Mt. BatuLove (HeyJude)
Mt. Batulao
Jude Marck S. Bagsao
Characters: Settings:
Sandra Tom Chowking Edsa-Taft
Mitch Nikk Nasugbu, Batangas
Moja Jot Evercrest
Irene Pam Mt. Batulao
Summit of Mt. Batulao
No.1 GOLDEN RULE when you’re in a Mountain so nobody gets hurt. Follow and you’ll be safe.
"LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS, TAKE NOTHING BUT PICTURES & KILL NOTHING BUT TIME"
One destination. One goal. One group of friends. Non stop pick up lines. A perfect weather for never ending laughter. This is a story about the taste of the summit, a Mt. Batulao experience.
October 24, 2011 was the date when the journey of love and friendship started. This is the day to accomplish the mission to assault the summit of Mt. Batulao in Nasugbu, Batangas. Chowking (Edsa-Taft) is the meeting place of a group of people who loves to travel and to climb mountains and they called themselves as Brgy. Tibay. Actually some of the members are first time climber, Nikk is a semi-professional mountain climber he’s the only one who has more experience in hiking, he’s just now starting to climb major mountains. Their group really likes to climb and hike a mountain so they decided to form a group that will assault the summit of any mountain they love to hike. They are very adventurous group.
Around nine in the morning, Nikk was the first who came into the meeting place. Nikk sent a group message to his colleagues asking “Where are you guys? I am already here at Chowking”. He’s been waiting for almost 30 minutes until Moja and Jot came in at the meeting place. They are still waiting for others to come in. Tom arrived at almost 10am and next to him is Sandra who came from a long ride from Caloocan. Sandra is the reason why this adventure made possible. She is the mastermind of this exciting adventure. After an hour of waiting for those who are late, finally Mitch, Irene and his boyfriend Pam came in. Their journey starts as they walk through the bus terminal and waiting for the bus that trip to Nasugbu, Batangas. While waiting for the bus, Tom and Mitch went to Jollibee and bought eight pieces of YUM burger. Mitch asks Tom “Do we have enough water?”, “Yes” said Tom “Nikk brought 6 liters of water, I have 3 liters and Jot got 1 liter, I think that’s enough for all of us, but if you still want to buy more water that will be good”. Mitch bought a liter of mineral water at 711. Irene and Pam came in too at 711 they were looking for finger foods (pulutan). “Let’s buy more liquor” Mitch said. “Me and Nikk brought some liquor” Tom said. “Okay I’ll add GSM Blue and packs of orange juice” Mitch said. “Okay let’s go” Sandra said, as their bus arrived. Around 11am when they left the terminal, everybody was excited.
While riding on a bus going to Nasugbu, Batangas everybody eats their lunch. Everybody’s eating, laughing, and enjoying inside the bus. After they ate, it’s sleeping time. Almost two hours of bus ride before they got into the starting point. Everybody’s preparing, warm up, and change their clothes as they are too excited to reach the summit of Mt. Batulao. And they now officially start their journey as they start walking and walking. They need to pass the barrio of Kalyawan to officially start the trail. “Are we there yet?” Tom joked and everybody’s laughed as they start joking around while walking. The trek takes them into the barrio road which narrows after a couple of kilometers into a path surrounded by grasses. It’s best to bring water and snacks since it takes about 2 hours to get to the foot of Mt. Batulao. This is also because they stop often for photo opportunities. The path is a narrow pathway that meanders up and down hills moving closer to Camp. They are now reaching the first peak. First peak, first stop. Everybody takes rest for awhile as they’re viewing the summit of Mt. Batulao. As they continue walking, a lot of ups and downs along their way. “Wait, let’s take a rest for a while” Moja said. They are walking for almost an hour and Moja is getting weary, Moja looks fatty that’s why she is too fast to get exhausted. While they are resting, a couple of children came to them and asked them if they want to help them to get reached up to the summit. These children were working at their young age just to have money to go to school. “Ate, Kuya hatid na namin kayo, wampipti lang po” they keep asking the group if they want or need help, but unfortunately they refused the offer of the children instead they gave the children some foods like candy and chocolate. “Let’s go” Nikk said, after resting about 10 minutes, they continue walking again going to peak number two. Stop again at second peak. “Told you guys, there’s Mountain Dew here on the mountain and Halo-halo” Nikk stated. Everyone’s thirsty and each of them get one bottle of mountain dew. “Whoah, this bottle is refreshing” Pam said. “It’s still cold and refreshing even though it’s on the mountain” Mitch said. “Hahaha” everybody’s laughing. Just drinking one bottle of Mountain Dew they regain their energy. As they walk they passed already third and fourth peak. At the fourth peak, there is a part of the trail that you need to slide. Moja, Irene, and Sandra enjoyed this part. Peak number five, there’s a cottage, perfect place to rest after a long walk. Also at peak number there’s another store of Mountain Dew and Halo-halo. Five more peaks they need to pass just to reach the summit. Peak number six. Irene keeps on capturing their precious moment while walking on the mountain. Mitch and Sandra also take photos. “Group picture” Irene said. “Smile” told by Sandra. Peak number seven, they are walking almost two hours, they started to walk at around three in the afternoon. The next peak, number eight, that’s the camp where they can stay and build their tents. As they reached the eighth peak, again they stopped. They think if they still want to continue walking or stay at eighth peak and build their tents. Nikk and Tom have a conversation about this matter. “What would be our decision Tom?” Asked by Nikk. “Let’s assault the summit” Tom said. And the decision is final. They keep on walking and attempted to assault the summit. Entering peak number nine, this is the part where the trail is too hard or easy to say that this is the critical point. Critical point because at this peak they need to face the wall as they need to surpass the trail of peak ninth. “Yes, we are now at the tenth peak” Tom said. They reached now the 10th peak. “Last peak that would be the summit” Nikk said.
It was already sunset when they reached the summit of Mt. Batulao. While they are enjoying the breathtaking 360˚ view of the summit and feeling the fresh air from the top of the mountain, it is the time now to fix and assemble their tents. This is the hard part of their journey aside from the critical point that they surpassed, this also critical for them. Fixing and assembling tents on the summit while the wind is too strong and cold is very a big problem.
The sun is starting to fade and the place begins to dark. Their flashlights are the only source of their lights. It is very challenging for them to assemble their tents in this kind of situation. While the night is beginning to start, they still need to assemble their three tents. Jot, Pam, Nikk, and Tom helps one another to assemble Nikk’s tent. The calvary of the group starts when they cannot assemble the tent of Sandra. It almost 8pm when they finally finished assembling their tents, unfortunately they didn’t fix and assemble the tent of Sandra because it yielded. They just made Sandra’s tent as a storage room. After hours of fixing their tents, they are all hungry and ready to eat. “It’s too cold” Moja said. “The cold reaches up to the bone” Jot stated. Coldness is another problem of the group, as Brgy. Tibay, they need to be strong.
