In This Lifetime

Exams week really brought exhaustion and strain. Those straight 5 days that have passed was literally hell! Even if our subjects are evenly distributed for that scheduled week, some of our subjects never brought justice to its exam coverage which really made us burn midnight oils just so we can study all the topics that's included.

"It's fucking all done!" Pluem remarked as we now walk out from the room which our last exam for Prelims was recently concluded.

"We really deserve a break now." Pie heavily sighed.

I was thankful Bright always kept on checking me for the past few days because if not, I'll go crazy! He was always kept on reminding me to take a break so I wouldn't strain myself from studying.

Actually, he's just taking 2 subjects now together with his thesis. Which means he only just had 2 exams this week. I could say that's feels very light as a graduating student.

"I'll go home now. See you next week!" Adrian exclaimed as we headed straight to our department's parking lot. It's still 5 in the afternoon and we usually go somewhere every time exams week ends but today, we just chose to go home and ease our minds.

"Will you go to your family house tomorrow Win?" Pie asked and I almost stuttered.

"Y-yeah, on Sunday. Why'd you ask?"

"Hmm nothing. I just thought you'll spend your weekends there." Pie shrugged it off as she winked at me. "Bye Win!"

"Bye! Take care." I breathily said as I now go inside my car. Actually I was really planning to go home to see mom and dad tomorrow but since Bright needs me, I'll be there beside him. I just want to make his mind be at ease, that's all.

The moment I got into my unit, I immediately requested a facetime with my mom. I was surprised she answered quickly, which I thought maybe they're at home right now.

"Hey mom!" I remarked happily as I see her face on the screen. But my eyes immediately twitched as I see her in a building that looks like a hospital. "Where are you mom?"

"Hello honey. We're here for your dad's check up." She said and I can sense her tired voice.

"What happened to dad?"

"He's having migraines lately, sweetie. I was always reminding him to have a check up, but we only had time for today." Mom paused as she pans the camera to dad's. He's now smiling at me like he always do and it really made me feel worried.

"Dad how are you?"

"I'm fine my son, just a bit tired." My dad chuckled. "How's your exams? Did it go well?"

"Yes dad. But it was exhausting." I panted. "You need to go rest now mom and dad. Please?"

"Yes, sweetie we're going home now." Mom assured me with a smile as I see that they are already walking towards somewhere which I guess a parking lot. "Please look after your health too, okay?"

"I will mom. By the way, I'll go home on Sunday. See you!" I happily told her as she lets out a soft chuckle.

"Alright, honey. See you!"

To be honest, I'm really getting worried about dad's health. He's becoming weaker each time I see him. I just really hope he's okay now. I hope they're getting the rest they really deserve even if they are too busy for work.