"Kian if that's you, do you want the guards to drag you?", I asked sarcastically if it was him. "Son?", I was shocked that mom came so I immediately hugged her.
"Mom I'm glad you're here, where is Dad?", And as I expected answer, he is on his meetings again, "Mom, have you eaten yet?", I asked just to change the topic.
"Not yet, we can eat together honey, I bought some food and it's your favorite", I prepared the table and mom prepared the takeout noodles and we ate together.
"You know son, we never ate together before", I smile as I blew the chopstick with pancit, "Yes mom, you're always busy"
"You know since Derick came, you've changed a lot. You are happier, you work harder to study and serve in the church", I lowered the chopstick and faced mom.
"Yes, Derick really brings a huge impact to me. I became even more confused about what I really am, I thought it was just because of years of being alone but I was not like this with Franco. Now it makes sense when I love Derick. Mom, why do you accept us, like I am your only child and Derick just adopted? ", Mom smiled and drank iced tea and caress my hand.
"Why can't I accept you? I know that feeling because I was like that before. You know your grandparents, right? Your typical conservative Filipino family, only your Father Godfather can accept me. and he is by my side because of course he is my bestfriend even though he is on training priest ", I saw a tear fell in Mom's eyes.
"So until now grandma and grandpa still don't accept you?"
"I was about to open up but your grandfather got sick so, no they still don't know who I really am so when your grandfather died, I never opened up until your grandmother passed away" I hug her tight, I never see mom cry because now I only know her side.
"So you see I know the feeling that you have no ally in your family if they should be your first and foremost ally. So son, do not be afraid of my reaction then because I have long noticed Derick's movements because I experienced such a relationship ", I smile while crying despite being busy he has a sad side.
She let go of the hug and wiped away my tears, "Remember son, a Mother's Love is not only full of sacrifices but also full of acceptance to their children's identity that includes your sexuality because acceptance is one of the hardest things a person can give" , I nodded and hugged him.
He approached Derick, "Derick, son, I hope you heard what Ethan and I talked about, I love you two very much. I hope you stay longer and I hope the people around you will also accept you. If you think, you are alone. Your Godfather and I are just here, we welcome you. ",and she kissed Derick's forehead. We hugged Derick, praying that he would wake up.
Until Franco came with a worried face, "Hi aunt, uhm I have something say to Ethan, this is important eh", what is that?! We are having a moment here.