Passed eight in the evening when they totally prepared their supper. Everyone is hungry and can’t wait to eat. Sandra leads the prayer before they start to eat. After thanking and praying, they started to eat. “Let’s eat” Tom said. After eating they are now preparing to drink liquor, it’s a perfect time to drink liquor because of the weather that is too cold. Brgy. Tibay in drinking session. Sound trip. Laugh trip. Storytelling. Sharing feelings. These are what they are doing the entire night at the summit. Around twelve in the midnight, Moja and Mitch fall asleep same as Irene and Pam. Nikk, Jot, Tom and Sandra were left drinking. Taking pictures, laughing, sound tripping and still drinking. “I’ll take a nap” Nikk said. Then Jot also followed Nikk to take a nap. Only Sandra and Tom left drinking outside the tent. One-on-one drinking marathon. Sandra puts her head on the shoulder of Tom. They’re just talking and talking. There are not totally drunk. All of a sudden, Sandra starts to kiss Tom on his lips. Tom was shocked of what is happening. Sandra and Tom are a long time friend they’re very close to each other. Tom has a feeling to Sandra, but he keeps on hiding it. Without knowing Sandra start to fall in love to Tom, that’s why she kissed Tom on his lips.
With the influence of liquor, both of them, Sandra and Tom start to make love to each other despite of the coldness of their surroundings. They keep on kissing to each other. Tom still can’t believe of what’s happening. “It’s like a fantasy” Tom said. “I thought it only happens on romantic movies and fantasy” Tom’s added. Tom really can’t believe in what they are doing. “Don’t you ever think that it’s going to be happened?” Sandra asked Tom. “I never think it’s going to be happened like this”. Sandra kissed Tom. Tom hugged tight on Sandra while kissing her. As their kissing on each other, they lie down and look to the stars. “It’s like a fairy tale” Tom said. Tom thinks that scene is only happening only in the movies, but he was wrong, it can and possibly happen in real life. “Look, there’s a shooting star” Tom said. “Make a wish” said Sandra. “I don’t need to, because I already have it” Tom said. “Why?” Asked Sandra. “Because I already have her beside me, and that’s you Sandra” Tom stated. “My wish has been granted and I am very thankful that I’ve got you here sitting beside me” Tom continues saying sweet words to Sandra. They keep on kissing, “I love you Sandra” Tom said, “I love you too” Sandra answered. They keep on kissing and hugging in the middle of coldness. While lying, Sandra and Tom sharing thoughts with each other. As their surroundings very quiet and calm they keep on making love. The coldness didn’t stop the hot and warm love of the two of them. It feels like while they are kissing, there’s a flame around them that keep them warm. Looks like nobody can’t stop the love affair of both of them. Holding hands, hugging, kissing, and caressing to each other are the usual activities of lovers. That night, that particular day starts the love story of Sandra and Tom. The destiny puts them together. Their fate brought them and made them love each other. “I love you so much Sandra” Tom said. “I love you too Tom” Sandra answered back.
Sandra
As we close our eyes
Touch our lips
Our memories, reminisce
Your spirit remains no silence
Your spirit remains in my heart so deep
Our kiss that touch the sky
And brought us in the land so high
You're the missing piece that I want to find
And put into my garden of memories
Probably the day and night to be with you
Is my longest and happiest moment that I will treasure
No magic words, no tricks
It started with a kiss
As we kiss
And the weather's getting colder
It doesn't matter as we hug and kiss smoother
Thanks to the Supreme Higher who has the power
This is the perfect moment to say that I love you
Tom shared a poem to Sandra. He dedicated it to her. He made it while they are in the middle of sharing love with each other. He is very inspired by that time. That’s the completion of their journey. That’s the story, a love story made it happen at the summit of Mt. Batulao. Friendship and Love, what makes them in common? Destiny brought them together. Love never fails.
END (^_^)
WORKING SO HARD WITHOUT YOU by:Jeremiah Greeta D.Baring
WORKING SO HARD WITHOUT YOU
by:Jeremiah Greeta D.Baring
Characters:
Jamie Stewart
Alvie Foster
Liza Froid
Casper Smith
Settings: Texas
Alvie and Jamie are friends since they were 5 years old, but when they grow up Alvie decided to migrate in Canada and left in Texas alone. When they graduated college Jamie works on a company as general manager. While Alvie is busy going nightclubs and gambling sessions. Alvie go back to Texas to find his friend Jamie. At the airport he met a girl named Liza; Liza was so beautiful and sophisticated. While alvie is tall, dark and handsome they look like a couple.
When they arrived in Texas the two we’re separated, alvie go to the house of Jamie. As he on his way he saw many changes the buildings, malls and even the farms are mobilized. At the house the two friends meet again ,they talk what happen to them when they we’re separated.Alvie is keep sharing his experience while Jamie is quiet, Alvie ask Jamie “ how about you what happen to you here when I was gone ?” “I work so hard to build this house, office and house routine”.
Alvie decided to buy some groceries he accidentally saw liza the one he met in the airport, and he ask her to go out. They go to the mall and Alvie saw Jamie with a boy, he couldn’t look to Jamie because he’s jealous.Jamie goes to the mall with her gay friend Casper to relax and buy some new clothes. Jamie enter the saloon to have some make over for Alvie, when they left the saloon they saw Alvie with a girl and looking at them coming near them. Alvie introduce Liza.
Alvie ask Jamie “who’s with you?” “It’s my boyfriend Casper “Jamie answered, Casper decided to invite Liza and Alvie to eat in the restaurant. Jamie goes to the restroom and cried. Then she left the mall without permission. Since Casper knows that her friend is in pain he pretend that he’s Jamie’s boyfriend. Alvie interrogate Casper very well, after an our Jamie didn’t come so they decided to leave the mall. Alvie look for Jamie in the house but he didn’t see Jamie.
Jamie is still in pain she goes the bar and drink because she’s hurt, Jamie was drunk when she decided to go home, at home Alvie was so nervous because it’s 2 o’clock in the morning and Jamie is not around. Then he heard the sound of Jamie’s car. He notice that Jamie is drunk, he’s mad at Jamie from being late “where have you been? Do you know what time is it? It’s 2 o’clock what took you so long?.” Alvie said with anger
“It’s none of your business” Jamie answered. Why did you drink, what is your problem?”Alvie “don’t you see it is all because of you! I hate this feeling that I fall in love with my best friend ever since” said Jamie while crying after that Alvie was surprise Jamie walk away, Liza’s father call Alvie on the phone “Marry my daughter because on what happen to the two of you” . Alvie punch the door because of disappointment.
Jamie found out the wedding of Alvie and Liza, cried and cried, she always drink liquor. On her way home she lost her break and the car hit the tree, Alvie was awaken by an emergency call it was a nurse telling that Jamie is in the hospital and less chances if she survived.
At the hospital, Alvie was hopeless and afraid that he would lose Jamie, now she realize that he loves Jamie since they we’re children. Liza went to the hospital to see Alvie, Liza said “Are you hiding from me?” Alvie answered “Liza listen to me I don’t loved you what happen to us is wrong it’s just a lust, sorry I won’t marry you.” Liza slaps Alvie. Alvie took care of Jamie from being comatose, He always prays for the recovery of Jamie.
Until one day Jamie woke up, Alvie was so happy, then Jamie said “I work so hard just to let you out of my mind, I kill myself in working just to forget you, but I realize I can’t because in my heart.” “Jamie I realize that I love you that’s the reasons why I came back, I didn’t tell you because I was afraid to lose our friendship, will you marry me?” Alvie said. Jamie rejected Alvie’s proposal, she taught that Alvie is just comforting her.
