Coming Clean

Microfiction

Artwork by Johannes Ramoyan

Truth is, it was nothing serious. Really. Perhaps? But I was a fool and a coward.

I was so focused on being the good son, who’ll someday carry the name of my prestigious bloodline. But secrets can only burden one for so long. So this time, before I start pursuing my dreams, I’ll come clean.

“Congratulations to all of us! But before I proceed any further, let me confess something. Ma, sorry po. Ako po talaga ‘yung gumagamit at nagtatakas ng lipstick at bestida n’yo noon, hindi si Andeng. Andeng, sorry kung feeling mo kailangan mo laging pagtakpan si Kuya. Ma, Pa, sorry po talaga.”

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