CHAPTER 5
As I walked through the gates of the school, my heart raced with excitement and nerves. The air was filled with a mix of anticipation and the scent of freshly cut grass. I hugged my deploma to my chest, feeling a flutter of butterflies in my stomach. I leaned against the wall, a sense of accomplishment washing over me. From the first day of anatomy class, when I nervously held a scalpel for the first time, to now, standing on the brink of graduation, I had grown in ways I never thought possible. I glanced around at my classmates, feeling a surge of gratitude for the bonds we had formed over the years. Today was not just the end of school; it was the beginning of a new chapter in our lives, filled with endless possibilities and the chance to make a difference in the world of medicine.
"Congratulations sereia!" I glanced at mommy who was now in front of me. she was carrying a bouquet of flowers and a big box.
"Thank you mommy iche!" i shouted and hugged her.
sa ilang buwan at taon na lumipas, nandyan si mommy iche para gabayan ako. kahit na hindi siya ung tunay kong magulang ramdam ko na kaagad na mabuti at mabait siya.
ramdam ko ang pagmamahal at supporta na ibinigay niya. ang pag mamahal na hindi ko ma
"Congratulations Sereia!" hiyaw ni jia na ngayon ay nasa likod ni mommy.
ngumiti ako bago siya yakapin, simula ng gumaling ako at nasa hospital si jia lang ang nakakausap at nakakapag kwentuhan ko.
"nako soon to be doktora na ba?" she teased me.
umiling lang ako bago yumakap sakaniya. masaya siyang kasama at sobrang supportive, hindi ko na sana itutuloy ang pag aaral ko ngunit sabi niya ay pangarap ko ito at gawin ko kung ano ang nasa puso ko.
"Congratulations Anak.." gulat akong napalingon kay daddy ng makita siya. naka suot pa ito ng kaniyang uniporme.
"Salute" saad ko sabay saludo sakaniya. tumawa naman ito sabay gulo sa buhok ko, maski si jia ay tumawa rin.
umuwi kami sa bahay dahil kakain daw kami, kasama ko parin si jia dahil siya lamang ang naging kaibigan ko.
"sereia at jia!" sigaw ni mommy kaya naman kaagad kaming bumaba ng hagdan at umupo sa upuan.
maraming handa na nasa mesa, dinisplay na rin ni mommy at daddy ang graduation pic ko at ang medal na nakuha ko.
"I want to congratulate you my anak" saad ni general avenido na asawa ni mommy iche kaya naman naging daddy ko na rin ito.
"thank you po daddy, mommy!" saad ko bago simulan ang pagkain. ang mga sundalo ay nasa labas lamang kaya naman inaya ko na rin sila na kumain.
nahihiya pa silang kumain pero sinandukan ko na sila ng ikina kunot naman ng noo ni daddy.
"hayaan mo na daddy, minsan lang to oh" saad ko sabay bigay sakanila. bumuntong hinga nalang siya bago simulan ang pagkain.
nag pasalamat naman sila at binati ako kaya tinanguan ko lamang sila.
"napaka bait mong bata talaga.." ngumiti sila bago guluhin ang buhok ko.
inubos ko na ang pagkain bago lumingon kila mommy at daddy. si jia naman ay nag pahatid na dahil hinahanap na raw siya ng kaniyang magulang.
"mommy, daddy" panimula ko, nakita ko naman na pareho silang napalingon saakin kaya ngumiti ako.
"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for everything you've done for me. Your love, support, and sacrifices have shaped me into the person I am today. thank you for adopting me as your child, every moment spent with you has been invaluable."
nakatingin sila saakin at nakita ko ang pag lungkot sa mga mata nila. huminga ako ng malalim bago hawakan ang kamay nila pareho.
"Thank you for always being my pillars of strength, guiding me through the ups and downs of life with unwavering patience and understanding. Your unwavering belief in me has given me the confidence to pursue my dreams and overcome obstacles." saad ko ng ikinaiyak na ni mommy, si daddy naman ay nag pupunas na ng luha sa mana at rinig ko pa ang singhot ng mga sundalo na ikinatawa ko naman.
"I am truly blessed to have you both as my parents, and I will always cherish the memories we've created together. Your love is a beacon of light that illuminates my path, and I am forever grateful for your unconditional love and support." Dugtong ko pa.
hinawakan ni mommy ang kamay ko at pinunasan ang mga luha doon. yumakap naman sila pareho saakin bago ko humagulgol sa saya.
"Mom, your strength and kindness inspire me every day. Dad, your patience and encouragement have been a guiding light in my life. Together, you've created a home where I feel loved, accepted, and valued."
ngumiti ako sakanila bago yumuko, ramdam ko ang init ng luha ko na bumuhos bago ko hawakan ulit ang nga kamay nila.
"As your adopted daughter, I want you to know that I am proud to be a part of our family. I may not share your blood, but I share your love, your values, and your dreams for the future." saad ko na pabulong rinig ko na ang iyak ni daddy kaya naman yumakap na ako sakaniya. alam kong ayaw niyang sabihin ko iyon dahil sa paningin nila anak na talaga nila ako.
"Thank you for choosing me and for giving me the greatest gift of all, the gift of family. I love you both more than words can express."
ngumiti ako bago sila halikan pareho sa pisngi, napatingin ako sa family pictures namin na naka display samay sala malaki iyon at may mga paintings pa.
nang maka pasok ako sa kwarto ay kaagad kong chineck ang facebook may mga lisence doctor na kaya naman hinihintay ko ang akin. lahat kaming mag kaklase ay nag aral bago ang graduation namin kaya sakto doon ay pwede na kami mag test at ngayon ay hinihintay nalang namin iyon.
"Adoption is when a child grew in its mommy's heart instead of her tummy." - Unknown
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