Jamie go back to the same routine working all the time, she promoted into CEO. She heard that Alvie is in imprisoned so she go to the police station quick, “why are doing this to yourself?” Jamie said “because you reject me I thought you love me?” Alvie answered “I thought your just joking?” “I was serious when I propose to you. They hug each other and Jamie accepts the wedding proposal. During the wedding preparation was their sweetest moment.
On the day of their wedding their entire relative we’re invited, they get married in the biggest church in Texas, Jamie was so Stanly beautiful in her wedding gown. Alvie is so excited to see Jamie. At the altar He couldn’t believed that her bride is so beautiful and alluring while walking the aisle, and alvie is handsome in his coat and tie, everything seems to be perfect, they we’re perfect couple in the perfect setting .
Their reception held in the beach Alvie was so excited for their honeymoon while Jamie is so busy assisting their visitors in the middle of the program Liza came and proclaim that she is 1 month pregnant, Liza is holding a gun and point it to Jamie, Alvie said “How can you be pregnant we just met 2 weeks ago, I don’t loved you my heart belongs to Jamie!” Alvie was shocked when he saw Jamie on the floor bleeding . Alvie rush Jamie in the hospital it needs immediate operation. A week later before they celebrate their honeymoon as time goes by their marriage we’re successful. Liza is in jail because of illegal possession of firearms, his friend Casper found the truth that he’s not a gay Alvie is excited on her first baby and Jamie buy the biggest mall in texas and they live happily ever after together with their very cute baby daughter.
THE END
by:Jeremiah Greeta D.Baring
Characters:
Jamie Stewart
Alvie Foster
Liza Froid
Casper Smith
Settings: Texas
Alvie and Jamie are friends since they were 5 years old, but when they grow up Alvie decided to migrate in Canada and left in Texas alone. When they graduated college Jamie works on a company as general manager. While Alvie is busy going nightclubs and gambling sessions. Alvie go back to Texas to find his friend Jamie. At the airport he met a girl named Liza; Liza was so beautiful and sophisticated. While alvie is tall, dark and handsome they look like a couple.
When they arrived in Texas the two we’re separated, alvie go to the house of Jamie. As he on his way he saw many changes the buildings, malls and even the farms are mobilized. At the house the two friends meet again ,they talk what happen to them when they we’re separated.Alvie is keep sharing his experience while Jamie is quiet, Alvie ask Jamie “ how about you what happen to you here when I was gone ?” “I work so hard to build this house, office and house routine”.
Alvie decided to buy some groceries he accidentally saw liza the one he met in the airport, and he ask her to go out. They go to the mall and Alvie saw Jamie with a boy, he couldn’t look to Jamie because he’s jealous.Jamie goes to the mall with her gay friend Casper to relax and buy some new clothes. Jamie enter the saloon to have some make over for Alvie, when they left the saloon they saw Alvie with a girl and looking at them coming near them. Alvie introduce Liza.
Alvie ask Jamie “who’s with you?” “It’s my boyfriend Casper “Jamie answered, Casper decided to invite Liza and Alvie to eat in the restaurant. Jamie goes to the restroom and cried. Then she left the mall without permission. Since Casper knows that her friend is in pain he pretend that he’s Jamie’s boyfriend. Alvie interrogate Casper very well, after an our Jamie didn’t come so they decided to leave the mall. Alvie look for Jamie in the house but he didn’t see Jamie.
Jamie is still in pain she goes the bar and drink because she’s hurt, Jamie was drunk when she decided to go home, at home Alvie was so nervous because it’s 2 o’clock in the morning and Jamie is not around. Then he heard the sound of Jamie’s car. He notice that Jamie is drunk, he’s mad at Jamie from being late “where have you been? Do you know what time is it? It’s 2 o’clock what took you so long?.” Alvie said with anger
“It’s none of your business” Jamie answered. Why did you drink, what is your problem?”Alvie “don’t you see it is all because of you! I hate this feeling that I fall in love with my best friend ever since” said Jamie while crying after that Alvie was surprise Jamie walk away, Liza’s father call Alvie on the phone “Marry my daughter because on what happen to the two of you” . Alvie punch the door because of disappointment.
Jamie found out the wedding of Alvie and Liza, cried and cried, she always drink liquor. On her way home she lost her break and the car hit the tree, Alvie was awaken by an emergency call it was a nurse telling that Jamie is in the hospital and less chances if she survived.
At the hospital, Alvie was hopeless and afraid that he would lose Jamie, now she realize that he loves Jamie since they we’re children. Liza went to the hospital to see Alvie, Liza said “Are you hiding from me?” Alvie answered “Liza listen to me I don’t loved you what happen to us is wrong it’s just a lust, sorry I won’t marry you.” Liza slaps Alvie. Alvie took care of Jamie from being comatose, He always prays for the recovery of Jamie.
Until one day Jamie woke up, Alvie was so happy, then Jamie said “I work so hard just to let you out of my mind, I kill myself in working just to forget you, but I realize I can’t because in my heart.” “Jamie I realize that I love you that’s the reasons why I came back, I didn’t tell you because I was afraid to lose our friendship, will you marry me?” Alvie said. Jamie rejected Alvie’s proposal, she taught that Alvie is just comforting her.
Jamie go back to the same routine working all the time, she promoted into CEO. She heard that Alvie is in imprisoned so she go to the police station quick, “why are doing this to yourself?” Jamie said “because you reject me I thought you love me?” Alvie answered “I thought your just joking?” “I was serious when I propose to you. They hug each other and Jamie accepts the wedding proposal. During the wedding preparation was their sweetest moment.
On the day of their wedding their entire relative we’re invited, they get married in the biggest church in Texas, Jamie was so Stanly beautiful in her wedding gown. Alvie is so excited to see Jamie. At the altar He couldn’t believed that her bride is so beautiful and alluring while walking the aisle, and alvie is handsome in his coat and tie, everything seems to be perfect, they we’re perfect couple in the perfect setting .
Their reception held in the beach Alvie was so excited for their honeymoon while Jamie is so busy assisting their visitors in the middle of the program Liza came and proclaim that she is 1 month pregnant, Liza is holding a gun and point it to Jamie, Alvie said “How can you be pregnant we just met 2 weeks ago, I don’t loved you my heart belongs to Jamie!” Alvie was shocked when he saw Jamie on the floor bleeding . Alvie rush Jamie in the hospital it needs immediate operation. A week later before they celebrate their honeymoon as time goes by their marriage we’re successful. Liza is in jail because of illegal possession of firearms, his friend Casper found the truth that he’s not a gay Alvie is excited on her first baby and Jamie buy the biggest mall in texas and they live happily ever after together with their very cute baby daughter.
THE END
Dream to Reality by Jamaica E. Collado
Dream to Reality
Jamaica E. Collado
Characters:
Clarisse- a brave, intelligent, pretty, sexy, charm, and ambitious daughter. Came from a poor family, willing to do anything just to have what she wants and use what she has to succeed.
Marlowe- friend of Clarisse who secretly adore her, came from a poor family but handsome and always there to support Clarisse.
Miranda- friend of Clarisse who helped her to achieve her dream.
