Chapter 12: Yes
Sunny's POV
Skipping a class is not my thing but I guess I need to do it just this once. I can't let Parker to carry all the heaviness life was giving him right now. I'm here to help him and we'll get this through. I'm not leaving the clever guy during his darkest days. Not a single chance.
I found him in the rooftop of the Engineering department. He was resting his back against the high concrete railings, both hands were cupping his face and the messy hair of him made me feel the doom he was going through.
I carefully made my way toward him. I was surprised that he didn't even bother to look at me. I sighed and sat beside his spot.
"Hey," I uttered.
"You should attend your class, Sunny. I don't want to be the reason of your failing grades." He mumbled without looking at me.
I faked a laugh, "This is my first time that I actually skipped a class and I did this on purpose though. I'm not letting you be all alone this ti
When I was a child, I adore the man my mother loves the most. As the youngest son, I promised myself to be as successful as him. I did everything to make him proud. I did everything to satisfy my dad.I thought I am doing great not until I found out who I am. A gay.Well, not that gay who wears dresses and girly things. I'm just a plain Asian guy who was yearning for a father's love, for freedom, for acceptance. He hates me for being me. I just want to come back of my closet, close it and begin again. Only if it's possible.The castle I build was now destroyed by big waves. How can I build another castle if my father is dragging me into the water? I can't breathe.I was about to accept my fate when I met him. Finally, someone who can understand me. Someone who's also in the same shoes as mine.He's the one who pulled me out of the closet and thought me to love myself. He's the one who made me realize that life is not that cruel. He makes me smile,
Sunny's POVIts Sunday morning and our family decided to go to the mall. Mom and dad were walking in our front. Simon, my older brother, was walking beside me, we were following their pace.He was three years older than my age and I'm 22. He graduated college as an airforce and was assigned in the office than the field, like what he wanted it to be. He said he rather sit on a chair all day long than defending for his life. At least my brother was playing safe. That's good.A moment like this is so rare to happen. Simon is usually not home because of his work as an airforce. He comes and visits once in a while just like dad. They were both busy so we just nurtured the time together and hang out.I smiled.I know mom was so happy and I'm glad she's smiling. Well, she used to cry every night every time Dad is away. Dad was an army. Unlike my brother, Dad chose to be in the field. He likes to battle between life and
Sunny's POVMy first class will start at 10 AM. I went to school this early just to go to the library and fill my brain with so much knowledge I can take. Well, it was just 8 in the morning and I know, staying in the house with dad is not easy. I am somehow scared of him, okay. His presence intimidates me. I just couldn't stand on his military's aura that's why.Since it's too early. I just bought a coffee outside the campus and planned to drink this before entering the library. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the campus library though.Students from different levels and courses were scattered everywhere. I am just walking in the pathway, joining the other's trail until the tragedy happened.An idiot just dived into me. The force made the two of us fell hard on the floor. I was underneath him and I must say his weight is not easy to endure. He's too heavy!Maybe I'm a bit lucky for having a not-to
Sunny's POV That guy Parker somehow made me feel good. Talking to him made me forget my brother's problem with my dad. I hope everything would be back to normal. Home is not home without Simon. Mom would miss him so much. I sighed as stepped my foot on the front yard. It is 6:30 in the evening. They might be worried about me especially mom. As I went inside the house, I saw mom in the kitchen. I hugged her and kissed her cheek. She has swollen eyes from too much crying. I felt bad for mom. She was the one suffering here. Why does my dad have a stone of heart? "Where is dad?" I asked her. "Upstairs. In our room. Why?" Mom asked. I rested my back on the kitchen counter and looked at her. "What if I tell him that I'm gay, mom? I think this is the right time to tell him." "No. Not this time, honey. I don't want you to leave too. Please!" She pleaded with me and set aside the ch
Sunny's POVWe met Simon at the town plaza and he was with his partner Tanner.He hugged me and mom upon seeing us. I could see the sadness in his eyes while looking at me."Your nose bled, Sunny. I could see the trace in it." He said and I saw how his fist balled in anger. "Did father hurt you? Tell me?"I just threw my sight away as I remembered how dad raised his hand just to hit my cheek by telling him that I am gay."He loathed gay, Simon." I just uttered and looked him back.A small smile bloomed out of his lips. "It's fine. Gay people don't like him as well so it was fair."I smiled when he tapped my shoulder. "Let's go to our apartment. The dinner I prepared would get cold."I nodded.We rode the red car that Tanner owned and went to their place to stay until everything went back to normal.The ride lasted for about 30 minutes or so. Good thing, the apartment they renting is
Sunny's POVI woke up early and prepared for school. I heard the horn outside the house so it means Parker was already outside."Gotta go, mom," I told mom and kissed her cheek."Take care, honey." Mom said so I smiled.When I got out of the apartment, I saw Parker smiling at me."Good morning. Where's Cassandra?" I asked her when I noticed that Cassandra is not with him."Her class will start at 10. Good thing our class has the same time today. I forgot to ask you your time yesterday since we have different courses. My fault," He paused then chuckled. "Hop in. We should go."I nodded and went inside the shotgun seat with him. He started to drive away."Is this yours?" I asked him. He looked at me confusingly. "I mean, the car.""Yup. Dad gifted me this when I turned 21." He replied."I see. Tell me what is your age is?""I'm 23." He said, eyes on the road."Same," I ut
Sunny's POV I'm glad that they invited me to dinner. Cassandra is here with us and she was sitting right next to Parker. I am beside Auntie Francia while Uncle Mark was sitting on the right part of the table. We all prayed and thanked God for the plenty of food today. "Let's eat." Uncle Mark uttered after praying. Parker was sitting right in front of me. I was surprised when he put a scoop of rice on my plate. "Try my mom's caldereta. You'll like it." He said and put some on my plate. "T-thanks," I said when I felt Cassandra stare at me. My bad. Why he's so hands-on with me? I can manage though. "It's been a while since Parker brought a friend here. I'm so happy to meet you, Sunny." Parker's mom broke the silence. "I am close to thinking that my son is an introvert. I'm glad you came." She added. "I was betrayed before and left on air that's why I'm afraid of making friends once a
Sunny's POV We walked side by side. No one dares to speak. My mind was flying and differents thoughts crossing inside my head. One of them is Parker. I just met him and yet there was something I couldn't understand. It was something weird and I'm afraid to misinterpret his sweetness. I hate it but I am nearly falling for this guy. He's handsome and a very nice guy. This is not good. It's getting out of control and I'm not liking it. "Let's get inside. I'll introduce you to my mom, my brother, and his partner." I said the moment we reached the apartment we were staying in. I held Parker's hand and led the way. I just let go of him when we entered inside. As I expected, I saw all of them on the sofa while watching the television. Mom was so surprised that she even stood up and strode towards my spot. "What happened? What's with the bruises and who is this guy?" Mom asked as she reached me. "We got into trouble. So