Losing The Dream

11

For the following days, Sebastian became busy applying for scholarships. I already proposed about his scholarship to my parents and as I expected, they agreed. Some Non Governmental Organizations already messaged him for his scholarship and a lot of them accepted him.

"Do you think crocheting is a good business idea?" He suddenly asked one afternoon we hangout in his apartment.

"Well, in my own perspective, crochet is one of the most precious gift to give someone you love. Kasi crocheting takes time so it requires willingness and a lot of efforts. Plus, crochet is for a lifetime. Compared to a real flower, it will last forever." I explained. For me, crochet flowers are better than the real ones because of the effort. "However, it's pricey ah. So if you'll sell, don't sell it on a low price especially if it's a huge stuff."

"I know how to crochet." I looked at him. The side of my lips rose up. "I learned it due to my curiosity back when I'm not that busy yet." He shrugged.

"Wow, you're so talented naman pala." I nodded and leered. "Paano n'yan 'yan? You're in med school na. How are you going to manage your time? You'll be busier now." I asked.

He sighed. "I will manage my time, love. I need to double or even triple my time just to make for a living." My eyes softened.

"You don't need to go through it alone, you know. We're here for you. We are here to help you, Sebby." He just smiled and pinched my cheeks.

The next day, Jian and I went on his rented house. He will start selling breakfast now. As we arrived, maayos na ang lahat. Nakalabas na rin ang paninda. And in my surprise, a lot of people are buying na.

"Let's help him, Ji." I whispered to my brother who moved quickly.

Tumabi ako kay Sebastian. Inasikaso ko ang ilang mga bumibili at kung hindi ako nagkakamali ay karamihan sa kanila ay mga may anak na.

"Champorado po?" I asked to that one girl, she shook her head. "Oh, the spaghetti?" I said, feeling embarrassed.

Habang lumiliwanag ay mas dumarami pa ang customers n'ya. Hindi na namin alam kung sino-sino ang uunahin naming pagbentahan.

"Pasensya na po. Ubos na." Nahihiya ring ani Sebastian nang may bumibili pa pero wala ng laman ang mga kaserola. "Mamaya po, meryenda naman."

"Patok pala ang luto ng bff ko." Dramatikong ani Jian at napahawak pa sa dibdib. Nagtangka s'yang pabirong yayakap sana sa kaniya pero mabilis na umiwas si Sebastian.

"Bro, can you please stop? It's disgusting." May pandidiri sa tono n'ya.

Hindi ko alam kung tatawa ba ako sa kanila o ano kung kaya naman ipinasok ko na lang muna ang mga kaserola at ibang kagamitan.

Nakita ko na pinagtutulungan nila ni Jian na buhatin yung lamesang ginamit. Sebastian looks tired and wala pang tulog. I knew it. This kind of life is going to be hard for him. Tagaktak ang pawis n'ya sa noo at basa na rin ang likod n'ya.

"Ako nang bahala rito." Pagpipresenta kong hugasan ang mga pinaggamitan sa pagluluto at pagtitinda.

"No, it's fine, love. Just wait for me there." Aniya. Hinawakan ko ang braso n'ya at mariing umiling.

"Ako na. I can do this, Seb. You need to rest, too. It's not a big deal to me." I explained. He took a deep breath before nodding.

Agad kong inumpisahan ang paghuhugas. Mayroon naman akong gawing household chores kahit papaano. I want to help him in every possible way.

Nang matapos ako ay agad akong nagpahinga. Sebastian is already sleeping. Mukhang nakaligo na s'ya dahil iba na ang suot n'yang damit. Umalis na rin si Jian dahil may pupuntahan pa s'ya. Napatingin ako kay Sebastian. Mahimbing ang tulog n'ya at mukhang pagod na pagod.