Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

** Leon’s POV**

I was really ecstatic about what happened yesterday. I cannot place my happiness, as if I am on cloud nine. I got to get the girl I was dreaming of since the time of the incident. I can only thank GOD for staging the incident to meet the girl of my dreams.

I am more than inspired to practice with the team and study at the same time, because she is always near me and we get to see each other while in school. I was able to take her home in the suburban area and got to meet her mother who is always welcoming. Though my girl introduced me as her boyfriend, she requested her mother not to mention this to her father. She told me that she is quite open to his father and she doesn’t want her father to get a different idea of her getting a boyfriend. Though it is not the end of her studies, I know parents want their children to get a good future and career after graduating college. Me too. I wanted to give my future family the best in life I could offer. I really need to graduate. It is good enough that my girl is good enough to balance studies and our relationship. Although I wish we could tell his father our relationship so that we could openly show what we really feel for each other. I just hope that day will come, with GOD’s permission and guidance.

Every day in school is just like a paradise to me. I could see my girl and we have lunch together, and I could take her home if she leaves early at school. She’s also understanding whenever we have a practice that I cannot take her home. We seldom go on a date because of the pressure on practice and studies. She was not a demanding girlfriend, but always understood. She is always happy that we can have our precious time together at school. She understands me better. The most precious part of our relationship is that I could kiss and hug her. Who would not want to kiss and hug his girlfriend? It was more than enough to rejuvenate me physically and emotionally. She’s beautiful and smart. My teammates were envious of me because they knew that there were other guys who wanted to hit on my girl at school. But then she simply ignored them all. She was not that popular at school, though she was well known to her department because she’s not only intelligent but also with beauty. Even for the University as a whole. But she prepared to be simple and not prey to other’s eyes. Her department only had three girl enrollees and all men, and all the three were scholars including her. One of which was state scholars and the two of them were University scholars, where she was one. These girls were her friends and I already met them during lunch time and they are also fun to be with. My teammates were hitting on the two girls. I just hope they will succeed. I can only say that I am more than lucky to have my girl. I was praying that life could always be like this.

** Lisa’s POV**

Since the time me and Leon got into a relationship, I am always at a bliss. I become more inspired with my studies. The only thing that bothers me is that my father is still in the dark with my new relationship. I just don’t know how to open up to him. Will he understand me or will he get angry? I just can’t get all the courage I needed to tell him about me and Leon. I can’t take the risk of telling me to stop my relationship with Leon. It would be devastating for both of us if that would happen. I just hope he has an open mind to listen and understand us. I don’t want to lose my father’s trust in me. I am now in a dilemma.

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It has been a month since I and Leon were in a relationship. I have this guilt feeling that I should be telling this to my father. I don’t want to hold it anymore. I told Leon that I would be telling my father our relationship. I talked to Leon about my plan, hoping to get some idea on the matter.

“When do you plan to tell him about us?” He asked me.

“Maybe tonight after my class in the evening. I was having a second thought about this. Whatever the outcome, I wanted us to remain together. Do you agree with me?” I told him.

“There is nothing in this world that I wanted to be with but with you. Whatever happens, we will stick together. We did nothing wrong and we won’t go wrong. I just hope he will see this in a different perspective.” He encourages me.

“I just hope so.” I answered back.

After a while my class was finally over and we were heading to his car to take me home to my father’s house. But before we drove off, he was telling me something.

“I will send you to your father’s home but I won’t be entering the house. I will be leaving as soon as you enter the house. But still be careful. I don’t trust your brother-in-law after you tell me what he acted whenever you are there. Just stay in your room if your father is not yet around.” He warned.

“Yes, I will and thank you.” I answered.

He dropped me off from the gate, but before I got out of his car, he gripped my wrist.

“Just be careful. I will see you tomorrow, ok? I love you.” Then he kissed me and drove off.

I entered the house, good thing that my father was already there and having his dinner. He invited me to have dinner with him. I obliged because I am already starving. After clearing the table and washing all the dishes, we went to the living room to watch some TV program. My hands are sweating and I keep on twisting my fingers. My father can see my reactions and he knows me well enough to know that I am nervous to tell something to him. He looked at me with an observant eye.

“Do you have something to tell me?” He questioned. I could not say a word at first because I didn’t know how to start. He stared at me intently. My eyes started to watered in fear. Then he suddenly walked to me and sat by my side and embraced my shoulder.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“Just tell me, I won’t get angry or scold you. I will listen.” He told me.

“Promise?” I asked for assurance.

“Promise.” He assured me.

“Fa…Father, I already had a boyfriend.” I told him my head bowed and looked at my fingers which I kept on twisting. I am waiting for his answer and I am preparing myself for any eventualities that may fall on me. I didn’t hear his answer or comment. He is still not talking. I look at him with tears in my eyes, like I want to plead for him to understand. He embraced me and stroked my hair.

“Who is this guy? Is he good to you? Is he from your school?” With a chain of questions from him.

“Yes father, he is also from my school. He is always good to me. And you met him at the infirmary when I had this incident. He was the captain of the Varsity team.” I answered.

“I see. I wanted to meet and talk to him. Can you take him tomorrow? It is my free time tomorrow.” He ordered.

“Yes Father, but don’t scare him please.” I plead.

“It all depends on how he answers.” He replied.

“Father!” I protested.

“Ok, stop crying. I just don’t want to see you crying, it hurts me more seeing you crying.” He embraces me.

I couldn’t say more. It was good enough that he wanted to talk to Leon. I am hoping that it will turn out good. I left him in the living room watching TV and went to my room. As I was going up the stairs, I saw my brother-in-law standing at the end of the stairs and staring at me. I froze at the bottom of the stairs not knowing what to do. I quickened my step going to my room to evade him, suddenly he grabbed my arm in anger.

“You already had a boyfriend?” He angrily asked me.

“That is none of your business! And who are you to question me?” I answered him mockingly.

I shoved my arm to release from his hold. He let go of my arm but he continued his killing stare. I almost ran from him to reach my room. I locked my door after I entered my room. It was a scary experience whenever I encountered him. I didn’t want to talk to him nor wanted to see him at my father’s house. He is the scariest person I always avoided to see. I never told this to my father for fear that it would create a misunderstanding in the family. As much as I can avoid him, I would do it. Anyway, I would not be staying in this house forever. After I finish my studies, I won’t be going to this house.