Namia Fuevo: The girl who was born with dignity (English)

It's a tiring day, it's like there's no tomorrow.

Papa is busy preparing food and drinks for the upcoming campaign later.

Another year, another stress.

It's just petrifying. In the past, there was a massacre here in our barangay before a candidate won. Yes, they need to kill one person before taking the f*cking position. If I'm the only one to be asked, I don't want papa to get involved in this, I've heard so many rumors that they are targeting my dad to be overthrown. I don't know if they want our business only to failed or literally failed. I don't want to lose a family member, I don't want to lose my dad.

"Namia!" Dad called me.

"Yes?" I replied while drinking the juice.

"Iyang, how much is that?" He asked while pointing at the watch at my wrist.

"Almost, hundred thousand. This is too expensive, I'm telling you, 'Pa." I answered.

What went through his mind and made him feel it? All my life there is no use in my life, that's literally. They left me with my grandmother and grandfather in our province until I recognized the real parents as their parents, no longer ashamed.

"I have money, Namia. How much is it?" He then lit the cigarette with a lighter.

Hello, smokey.

"Okay. Eight hundred thousand, okay?" Ani ko then fake my smile.

He nod his head. "Right. I will give you this," Dad replied while handing me a thick paper money.

Oh my God? What's this for?

"P-pa? What's this for?" I asked him in surprise.

"Exchange-"

"So, what do you want me to exchange for you?"

This game is so boring, I swear.

"Your teddy bear?"

I raised my eyebrows and answered him, "Seriously? For what?"

"papa missed you! Don't you?" He came over to me and hugged me tightly. I was melted but didn't show it to him.

Of course, I missed you! But you only pay attention to drugs.

I can't get papa, he's in a mess right now and we've been talking round and round. I was very surprised because my dad didn't really pay attention to us even then. Unless this is all he really wants, he will and will make a way to get me the teddy I keep.

But hell no, I won't give this to him.

"No, I don't want to. That's just your gift to me and mama, isn't it? Let me keep this one, please?"

"Daddy will just borrow it . "

I left in front of it and looked for my possible space.

And oh, he keeps on following me!

"Pa!" I stopped, "I said, I don't want to okay? First should be the last, I don't want to!" I shouted at it.

It stunned me as I spoke.

"Namia, don't yell at your father!"

"Still, it's important to me. Is it wrong to appreciate the things you give? "

Tell me I'm right.

He nodded his head again, "Yes. But, Iyang, it's just borrowed. We don't even know. Maybe, tomorrow I won't be able to tease you like this, ' isn't it? "

Why is he talking like this? I'm also worried!

"Anyway, what are you going to do with my teddy?"

He sighs, "Do you really want to know?" He asked.

I nod my head, "Yes, 'Pa." I answered.

He pulled me into a small and cramped room and made me sit down.

"Wow, I didn't know we had a room like this." I said as I looked around.

It giggled and waved at me.

"You look like your mom, Iyang."

Of course, it's my mother.

"I wish she's still alive." I mentioned while dancing the feet below.

"She's still alive," Dad said in a calm voice. "If I only saved her." He added.

For all over eight years, papa's keep on blaming his self about what happened.

Mama and papa had an accident while driving the car they were riding in. Then suddenly, one truck hit them and then according to, papa saved by evryone while he said, just listening to mama's request for help. He was about to save her but ... the car explode.

"That was my big mistake, Namia, when I lost your mother." Dad said with tears in his eyes.

"Pa ..."

I feel sorry for him.

"But do you know what I avoid the most?" ~

~ I'm about to cry.

"Losing is what your mother left me. The treasure I don't want to lose," She hid my hair behind my ear.

"I don't want to. if I lose, of course I have something to do with you. One more thing, I don't want others to get it. " He ended.

Okay, I'm up.

My tears actually falls. I can't help it. I know I'm a strong woman but this made me weak.

He wiped my tears, "Don't cry, Namia" He said.

"D-dad..."

"Papa loves his princess lang anak." He answered with a kiss on my forehead.

Right. Papa can't be lost, we'll go up on stage together, he'll hang a medal for me in front of a lot of people. Especially with the people who cheated and belittled us back then.

I love you so much, 'pa, it's hard to say in front of you because you don't have too much time.

I want to make him prouder than proud.

"So," I wiped my tears and laughed fakely. "What's the connection with my teddy?"

Back to normal.

"It's not over yet, is it?"

He serious.

"That teddy ... your Mom's teddy."

Wow... just wow.

"That's my gift to her before the accident. The gift that no one can change. That teddy ... it's useful, it's worth it, it's also loved. " He said.

Since I was just a kid he never told me this. It's just that you're so important to me.

"Yes. You've been hugging your Mom, before." He said in a hoarse voice.

"And now, you're taking it back?" I asked.

It shook, "Of course not. We just have a mission." He answered then smiled.

Why is this? I feel like something else is going on? I know Papa is good at hiding, he can hide everything and when I say, 'all' I meant 'all'

Papa removed the watch wrapped around my hand and put it on him, "This is it this watch, "He chuckled while crying," I just remember, that while it was running, I was still alive- "

" Pa, what ?! "

" W-why? Just saying Actually, of course-when that stops, there's no time to run- "

" You're still confused. "

" It's just you! "

When you're really old, everything becomes a big deal. I'm not saying everything, but others.

Osya, have I forgotten?

I shook my hair and wiped the tears from my cheeks. "Well, I still have something to do. I'll go ahead," Dad, I know kiss his forehead at the same time.

