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For how many years I had lived a solitary life, but not anymore, I didn’t choose this, still, it happened, I didn’t ask yet it came, and I won’t deny the overjoyed emotions captivated my being. It feels like home.

“Father, my teacher told me you need to visit my school. She wants to talk to you.” Light said that early evening.

“Why so? What did you do this time?” I said calmly to my 5-year-old “son”.

“You’re always thinking the worst about me, Father. She wants to tell you about the upcoming event.” My boy said with the slightest irritation, I smiled.

“Don’t you forget young man, last month I went to school because you stabbed your seatmate by the used of your well-sharpened pencil?” I chuckled and held his shoulder, pinched it lightly.

I found a precious gem, this boy is special, in a positive sense, it’s a big loss for that woman to left this boy, the kid is a genius. For that five years passed that I took care of him, there were multiple times that I wasn’t able to answer his questions as I found those so complicated for my response, I never experienced school life, I only learned how to read and write because Magenta taught me when we had free time in our hide-out before, he kept on asking “why” and “how”, like normal kids do, but his’ were almost endless, that I want to bang my head on the wall! I remember Blue told me, “Dark, it’s about time for you to change your profession, we are no longer caged, we have choices now, and we can be good. Besides, having that wonderful child is enough reason for you to have a sudden turn.”  We had a conversation two years ago, over a cup of coffee in our favorite coffee shop. I told him everything about the child. Actually, I constantly informed him about the kid’s intelligence and welfare, most of the time I seemed complaining, Blue helped me to raise the boy, it was a difficult time of my life and happy simultaneously. Aside from Blue, I got in touched with Pink, she taught me how to nurse the baby, and because of her regular visit to my apartment Blue never fails to tease me about her, and advised me this, “Raising a child isn’t easy, you need someone to help you around. You’re not getting any younger, why don’t you give it a try? You know Pink well as much as she knows every dark side of yours. There’s no need to explain and pretend.” He acted like a match-maker. I started to study my feelings and realized that I’m not interested. I am seeing her as my sister, nothing more, nothing less.

 “You don’t have to remind me repeatedly, Father. That was his fault he kept on messing with me.” He said proudly. I shook my head and heaved a deep sigh.

“I know you’re happy seeing my teacher again.” He followed-up teasingly, how did he learn about the tease? He’s just a toddler, I looked at our TV, there’s a great danger with this domestic device, I forgot to filter TV’s channel, he learned so fast to those programs he watched when I’m not around! On the contrary, he has a point there his’ grade 3 teacher is quite pretty stunning, though she tries hard to hide it. The last time I talked to her, all I can say was “ok”, “yes”, and “sorry”. Once she opened her mouth, felt like I didn’t want her to stop, nor bother to interrupt her. She looks very classic, wearing conservative uniform and thick rimmed glasses, but I can see through the beautiful eyes, she talked very prim and sounds disciplinarian. After that meeting, I sent my boy to school, but unlike before that, I settled him at the front of school’s gate, now, I am sending him near to his classroom, to have a glance to that prim teacher. Unfortunately, Light is so intelligent that he noticed my sudden changed of action and told me that I have a crush on his teacher and I was caught off-guarded, dumbstruck! Silly boy! I almost poked him.

A year ago I was totally convinced to changed my life, I had enough funds to save us from possible hunger, been so lucky since Light came to my life, whenever I go to Casino, I gathered, gained, and won a lot of money, real estates,  investments, trust funds, and bonds. I decided to invest in some small ventures some are food stalls put up by Blue, some are jewelry stores, grocery chains… I became well-off by the helped of my “dirty hands”, so it’s been a year when I did stop killing for us  to survive, and now I’ve got a bad realization that Light will eventually find it out that his “father” isn’t a decent guy, but rather a loathsome man. The thought that he’ll hate me makes me shiver. I managed to change our house, our names, the boy name, and credentials, almost all were forged. That’s how connection did useful things for those who want some change, in the name of money.

I went to Light’s school the next day, and face to face with his nice-looking teacher,

“Mr. Villegas, Good morning. How are you?” she said politely.

“Good morning Teacher, better than yesterday, how are you? How’s my boy in the class?” I responded promptly. I was amazed I was able to answer her that instantly.

“He’s noticeably exceptional. I need to refresh my knowledge every day to cope with his inquisition.” She said without blinking her eyes, she really looked serious and firm.

“He told me that you want to inform me about something…” I said, almost hanging.

“Yes, there is. We will be having an event two weeks from now, this month is our food nutrition month, I would like to ask you if you could allow Light to join to this event, he’ll be playing a role for a simple theatrical play.” She explained.

“Really? That would be great, for me, I have no objection and I’m so pleased you consider my boy, but I’m thinking if he likes to join, I think it’s better for you to ask my child directly and if he agrees, I will support in all possible way.” I said, feeling so proud. Wow, is this how it feels to be a father. So many surprising foreign feeling, I’m not used to this but trying to adapt one by one.

“Thank you, Mr. Villegas, I will ask him after class. That’s it, Sir, I have to go now as I have another class to attend. I truly appreciate that you came over, good bye Mr. Villegas.” She offered her palm for me to shake, oh no! She’ll notice that my hands were already trembling. I decided to accept it and shook hands with her. Heavens! so soft.

“Thank you, Teacher, the pleasure is always mine, hope to see you again and bye,” I said. What? Did I say that? Where did I get the courage for those words?

Before she leaves, she turned around to face me again and said “It’s Miss Erthal.” then left me staring at her back.

She’s still a Miss…great!

to be continued...

Attention to all grammar, punctuation, script, reader geeks, I would like to invite you all to criticize, review and filter this story of mine so I can polish it and learn from a different point of views. I consider that a huge help to enhance this new hobby of mine. Please help me out, guys.  

Another thing, can somebody help me to choose who will suit best as Ms. Erthal...

THANK YOU!!!!

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