Aunt Mary- mother of Clarisse, who refused to let her go alone in the city for her dreams.
Mr. Clint- father of Clarisse.
Mr. Kant – the gay owner of the boutique which Clarisse used to worked and give her chance to make her dreams come true.
Settings: St. Claire town and the city
Fifteen years had passed since Clarisse left her parents and the saint Claire town to follow her heart in which to achieve her dreams and goal. Now she will be back! In a moment the trains will rich the town. She is quietly setting, her heart beats so fast while her hands are cold, she is thinking of her childhood friend Marlowe her parents reaction when they see her again. She felt excited and nervous. Since she left her friend and her parents didn’t heard any news about her but she left a letter for them, the only thing they knew was that she left for her dreams and she promised to come back. She slowly closed her eyes and tried to remember the pas especially before she left.
“ mother, I want to go in the city and work there so I can help you and fathers so that I can give you a better life, please mama I beg you to allow me!” she cried
Stop it Clarisse! Aren’t you contented her? We know we’re not reach but your papa and I do our best just to give your needs. Do you know that city is a dangerous place to live? You better stay here sweetheart where you are safe. Your dad and I talked about it already and we both agree about it” her mother explained.“But moms please!”She protested.
Clarisse knew that her parent won’t change their minds anymore so she went to her favorite place, the mango tree near the river. She sat there and cries. Her best friend Marlowe arrived.
“Hey, Clarisse look at this my mother’s employer give this fashion magazine to her, I asked this from my mom to give you, do you like it?”Marlowe said.
“Hey, take a look, why happened to you? A…..are you crying? Who did it to you? Are you hurt? Please tell me I’ll take the revenge for you” [Marlowe was panic]
“Will you please shut up? I don’t want to hear a noise can’t you see?” She shouted.
“I……I’m sorry I am just concerned, if you need to talk I’m here you can say anything.” he said.
Marlowe was very sensitive when it comes to Clarisse because he was not just treating her as a friend, he secretly adores her but because he doesn’t want to destroy their friendship he preferred to keep it. He turns back and takes step to go away but Clarisse called him.
“Please stay. I’m sorry! If I shouted you, thank you for your concern. I’m just upset with what happened a while ago.”
Marlowe felt happy because Clarisse needs his companion, he turned back immediately and seat beside her.
“It’s ok, I understand come on tell me what happened.”
“My parent didn’t allow me to go in the city” she said.
“So you told them about your plan already.
“Yes” she replied.
Marlowe tried to convince Clarisse to stay but she was a kind of girl who would take all odds to do what she wants especially when she was confident that she could makes it. That night Marlowe can’t sleep because he was thinking of Clarisse he knew her very well and she will mean what she said he prayed that the girl would change her mind meanwhile Clarisse is thinking her next step she remembered that that her friend Miranda will soon come back from city where she is working she will ask her in the city anyway their high school graduation will be next week. She slept late that night so she woke up late the Following morning she saw her mom preparing their breakfast. While they were eating,
“Clarisse, you look tired, didn’t you sleep well night?”Her father asked.
“Maybe she wastes her time reading fashion magazine and dreaming that she is also a model.” her mom answered.
“You graduation will be next week, what is your plan after it? Do you continue your studies?”Her father asked.
“Dad, you and mom knew my plan already and……..”.“And you knew our decision Clarisse, I hope we make our self clear.” her mom interrupted.
“Yes mom” Clarisse finished her food and bade goodbye to her parent. While on her way to school she kept on thinking about her plan even during her class, Marlowe just watching her from afar they were classmates since elementary and they were friend since then he knows that classmate is thinking of something and he is hoping that is not about her plan.
The graduation day has come the students of ST. Claire high school were very happy and proud so as the faculty and staff. Marlowe approached her.
“Congratulation Clarisse.” He greeted.
“Oh, thank you my friend same here!”She replied.
“What was your plan after this?”Marlowe asked.
“I will continue my life and lie the way as I like it. What about you?”
“I will continue my studies so that when I graduate work on my own I could marry the girl I ever wanted.
“Oh, thank you my friend same here!” She replied.
“What was your plan after this?” Marlowe asked.
“I will continue my life and live the way asked as I like it. What about you?”
“I will continue studies so that when graduate work on my own I could marry the girl I ever wanted”
“Oh! How sweet! You knew that nice, who ever she is, she is very lucky to have you.”She replied.
Their parent called them both to come home. After a week Miranda comes home so Clarisse talked to her secretly about her plan since the owner needed a staff Miranda gladly agree with her. They agree to leave the town a couple of days. Before she sleep that night she wrote a letter to her friend and parents to explain her action she also promise to come back as soon as she succeed in her journey. The day has come Clarisse left their home her parents were really sad because of it but they prefer to give her chance to prove her anyway they can’t do anything about it their daughter was gone as they doesn’t have the idea where did she go and who was with her .Marlowe knows where did she go but he preferred to keep it secret to her parents. Without her consent Marlowe monitored her action and watched over her from afar. Miranda introduced her to Mr. Kant the gay designer and owner of the boutique who gladly hired her as a receptionist and since she had the quality to become a model Mr. Kant offered her to send her to a school for models where she will be train and educate everything about modeling which she gladly accepted. She worked at day and study at night Mr. Kant really admired her so after she finished her studies she was promoted as a model however Miranda got jealous so she tried to make some failures in Clarisse’s expenses but one worker void it by telling the truth and Clarisse is intelligent enough to defend herself without destroying Miranda’s credibility but Mr. Kant was very mad so she fired Miranda but Clarisse begged him to give her friend another chance which the owner gladly granted. Mr. Kant again offered Clarisse gladly accepted for ten years she was abroad for her studies and training as well she was able to work in a famous company abroad as a fashion designer. She prefer to stay at Mr. Kant’s company so she come back and make her plan on how to return to her parents. She decided to buy a land and built a house for them in their town also .Marlowe knows all these things but he really stopped himself to interferes Clarisse plan so he decided to wait for her dream girl anyway he had graduated also already it took another five long years for Clarisse to make all the thing according to her plan. By now she is ready and so as Marlowe who works in a famous hospital as a doctor.
Her reminiscence was stop after she heard a loud voice it was the operator who announced that they were already inset Claire town. She is wearing a purple dress which shown her beauty. While she is walking, she saw a handsome man wearing a blue long sleeve, the sleeve roller up to elbows and blue jeans the guy is staring at her, he is holding a bouquet of flowers are her favorites. Red roses! She is looking at the guy.
“A familiar face, but it’s impossible!” she declared.
When she was nearer to the gut, he smiled at her, that moment she realized it’s Marlowe, she felt happiness and at the same time she is tense. Marlowe hugged her so tight and says:
“We missed you so much”
Marlowe brought her to their hangout place, the mango tree near the river which is now old. They sat and talk.
“How did you know that I’m coming?” she asked.
“Yes, I know, do you know how and why? First how because I know what happened to you since you left and I know where did you go, second why because I prefer to wait you even though it took you so long because I love you!”He answers. “Really?” she asked.
“Yes Clarisse do you remember the last time we talked? Told you that as soon as I graduated and work on my own ill marry my dream girl, did you know who she is? It’s you.”
