I STARED AT THE HOUSE where my grandfather brought me. I may be young but I know exactly why I need to live here with him. I heard Dad said that he doesn’t want to see me yet because whenever he does, all he can see is how my mother cheated on him.
Iyon lang ang alam ko. Ang tanging tumatak sa isip ko. Ang laging naririnig kong isinusumbat ni Papa kay Mama kapag nag-aaway sila. Hindi ko na rin alam kung paano pa sila naghiwalay dahil isinama na ako ni Lolo.
“Use this whenever you wanted to play your drums, Chase.” Lolo Florentino said with a hint of smile on his face. I stared at the drumstick he’s giving me with my brow furrowed.
“Bakit po, Lo?” I asked curiously. Lolo flashed me a smile and patted my head.
“Para maalala mo ako sa panahong wala na ako. Apo, life’s like a drum. The har
