Iām a toddler
Iām eighteen years old, an adult but not quite. They told me that being at this age comes with privileges and responsibilities. That my action can affect me more than it could years back. But I still couldnāt make decisions for myself without consulting my mom or my sister about it. Iām okay with it. It still it gave me a sense of freedom. A choice. A room to think and not just follow everything Iām told to do because I do have my beliefs and things I fight for now.Ā
It wasnāt that much of a problem until I fell in love with someone older than me. I felt it. Itās real. Like Iām seeing the real world in the eyes of someone who have experience things I have yet to do. And he treats me like an adult. Iām allowed to make my own decisions and to say things that could have earned judging stares from my family. And at that moment, I decided. I wanted to be with him for the rest of my life and live in the most mundane way as possible. Thatās just wishful thinking, right?
You see, I have my flaws. I know that. But I am really tired of people telling me that I am too young to understand things. That Iām still playing childish games that I turned away from the moment I wanted to grow old with you. That Iām not ready for a mature relationship just because of that stupid mistake that I did. I didnāt even got the chance to redeem myself. You keep forgetting that I still have a room for improvement. Am I not allowed to grow up with you? I may not have that much experience butĀ I can understand. Which is the only thing Iām proud to say that I can do best. I understand how busy you are and how unavailable youāve become and you never heard me complain about it. I never I asked for much and all I ever wanted was for you to come to me when you can. How did I become so childish to you? What did I ever do to you? When all I do is say yes to the things you told me and be happy with what you give to me?














