father's day

last sunday was father's day and after we greeted the dads in our household (my dad and my younger brother), i was surprised with one of the best compliments i ever had in my life...

my mom said i, the older brother who is still single and still enjoying being a bachelor, was very much like a father also in the house because of the responsibilities i took on with the family without even being asked for it.

my mom and my youngest brother then greeted me "happy father's day (kuya) jon!"

it was heartwarming... a moment i will always treasure. father's day, after all, can also be for non-fathers like me.