and almost half a decade later, she had step

mething to do. She was 16 at this time and worked evening shifts at a bar owned by her late mother's f

father's estate gate she'd go through the exact tragic r

er entering their residence, she moved to the covered side of the ope

ken inside given the responsibilities that had b

with her face resting on her ben

her father was in his car d

ife, they would all be covered up like my precious daughter." He said in a conversation with himself looking

! Not here at the market, please! I only repaired this engine last week for God

and this naturally attracted stares from people at the market. He sto

you 5000 pesos for a new engine and a change of oil. Where are you beca

up Mario

make sure I have it back by tomorrow else you

journey home on foot,

e little pedestrian gate was opened an

hone in his eyes as they swole up with grit but just he crossed the opened gate, he noticed a yellow bag Sarah too

her, he said c

the matter? What happe

mediately stopped crying as she didn't w

Dad," sh

n doing what you enjoy, preparing food for

the bar? I know you're worried about your mother bu

as he picked up the yell

-You know we all miss her. I do, your siblings James,

er bag from her father's hands, as she made

's father went over what had unfold

ngel anytime soon" he mutter

s all through the evening into the night till the followin

Bella to them," he said s

ife would solve all the problems they

is kids, a wife for him, and another str

in ages as he waltzed in and out of the bathroom befo

or leave it till sun

ere all slumbering except Sarah who had been

matter?" she said in a tone re

r outside intending to inform h

u awake, I need to change that

Did you sleep

replied squi

you about something---I'm thi

his sentence she wasn't half-aslee

t in slow motion not for clarity as she heard

Dad, How have you gotten ove

ling, it has been 5 ye

. It still feels like it only h

king this decision for the good of us all, trust me

w and seeing you tear up yesterday onl

ut Jesus, Maria, and James. You can't bring them up all by yourself, you need

ll working away over the retirement age how long d

happen but please do consider"

ute as her father stood over here waiting patiently for a response. She though

as well?" she asked referr

cash behind the TV, take it and prepare an evening meal. Take good care of the home and yo

ad" repl

back into her room while her father left home heading t

ith her mind running through the words of her father. She got to understand the points he

" she whisper

e by the minute then immediately shifted her gaze t

p! It's 7 alrea

guys, wake up already! It i

more please," James

h as you want tomorrow" she said frustr

o drag James off the bed by

you doing!" he screamed

with the annoyance at being the scapegoat, he returned

d James as he tried pulling them

ng?" Asked Sarah

vor as you can se

lemonades out of waking up in the

home to tidy as her sibl

l three of them to school, and afterward, she