Chapter 53

  My eyes widened, " Mom, I promised I would become a lawyer, just trust me." I tried to be as calm as I could. I have no right to raise my voice to my mother, I understand her.

  " I'm at the right age, and I'm making sure Loren won't affect my studies. In fact, we're working with this together, I won't let you down, ma .. believe me."

  Mama stared at me, her every breath became heavy as we stared. I didn’ t let go of her eyes because I wanted to prove to her that I am serious. I will stand up for Loren. I will study for them and I will be a lawyer for dad and myself. That was my plan.

  The wave is over but mama still doesn't talk to me. I gasped as I looked up at the sky. Here I am now outside our house, inside the yard, sitting on a wodden long chair. I will return to Quezon later in the morning, but I still couldn't sleep.