Silence occupied the place but then Clarisse accepted Marlowe proposal and they decided to get married as long as she arrange her parent’s needs. She showed up to her parents. After a year they got married Clarisse was so happy. She has everything that she is dreaming before. She was able to help her parents by giving them abundant life and no she will face the new phase of her life as a wife and soon to be a mother to their children. She make it, she made her dream come true.
The end!!!
Jamaica E. Collado
Characters:
Clarisse- a brave, intelligent, pretty, sexy, charm, and ambitious daughter. Came from a poor family, willing to do anything just to have what she wants and use what she has to succeed.
Marlowe- friend of Clarisse who secretly adore her, came from a poor family but handsome and always there to support Clarisse.
Miranda- friend of Clarisse who helped her to achieve her dream.
Aunt Mary- mother of Clarisse, who refused to let her go alone in the city for her dreams.
Mr. Clint- father of Clarisse.
Mr. Kant – the gay owner of the boutique which Clarisse used to worked and give her chance to make her dreams come true.
Settings: St. Claire town and the city
Fifteen years had passed since Clarisse left her parents and the saint Claire town to follow her heart in which to achieve her dreams and goal. Now she will be back! In a moment the trains will rich the town. She is quietly setting, her heart beats so fast while her hands are cold, she is thinking of her childhood friend Marlowe her parents reaction when they see her again. She felt excited and nervous. Since she left her friend and her parents didn’t heard any news about her but she left a letter for them, the only thing they knew was that she left for her dreams and she promised to come back. She slowly closed her eyes and tried to remember the pas especially before she left.
“ mother, I want to go in the city and work there so I can help you and fathers so that I can give you a better life, please mama I beg you to allow me!” she cried
Stop it Clarisse! Aren’t you contented her? We know we’re not reach but your papa and I do our best just to give your needs. Do you know that city is a dangerous place to live? You better stay here sweetheart where you are safe. Your dad and I talked about it already and we both agree about it” her mother explained.“But moms please!”She protested.
Clarisse knew that her parent won’t change their minds anymore so she went to her favorite place, the mango tree near the river. She sat there and cries. Her best friend Marlowe arrived.
“Hey, Clarisse look at this my mother’s employer give this fashion magazine to her, I asked this from my mom to give you, do you like it?”Marlowe said.
“Hey, take a look, why happened to you? A…..are you crying? Who did it to you? Are you hurt? Please tell me I’ll take the revenge for you” [Marlowe was panic]
“Will you please shut up? I don’t want to hear a noise can’t you see?” She shouted.
“I……I’m sorry I am just concerned, if you need to talk I’m here you can say anything.” he said.
Marlowe was very sensitive when it comes to Clarisse because he was not just treating her as a friend, he secretly adores her but because he doesn’t want to destroy their friendship he preferred to keep it. He turns back and takes step to go away but Clarisse called him.
“Please stay. I’m sorry! If I shouted you, thank you for your concern. I’m just upset with what happened a while ago.”
Marlowe felt happy because Clarisse needs his companion, he turned back immediately and seat beside her.
“It’s ok, I understand come on tell me what happened.”
“My parent didn’t allow me to go in the city” she said.
“So you told them about your plan already.
“Yes” she replied.
Marlowe tried to convince Clarisse to stay but she was a kind of girl who would take all odds to do what she wants especially when she was confident that she could makes it. That night Marlowe can’t sleep because he was thinking of Clarisse he knew her very well and she will mean what she said he prayed that the girl would change her mind meanwhile Clarisse is thinking her next step she remembered that that her friend Miranda will soon come back from city where she is working she will ask her in the city anyway their high school graduation will be next week. She slept late that night so she woke up late the Following morning she saw her mom preparing their breakfast. While they were eating,
“Clarisse, you look tired, didn’t you sleep well night?”Her father asked.
“Maybe she wastes her time reading fashion magazine and dreaming that she is also a model.” her mom answered.
“You graduation will be next week, what is your plan after it? Do you continue your studies?”Her father asked.
“Dad, you and mom knew my plan already and……..”.“And you knew our decision Clarisse, I hope we make our self clear.” her mom interrupted.
“Yes mom” Clarisse finished her food and bade goodbye to her parent. While on her way to school she kept on thinking about her plan even during her class, Marlowe just watching her from afar they were classmates since elementary and they were friend since then he knows that classmate is thinking of something and he is hoping that is not about her plan.
The graduation day has come the students of ST. Claire high school were very happy and proud so as the faculty and staff. Marlowe approached her.
“Congratulation Clarisse.” He greeted.
“Oh, thank you my friend same here!”She replied.
“What was your plan after this?”Marlowe asked.
“I will continue my life and lie the way as I like it. What about you?”
“I will continue my studies so that when I graduate work on my own I could marry the girl I ever wanted.
“Oh, thank you my friend same here!” She replied.
“What was your plan after this?” Marlowe asked.
“I will continue my life and live the way asked as I like it. What about you?”
“I will continue studies so that when graduate work on my own I could marry the girl I ever wanted”
“Oh! How sweet! You knew that nice, who ever she is, she is very lucky to have you.”She replied.
Their parent called them both to come home. After a week Miranda comes home so Clarisse talked to her secretly about her plan since the owner needed a staff Miranda gladly agree with her. They agree to leave the town a couple of days. Before she sleep that night she wrote a letter to her friend and parents to explain her action she also promise to come back as soon as she succeed in her journey. The day has come Clarisse left their home her parents were really sad because of it but they prefer to give her chance to prove her anyway they can’t do anything about it their daughter was gone as they doesn’t have the idea where did she go and who was with her .Marlowe knows where did she go but he preferred to keep it secret to her parents. Without her consent Marlowe monitored her action and watched over her from afar. Miranda introduced her to Mr. Kant the gay designer and owner of the boutique who gladly hired her as a receptionist and since she had the quality to become a model Mr. Kant offered her to send her to a school for models where she will be train and educate everything about modeling which she gladly accepted. She worked at day and study at night Mr. Kant really admired her so after she finished her studies she was promoted as a model however Miranda got jealous so she tried to make some failures in Clarisse’s expenses but one worker void it by telling the truth and Clarisse is intelligent enough to defend herself without destroying Miranda’s credibility but Mr. Kant was very mad so she fired Miranda but Clarisse begged him to give her friend another chance which the owner gladly granted. Mr. Kant again offered Clarisse gladly accepted for ten years she was abroad for her studies and training as well she was able to work in a famous company abroad as a fashion designer. She prefer to stay at Mr. Kant’s company so she come back and make her plan on how to return to her parents. She decided to buy a land and built a house for them in their town also .Marlowe knows all these things but he really stopped himself to interferes Clarisse plan so he decided to wait for her dream girl anyway he had graduated also already it took another five long years for Clarisse to make all the thing according to her plan. By now she is ready and so as Marlowe who works in a famous hospital as a doctor.
Her reminiscence was stop after she heard a loud voice it was the operator who announced that they were already inset Claire town. She is wearing a purple dress which shown her beauty. While she is walking, she saw a handsome man wearing a blue long sleeve, the sleeve roller up to elbows and blue jeans the guy is staring at her, he is holding a bouquet of flowers are her favorites. Red roses! She is looking at the guy.
“A familiar face, but it’s impossible!” she declared.
