He was beginning to trust me more and I can feel it. Just today, Timmy was able to open up to me what he'd been through to attain a stable life. He reminded me of the times that I used to bump into him and acted as if I just saw a leaf blown by the wind as I walked towards home.
It was in my college, that I often see him serving the church. And as I ask one of his aunt's housekeeper on how Timmy has been, I soon learned that he stopped studying and lost the passion to go back to school.
I wondered why, but I never asked Timmy. Instead, he answered this thought by another childhood memory.
A lot has happened to his family. It was difficult for him to accept that both his parents decided to annul the wedding. His father couldn't accept the fact that his wife asked him to leave her because she couldn't bare to see her family hurting from her suffering. Her mother was dying at that time and it was really chaotic to see his parents crash in just a snap.
It was traumatic for him to witness his father's melancholy with his mother's request. It was difficult for him to accept what was happening to his life, yet the situation calls for him to be strong. His father needs him. And so with his mom.
Seeing his mom suffering was like seeing half of his life deteriorating before his very eyes. And he cannot do anything about it, because according to his belief, it was destined to happen.
The situation calls for him to be strong for his family. Despite his mom's request, they still got the chance to be with her all through the suffering and go on with their lives. His dad whom he thought was the strongest among the family, seemed to be the weakest when it comes to the welfare of his family. So, during that time, Timmy felt as though he must take charge and be much stronger for his sister.
Yet, as he saw this coming, he knew that he and his sister must remain strong for the whole family.
His sister, Enyah, who was named after her mother, Enyaricah dela Fuerte, took the test in her own way and lived according to her mom's plan. She decided to continue her studies and was eager to take over the business as soon as she graduated from college.
After three years of agonizing pain with their mother's death, their father died of heart attack and left them in the custody of their aunt and uncle.
When Timmy reached the legal age of 21, he decided to take some of the properties and responsibilities that their parents left them at their will and testament.
He decided to continue his studies and as he graduated from college, he attained the title of being one of the Youngest Established Engineers of Baguio. Being the professional that he has become, he was able to own some properties in Antipolo, Makati, Alabang, Tagaytay, Olongapo, Puerto Princesa, and of course Baguio.
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