A story about a mother named Ruth who has just finished taking the Bar examinations. The narrative follows her return home to her seven-year-old son Eigannel, who has been waiting alone. It explores the sacrifices she made during her exam preparation and the emotional moment of reunion with her child.
This is a short story about a mother named Ruth who has just finished taking the Bar examinations. The narrative follows her emotional return home to her seven-year-old son Eigannel, who has been waiting alone. It explores the sacrifices and struggles she endured during months of exam preparation.
The story opens with Ruth leaving the examination room after completing the Bar. She reflects on the weight of sleepless nights, thick reviewers, memorized provisions, and whispered prayers. Her phone vibrates with a message from her mother saying Eigannel is alone and asking her to come home quickly.
Ruth arrives to find the house unusually quiet. She discovers her son Eigannel asleep under his blanket, alone. When he wakes, he asks if she is now his "Atty. Mama." Their conversation reveals the loneliness he has felt while she was away studying.
The narrative then shifts to describe Ruth's daily routine before the exams. She would wake early to prepare Eigannel's lunch and iron his uniform, but could never take him to school because the Bar examinations consumed her life. She promised herself that after the Bar, she would have time for him.
The story ends with Ruth waking up for the first time in months without a reviewer beside her. No codal, no case digests, no flashcards, no practice questions. Just her son.