When she was nearer to the gut, he smiled at her, that moment she realized it’s Marlowe, she felt happiness and at the same time she is tense. Marlowe hugged her so tight and says:
“We missed you so much”
Marlowe brought her to their hangout place, the mango tree near the river which is now old. They sat and talk.
“How did you know that I’m coming?” she asked.
“Yes, I know, do you know how and why? First how because I know what happened to you since you left and I know where did you go, second why because I prefer to wait you even though it took you so long because I love you!”He answers. “Really?” she asked.
“Yes Clarisse do you remember the last time we talked? Told you that as soon as I graduated and work on my own ill marry my dream girl, did you know who she is? It’s you.”
Silence occupied the place but then Clarisse accepted Marlowe proposal and they decided to get married as long as she arrange her parent’s needs. She showed up to her parents. After a year they got married Clarisse was so happy. She has everything that she is dreaming before. She was able to help her parents by giving them abundant life and no she will face the new phase of her life as a wife and soon to be a mother to their children. She make it, she made her dream come true.
The end!!!
CHANCE by Maria Kasiah P. Dejumo
Name : Dejumo, Maria Kasiah P.
BEED-III
Characters :
Ana : fabulous and has an exotic beauty.
Paulo : a popular student in their school.
John: a long suitor of Ana.
Lenny : friend of Ana who’s understanding and caring person.
Title: CHANCE
Plot:
In this story, Ana and Paulo had a relationship but is only a secret. Why? Because they don’t want other people to know that they had a special relationship. But, john who’s a long suitor of Ana already knows that Ana and Paulo had a relationship, and john is getting mad. Why? Because he is a long-time suitor of Ana but she rejected him.
Paulo was not attending his class, he smoke and drink a lot. Ana get some information regarding what Paulo is doing. She felt angry for she doesn’t want her boyfriend to adopt those kinds of vices, she hated it.
It was Monday morning. Ana is in the coffee shop when she saw her best friend Lenny, she called Lenny to join her. Ana and Lenny had a conversation, “Oh! Ana why do you look sad? Is something wrong?” Ana replied “ thanks for your concern, my dear friend. There’s something I really want to tell you.” What is it my friend?” Lenny said “I lied to you” about what?” Lenny is getting confuse. Ana continued “ I and Paulo have a relationship but I don’t know how to handle this kind of relationship. Because Paulo has a lot of vices and I hated it so much.” “I understand Ana. So, what do you want to do now? Do you want to talk to him about it? I think you should. Or, you want to have a break-up?” Lenny said. Ana replied, “ I really don’t know what to do, I love him so much”, “ Think hundred times, my dear, so you won’t able to have a lot of regrets” Lenny said. “ Thanks Lenny for your advice, it helps me a lot” Ana replied.
In school. Ana see Paulo and try to catch his attention; she wants to talk to Paulo. Paulo approach Ana, “hi Ana, how are you?” Paulo said, “I’m okay” Ana said. “ why do you look sad, is something wrong? C’mon tell me” Paulo told Ana. Ana replied “Not really problem. Can we have talk, just for a moment ?” “ Sure, what is it.” Said Paulo? “ I thought that you don’t have any vice, but I had a wrong impression with you” Ana said. “So what’s wrong with that? That is real me, can’t you understand? “ Paulo replied. Ana said “ Paulo, I told myself that once I had a relationship, I don’t want him to have so many vices ‘coz I really hate a lot, I hope you respect my decisions” Paulo replied to Ana in a sad voice. “Oh c’mon Ana my dear. I can’t avoid it, I am accustom with it.” “ So, if you can’t avoid it, I think we should break up” Ana told Paulo. Paulo got mad “What ! how dare you ! your reason is not enough to break up with me” How dare you too, Paulo !” Ana left Paulo “Ana ! Ana !” Paulo shouted.
Meanwhile, in Ana’s house, Mrs. Cabadin , Ana’s mom, called her for dinner . but Ana’s doesn’t feel hungry. Her mom is worried, so she tried to talk Ana, “ Is something wrong, child?” Ana replied “Nothing, mom I’m okay” “Then why are you crying?” her mom asked. “ I said nothing.” Ana replied in a loud voice, enough to make her mother get out of the room and leave her.
It was Sunday morning. Ana went to the church and she saw Paulo with another girl. “ What the hell, how could he do this to me” Ana told herself. Ana decided to leave the church instead and decide to go to the park. Ana cried, “ Why, Paulo. It’s been only a week since we broke-up and now he had another girl. How could he do this to me?”.
Ana running, with nowhere to go. And still she cry and cry, she did not notice a car approaching. John saw what happened so he rushes Ana to the hospital. When Ana woke up, she saw surprised and cannot believe what she saw, John. He was there when the accident happened.
John called Ana’s mom to tell her what happened to her daughter. Her Mom came in a hurry, “what happened to my daughter?” “she was hit by a car” John told Ana’s mom “she needs to have an operation, the doctors said.
Ana was in the operating room already, one of her doctors came out and talk to Ana’s mom. She was informed that Ana is in critical condition, “I’ll be honest with you, ma’am. Your daughter already has a little chance left to survive. “ Ana’s mom replied “ Please do everything Doctor, I will pay a lot of money just to save my daughter” “I’ll see what I can do” Doctor said.
After the operation, Ana transferred into her room to take a rest, still comatose. Ana’s mom ask the Doctor of what happened to her, why is she still in coma. “ It is because of the accident, that’s why she’s still in coma.” Doctor said.
“ Talk to her, even though she doesn’t reply, will help.” He continued. Ana’s mother thanked John for what he did to her daughter.
Back in school, Lenny sees john walking. Lenny approached John and asked where Ana is, “ Have you seen Ana ? I haven’t seen her for 3 days already”. John replied in a sad voice “ She is in the hospital, she had an accident, still in traumatic condition, by the way, where is Paulo? Did you see him?” “ why?” Lenny said, until john is gone.
In the coffee shop John saw Paulo, john hit Paulo as hard as he can. Paulo was shocked: he tried to hit John back. John confronted Paulo in a loud voice “ I thought you love her. But I was wrong what’s your problem?! “Paulo said angrily. “ she’s in the hospital, still in comma, she had her accident and its your entire fault !!. Paulo was shocked ; he can’t believe what he just heard. That’s same day, he visited Ana in the hospital, Paulo weeping hard, begging for forgiveness.
Two months later, Ana recovered and back In her normal condition. Paulo still visiting Ana in her house tried to talk and even reconcile. Ana already made her decisions, a right decisions for not letting him into her life again instead they became just GOOD FRIENDS.
BEED-III
Characters :
Ana : fabulous and has an exotic beauty.
Paulo : a popular student in their school.
John: a long suitor of Ana.
Lenny : friend of Ana who’s understanding and caring person.
Title: CHANCE
Plot:
In this story, Ana and Paulo had a relationship but is only a secret. Why? Because they don’t want other people to know that they had a special relationship. But, john who’s a long suitor of Ana already knows that Ana and Paulo had a relationship, and john is getting mad. Why? Because he is a long-time suitor of Ana but she rejected him.
Paulo was not attending his class, he smoke and drink a lot. Ana get some information regarding what Paulo is doing. She felt angry for she doesn’t want her boyfriend to adopt those kinds of vices, she hated it.
