There is this old manong (redundant? hehe) tricycle driver here in our village na I always ride on his tricycle tuwing palabas ako. Ilang times ko na din siya nasasakyan everytime I go outside. The last time was early this morning then yesterday din. And you know what he's always asking me? "May dala ka bang payong?" Same question everytime I ride on his tricycle. Minsan minumukaan niya pa ko bago magtanong. Tas pag tinitigan niya ko, I already know what's next. Then I'll answer him, "Meron po, nasa bag ko." "Aah, buti naman. Sige."
I can still remember nung unang tinanong niya ko about it. I don't think that's the first time I ride on his tricycle, but it's the first time he asked me about my umbrella. And not only my umbrella, but some realizations for me, I guess.
Manong Driver:"May payong ka ba, ne?" (Because it's raining that time)
Me:"Meron po, nasa bag."
Manong Driver:"San ka nagtatrabaho?"
Me:"Nag-aaral pa lang po ako."
Manong Driver:"Anong course mo?"
Me:"Masscomm po."
Manong Driver:"San ka nag-aaral?"
Me:"PCU po."
Manong Driver:"Ah. Magtapos ka ah. Wag ka muna mag-asawa. Pag nag-asawa ka agad, sasabunutan kita."
Me:"Opo. Hehe."
Yup, he said that. And I will not forgot what he had said to me that day. That made me realize that I really need to finish my study because there people who look up to me and they want to see me successful. Not only manong driver but also my family.
And Manong Driver always asking me if I have an umbrella everytime I'm his passenger whether it's raining or not, and still I don't know why. But good thing I always bring my umbrella in my bag. Hehee! And don't worry manong driver, I will not get married until I reach 28. And of course until I didn't find the man that I will spend my life with. Haha! I promise to look for you when I finally finish my studies and have a good job. Thanks for reminding me! :)
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