My Dad's Request

"Uli na diri..." (Uwi ka na dito)

(for those of you who wants to know what came before this, click here)

I went home to pick up my monthly internet connection bills. As of the moment, I am paying two connections: one at home which I share with my sister which I don't even use anymore; and one here in the apartment for my own consumption (and some of my friends' consumption as well). As I stepped inside the house, a lot has changed. Yes, it became more dirty, more untidy and more messy. My sister couldn't afford to clean the house alone because she also has work. Well as for my dad... hmmm... he does most of the work... he does most of the messing-things-up work actually. Most of the mess you'll see hangin' around the house would be his stuff. He's a bit burara when it comes to his stuff. He feels as if the whole house is his room because wherever in the house, name it, his stuff is there. They're the only ones living there as of the moment (mom is in Dubai, brother is in a boarding house with gf, other sister lives with husband).

My sister and I had a conversation about a lot of stuff. She was busy updating me with the things she's currently selling such as clothes and underwater digicams and glam necklaces and other stuff which she insisted me on helping her sell. I thought of looking at my watch and I didn't even notice I've been staying there for almost 2 hours already. Then I heard my stomach grumble when my dad said "Shine, Bert, kain na dito." Since I was already in the mood for food, I didn't resist his invite for breakfast. I noticed he prepared food enough for the 3 of us. Perhaps my sister told him beforehand that I was coming so he made food for me as well. As we were so soaked in the conversation and the food he served, I noticed I was already enjoying the chat we had. I already even finished my food without me knowing. Since my dad did most of the talking, I then observed he barely touched his food. My sister told me he hasn't been that chit-chatty since I went away. She said he seemed very quiet when I moved out. So I thought maybe he missed me... just maybe.

Then we sat at the sofa while the TV was on. We were talking about a lot of stuff, about his plans to have the house renovated soon. Then he said "Uli na diri..." (Uwi ka na dito). It took me quite awhile to respond since I didn't expect him to do that. But before, I told myself I'd only come back if (1)my mom insists that I do so after a series of insisting; and (2) if my dad asks me nicely to do so. "O ba, uli ko diri kung ayos na tanan. Siguro mga June." (Oo ba, uuwi ako dito pag maayos na ang lahat. Siguro mga June.)

Yes, I have finally decided to come back home. Hopefully soon. I just miss having my own privacy in my room. I also miss having my own room. I miss having a very speedy internet connection. I miss having extra money to shop (my extra money goes to my rent currently). I miss knowing I have somewhere to go home to whenever I'm out. I miss everything about the house. I even miss my dad. Yes, even my dad. Even though he's such a big bloke, maybe for now, by the way he acted when I visited awhile ago, perhaps I could care less.

xoxo

Much Love