It was Monday morning. Ana is in the coffee shop when she saw her best friend Lenny, she called Lenny to join her. Ana and Lenny had a conversation, “Oh! Ana why do you look sad? Is something wrong?” Ana replied “ thanks for your concern, my dear friend. There’s something I really want to tell you.” What is it my friend?” Lenny said “I lied to you” about what?” Lenny is getting confuse. Ana continued “ I and Paulo have a relationship but I don’t know how to handle this kind of relationship. Because Paulo has a lot of vices and I hated it so much.” “I understand Ana. So, what do you want to do now? Do you want to talk to him about it? I think you should. Or, you want to have a break-up?” Lenny said. Ana replied, “ I really don’t know what to do, I love him so much”, “ Think hundred times, my dear, so you won’t able to have a lot of regrets” Lenny said. “ Thanks Lenny for your advice, it helps me a lot” Ana replied.
In school. Ana see Paulo and try to catch his attention; she wants to talk to Paulo. Paulo approach Ana, “hi Ana, how are you?” Paulo said, “I’m okay” Ana said. “ why do you look sad, is something wrong? C’mon tell me” Paulo told Ana. Ana replied “Not really problem. Can we have talk, just for a moment ?” “ Sure, what is it.” Said Paulo? “ I thought that you don’t have any vice, but I had a wrong impression with you” Ana said. “So what’s wrong with that? That is real me, can’t you understand? “ Paulo replied. Ana said “ Paulo, I told myself that once I had a relationship, I don’t want him to have so many vices ‘coz I really hate a lot, I hope you respect my decisions” Paulo replied to Ana in a sad voice. “Oh c’mon Ana my dear. I can’t avoid it, I am accustom with it.” “ So, if you can’t avoid it, I think we should break up” Ana told Paulo. Paulo got mad “What ! how dare you ! your reason is not enough to break up with me” How dare you too, Paulo !” Ana left Paulo “Ana ! Ana !” Paulo shouted.
Meanwhile, in Ana’s house, Mrs. Cabadin , Ana’s mom, called her for dinner . but Ana’s doesn’t feel hungry. Her mom is worried, so she tried to talk Ana, “ Is something wrong, child?” Ana replied “Nothing, mom I’m okay” “Then why are you crying?” her mom asked. “ I said nothing.” Ana replied in a loud voice, enough to make her mother get out of the room and leave her.
It was Sunday morning. Ana went to the church and she saw Paulo with another girl. “ What the hell, how could he do this to me” Ana told herself. Ana decided to leave the church instead and decide to go to the park. Ana cried, “ Why, Paulo. It’s been only a week since we broke-up and now he had another girl. How could he do this to me?”.
Ana running, with nowhere to go. And still she cry and cry, she did not notice a car approaching. John saw what happened so he rushes Ana to the hospital. When Ana woke up, she saw surprised and cannot believe what she saw, John. He was there when the accident happened.
John called Ana’s mom to tell her what happened to her daughter. Her Mom came in a hurry, “what happened to my daughter?” “she was hit by a car” John told Ana’s mom “she needs to have an operation, the doctors said.
Ana was in the operating room already, one of her doctors came out and talk to Ana’s mom. She was informed that Ana is in critical condition, “I’ll be honest with you, ma’am. Your daughter already has a little chance left to survive. “ Ana’s mom replied “ Please do everything Doctor, I will pay a lot of money just to save my daughter” “I’ll see what I can do” Doctor said.
After the operation, Ana transferred into her room to take a rest, still comatose. Ana’s mom ask the Doctor of what happened to her, why is she still in coma. “ It is because of the accident, that’s why she’s still in coma.” Doctor said.
“ Talk to her, even though she doesn’t reply, will help.” He continued. Ana’s mother thanked John for what he did to her daughter.
Back in school, Lenny sees john walking. Lenny approached John and asked where Ana is, “ Have you seen Ana ? I haven’t seen her for 3 days already”. John replied in a sad voice “ She is in the hospital, she had an accident, still in traumatic condition, by the way, where is Paulo? Did you see him?” “ why?” Lenny said, until john is gone.
In the coffee shop John saw Paulo, john hit Paulo as hard as he can. Paulo was shocked: he tried to hit John back. John confronted Paulo in a loud voice “ I thought you love her. But I was wrong what’s your problem?! “Paulo said angrily. “ she’s in the hospital, still in comma, she had her accident and its your entire fault !!. Paulo was shocked ; he can’t believe what he just heard. That’s same day, he visited Ana in the hospital, Paulo weeping hard, begging for forgiveness.
Two months later, Ana recovered and back In her normal condition. Paulo still visiting Ana in her house tried to talk and even reconcile. Ana already made her decisions, a right decisions for not letting him into her life again instead they became just GOOD FRIENDS.
The Watery Eyes By: Madelene C. Diozon
The Watery Eyes By: Madelene C. Diozon
Characters:
Ding-he was a 51 years old and a officer in military.
Ila- a loving mother and wife.
Addy – sister of Chie and try to pursue her dreams.
Chie- brother of Addy.
Maica, Mhel, Cindy- best friends of Addy.
Dave- boyfriend of Addy and become her husband.
Settingss;
House of Family Dizon, at the mail, school.
Plot:
It’s Sunday, Ding prepared a delicious food of the family. He cooked some sunny-side egg, friend and juice for his children but for his wife, he cooked his specially, a hot cake and a hot coffee. It is the routine of Ding every day, Monday through Sunday at 40’clock in the morning.
“Wake up my children” said Ding.
Addy and Chie started to murmur. “It’s too early wake up dad and it’s weekend” said Addt.
“Dad, 5 minutes more please?” Chie said.
“No my son It’s 8o’clock in the morning, so stand up eat your breakfast and do your household routine to help your mother” the father said to his children.
His wife Ila wake up early 7o’clock in the morning and go to the mall to buy their groceries. And Ding went to the kitchen together with his daughter and son. Afterwards, Ding prepared to take a bath and go to his work in military office. He always wear his uniform, a type a uniform in military, he was so elegant, strict but when he is the house, he is loving father and husband to his family. Actually, He is a general I in the service now.
“Addy, Chie. I go to the office, behave to your mom ok?! He said.
“Yes dad, take care”. Addy and Chie said.
When their father is almost gone, Addy and Chie did their household work one by one, and after they finish it, Addy get ready to go the mall, to buy some materials in doing her homework in Monday while Chie is busy to play a game in the computer.
In the mall, Addy and her best friends go to the National Books Store to buy pencils, cartolina and other materials that they need. After they did it, they decided to go in the fast-food to eat their favorite foods while about their boyfriends.
“How are you Addy?” Maica said.
“I’m not the fine!” she said.
“Why? because of Dave?” Mhel said.
“Your right, Dave is mad at me,” Addy said.
“For what reason?” said.
“He wants to have a dinner first and after, we are going to the hotel and do something”.
She said.
The three girls was shock for what they heard. Addy was sad and think of this problem with her boyfriend.
“My God, what a hell, what did you say?” asked Maica.
“I said NO to him.” She said.
“Good!” Mhel said.
“How about you girls, how’s your boyfriends?” she asked.
