayang boses.

“For me? Are you sure, Juancho? It’s not even my birthday!”

“Just wait, Mom. Okay? Go ahead po, ibaba mo na ang tawag.”

After that call ay tinapos ko na ang pagbibihis. I went down to check if the food I’ll bring is ready.

Nang makitang handa na ito sa mesa ay kinuha ko na ito at na