"Wait, wait!" He stopped. He stopped me and smiled, "The teddy?" He asked.

I smiled back, "It's just in my room, hidden." I said smiling.

He kissed me on the cheek after I gave it to him.

Papa's love, indeed.

"Be careful, huh?"

"Yes pa!" My last said before leaving the room.

I'm smiling as I walk into a coffee shop. Vian and I will meet today to plan our school works, because I can't do it alone.

"Hi, Ma'am!" The saleswoman greeted me with a smile.

Is that called a saleswoman? Or what... server? I don't know.

"Hello!" I said.

I took a deep breath when I saw a place. "This is it pancit!" I shouted then sat.

I took out my laptop and opened it.

It's raining hard, there's no umbrella.

"Wow, so calming." I whispered to myself as I felt the cold air coming from the aircon.

"Yup." Next voice from where.

I frowned and rolled my eyes.

"What the--"

I was surprised when I saw a man, wrapped in black dress , while quartered in front of me.

He's reading a book. What does it feel like?

"So serious, Mr?" I asked.

I ignored it and continued reading.

"Isn't there another seat here? That's where my friend will be later." I saad ko.

Wow, the courage to ignore me huh?

"Miss?"

Finally.

"Oh?" I answered rudely as I adjusted my nail. Need fresh, maybe it'll be later.

"Maybe you can't see what you're waiting for here?"

The h*ll?!

"Are you a drug addict ?!" I'm screaming here!

"Shut the f*ck up, I'm not addicted okay?" he said incredulously.

Obviously obvious. Another blast, I'll call the police.

He adjusted his seat and removed his mask.

"Look," he said while taking a deep breath.

Oh my ass! So handsome!

Thin, white, with a mustache for cool, thick eyebrows. Sh*t remove all my standards.

"I have no other intention for you, Miss."

"Okay?" I straightened my hair and arranged my seat as well. Good luck to those who get rid of this handsome man.

I sighs, "What are you up to? Are you going to do a bible study?"

"D*mn!" He cursed as he hit the table and look out the window at the same time.

He bit his lower drying lips and wet it, "I don't have time to explain this to you." He added.

I nod my head, "Okay, go ahead. Explain that."

"Someone wants to kill you ... and your father. Miss-"

"What are you trying to say?" I raised an eyebrow at my question.

"Finish me first."

"30 seconds, go."

A little bit of seconds for this crazy handsome man.

"You're such a... do you think this is a joke?" He seriously said.

"Wait? Who wouldn't have thought it was just a trip, when you suddenly appeared in front of me?" I'm against him.

"Okay fine, Miss." It's a plea.

He looks like a child, it's annoying but, okay, it's okay.

"Look, I don't need to introduce you or ... or explain who Mr. Green, "

Mr. Green? He killed almost a thousand people just because of his pride. Yes, it's scary but as long as you don't do anything, he's quiet too.

I nod my head, "Yes. What's up?" I asked while sipping coffee.

"I'm his son."

"Oh, really?" I jokingly said.

He look so d*mb, really. When else did the disciples spread non or let's say...son?

"Do you think I still have time to make jokes with you?" He asked seriously.

I shook my head, "Of course not. It's easy oh," I sarcastically said.

Are we going to die? Is there only time left for us to live?

"Don't you believe what I'm saying?"

"Like this ah?" I faced it nicely, "We're completely strangers, aren't we? It seems awkward if I run right away, I just saw that you ran too knowing that we're not ... close?"

" What if- "

" There's no what if, Mister! That's right, I'm not the one who's been tripped up just yet- "

" My father will kill, your father! "

He yelled at me.

I stopped and stared at him. "O-our father, what?"

He nod his head, "Yes." He straightened her hair with his hand and took a deep breath.

"I've been following you since your first day in school. Fuevo right?" He asked.

I stammered and answered, "Y-yes. Fuevo."

"Your my Dad's main target ... besides the highest mayors. He'll kill everyone involved in politics-"

"Even-"

"Even family of that person. No next generation when Kiyoshi stood up. "

Now, who's scared?

"Your father is also a bit shy, isn't he? Why even those people don't do anything ... wait," I stopped for a while.

"Correct me if I'm wrong. He killing people? " I asked in surprise as I pointed my finger at him.

He nodded his head. "Yes. Quiet or not, he can do that."

"Your father is very shallow. Is S*ntanas his brother?"

He shook his head and stood in front of me.

He adjusted his clothes and put on his mask and cap again.

I can't see his eyes again.

"Let's go?" He told me.

"Where?"

The strength of it is good, we haven't even met yet. Too fast, Mister, so stupid.

"No more questions," He said with a frown. "Are you coming?"

I stood up and took my bag, "No more questions." I repeated what he said while leaving in front of it.

As we walked, I still couldn't get rid of my nervousness and worry about papa because of what he said. Does he think I'm easy on that?

"Mi-Mister?" I called.

I was just behind it while he was leading in front of me.

He turned to me a little, "Yes?" He answered modestly.

"Do ... do you have a problem in your house?"

I just ask the right question, what if he only has problems in their house? Then, he pours it out.

It glared at me with his narrowed eyes. "Seriously? Yes," He held it to his forehead as if he was already bothering me. "I have a problem and, not just one, many many."

Say it.

"But I can handle that because it's just small probs. You ... you and your dad are my next mission. "

Are they the same as papa?

" So, you're a secret agent?-"

" Another question, I'm going to make you pregnant so you can't get away from me. " Putol niya.

After that, I decided to rest in talking first because why not? I still have a dream.