“We are all happy because our boyfriends are thoughtful and honest to us” girls said.
“Good!, let’s go home now, my brother wait for me because I said that before lunch, I was there to help him, to do his homework”, Addy said.
Addy went home and did her homework and when it was finish the second that she did was for Chie.
And the day goes by, the weekend is finish, they go to the school and study their lesson well. Addy is a 4th year college in University of the East, taking up Education major in English. She is smart, intelligent girl and a loving daughter to her parents. She voted as a Miss. Campus of the year in that school. Addy have a boyfriend named Dave, a 4th year college too, taking up Civil Engineering student in same school.
Her brother Chie is a 4th year in high school, he is so sweet and kind but he was addicted to the computer games. Chie was running to be a valedictorian this year.
Addy have a 6 months relationship with Dave but suddenly they did a thing that they may regret someday. They went to the hotel and did sex and this not the last time they do it. It make not ready for responsibility. Their parents didn’t know about their relationship.
“Hon, what are we going to do now? Addy asked her boyfriend.
“I do not know Hon!, I don’t want to do this to you!.” He said.
And Addy cried a lot. The teardrops on her eyes fall down every day and every night, her beautiful eyes become an eyeball of a witch, black rounded eyes, and the worst is she never thinks about her studies. Until one day, her mother talked with her.
“Addy, do you have a problem? Ila asked.
“Nothing, mom I’m just doing something very hard in our subject, so I’m not that goog”, Addy said.
“Tell it to me, don’t be shy, I’m your mother right?, I’m here to listen. Mother said.
“It’s hard but…., “ Addy started to cry.
“I’m pregrant mom!...” Addy said.
Her mother wouldn’t believe it, until one day, Addy’s boyfriend came to their house and talked about it. Her father said that they marry because of the situation. After 8 months the tummy of Addy got bigger. They went to the hospital to have a ultrasound and the doctor said that is a baby boy. Her mother was happy but her father wouldn’t believe until now.
The wedding of Addy and Dave become so happy. Their decided to separate a house near their parent’s home their baby was to 2 months old now and the baby is healthy and cute. Dave a job in a office has a assistant manager. Until One day Addy knew that her husband has another woman.
“Damn!, What is the meaning of this picture in your wallet.? Who is this girl?. She asked.
“She is my officemate and a friend” said Dave.
“Liar! Liar! My friend saw you in the mall. Holding hands, and you said to that she’s your friend, I hate you!” she said.
Addy went to their house and said it to her mother. Her mother was angry about it but still she have no right to talk and be mad to Dave. And her father heard Addy’s problem to her husband even though he wanted to hurt that guy because of what happened. After the conversation, her father talked to him.
“How are you my daughter?” Ding asked.
“I’m still fine because of my son Dad.” She said.
“What do you want to that jerk? He said
“Nothing, this is my problem and I don’t want to make you and mom suffered also, I want to solve it on my own” she said.
“Ok, but if you need a help, don’t shy to come with us”, He said.
“Thank you Dad, I’m sorry for what I did”, she said.
“Don’t be sad, you have a son to make you strong, I know you’ll ne alright”, father said.
Unfortunately, Addy lost hope to make things alright between Dave, she decide to file an annulment to her husband. Addy cried day and night and she got sick because of this, her mother wanted to take care of her. Then one day her father went to their house and talked to her if she want to go back to their house for good. They help Addy to move on for what happened and the family decided to go back. Addy to go back in school. Her son was 2 years old. Chie was a college student he helps his sister to take care of her son.
Two years after, Addy graduated and become a tourist guide in their country, her son was started to go in school, He was in kindergarten. He is smart, lovable and has respect to everyone.
And one day, Dave went Addy’s house to talk about their relationship. But Addy not give him a chance. He started to take drugs, have vices. Until one day, in school of his son. He got his son and went, somewhere in manila. Addy was shock and mad. She decided to file a case to Dave.
After 2 weeks, they Dave and her baby in manila. She talks about it first.
“What do you think Dave? Addy cried because she loved it until now.
“I want to saw my son and I want to play with him.” He said.
“But why did you asked a permission?” she said
“Addy can you give me a chance?.” He said.
“No, it’s enough Dave, I’m ok with your son.” She said.
And the cased was going through the court. After a month, Dave was guilty and his sentence was 4 years in imprisonment. Addy cried because she knew in herself that she still loved Dave but this is the one thing she can do to change Dave for all his vices. They never saw him after.
After 5 years, it’s December, a Christmas season. Addy and her son went to the mall to buy a gift for her parents with her new husband. She saw Dave in one of the store in the mall with his second family. Dave buys a dress to his baby girl but Addy never mind for that moment.
Dave and Addy catches their attention to the dress of a boy. And yet came to his booth and when their hands wanted to get kit they saw each other again. They shock, their son confused of that moment. Dave was surprised when he saw his son.
Addy wants to talk to him but Dave’s wife goes beside their and asked Dave about Addy:
“Who is she?” girl asked.
“Uhmm, his friend” asked said.
“Nice meeting you.” Girl said.
“Ok! Let’s go Hon”. Girl said to Dave.
“Bye!” Dave said.
Addy’s went to home to tell what happened in the mall, Addy cried again and her mother said that move on and give her heart a chance to loved a again to her husband, and be happy for all the achievements that she have right now. Addy thinks about it and she decided to give attention to her family. She learned that all of the problems that she encountered is a challenge, not in herself but her future has a wife, a mother and daughter to her parents.
Ding and her mother were happy because of the new Addy. Chie was also happy because his sister not to be weak but to be strong enough to carry the problem. Her father gave his support to her and to his grandson.
Addy was so happy to find someone better to her life. This is the good thing she never regrets in her life. And family Dizon was happy to those efforts that make things better and dreams that came true…
THE END!!!!
Characters:
Ding-he was a 51 years old and a officer in military.
Ila- a loving mother and wife.
Addy – sister of Chie and try to pursue her dreams.
Chie- brother of Addy.
Maica, Mhel, Cindy- best friends of Addy.
Dave- boyfriend of Addy and become her husband.
Settingss;
House of Family Dizon, at the mail, school.
Plot:
It’s Sunday, Ding prepared a delicious food of the family. He cooked some sunny-side egg, friend and juice for his children but for his wife, he cooked his specially, a hot cake and a hot coffee. It is the routine of Ding every day, Monday through Sunday at 40’clock in the morning.
“Wake up my children” said Ding.
Addy and Chie started to murmur. “It’s too early wake up dad and it’s weekend” said Addt.
“Dad, 5 minutes more please?” Chie said.
“No my son It’s 8o’clock in the morning, so stand up eat your breakfast and do your household routine to help your mother” the father said to his children.
His wife Ila wake up early 7o’clock in the morning and go to the mall to buy their groceries. And Ding went to the kitchen together with his daughter and son. Afterwards, Ding prepared to take a bath and go to his work in military office. He always wear his uniform, a type a uniform in military, he was so elegant, strict but when he is the house, he is loving father and husband to his family. Actually, He is a general I in the service now.
“Addy, Chie. I go to the office, behave to your mom ok?! He said.
“Yes dad, take care”. Addy and Chie said.
When their father is almost gone, Addy and Chie did their household work one by one, and after they finish it, