"Daughter, you will enter Aquamarine High School tomorrow. A private school that cares and studies ocean resources" said mama with a big smile.
I'm happy that I can finally study at my dream school. The whole town supports me. Even though they often call me a nerd and weird, I'm still happy because there are people who love me. Others just envy me.
"Where did you get the enrollment fee?" I asked my parents.
Because we are not rich. And the entrance fee and enrollment fee are expensive. The entrance fee is 118 thousand. The enrollment fee is 50 thousand. There is a tuition fee of 598 - 890 thousand.
"The Captain helped us. You are the only hope of our town because you are the only remaining student here. The others became mothers early so they have stopped. "replied papa and put a dish and rice on my plate.
"I'll do it myself, you're treating me like a kid," I said to papa.
I'm old enough so I can get food for myself but I'm really happy having this kind of parents around.
"You're the only one who's our baby. So don't complain about that" Mama said and took the spoon and fork and get some food from my plates and fed it to me.
" If you refuse, you already have a boyfriend "she added.
That's how they treat me. What am I going to do when I can no longer use a spoon and fork. The whole Aquamarine will make fun of me.
"Yes," I said and ate what mama had given.
Chew, chew, swallow.
"Next time mama, papa. I'll take care of myself." I said so mama lowered the spoon and fork. As for papa, he secretly laughed. They are dramatic. They use my conscience against me. I'm already a teenager. I'm 16 years old, Grade 11 so I should be the one doing it.
Today is the last day of our bonding. Tomorrow I will stay at school.
"We will miss you "mama growled.
My family is an artist. I inherited that talent from them. We have a Liza Soberano
a Philippine Artist
lineage. Good at drama.
"I'm sorry so don't grouch like that. It's stopping me to study there" I told her and noticed papa was just eating.
I guess, he has no plans to join our drama.
"Just kidding! Don't have a boyfriend so early, ha. Don't forget to take care of yourself "mama cried...
I thought it was just a joke, why is she crying? Anyway. I'll miss these artists, too.
" You mama, papa. Wait a minute, Papa !!! You're not speaking? Join our conversation. "I changed the topic.
Papa stopped eating and looked like he was done so he drank some water.
" You're lucky so remember that all of us are counting on you. The whole town. Even our captain. " said papa.
"Your dad is right, don't forget that"
I smiled and continued eating.
***I am Jerelca Steffania,16 years of age, Grade 11. There is a reason why they want me to study at Aquamarine High School. That school is the most popular of all schools here in the whole country. Only the rich can go to that school. When you graduate, much huge company will take you.
No one will insult you anymore... A high school that they consider as college level. So you have a high degree in society when you graduate there. I won't disappoint everyone. I'll graduate high school there.****
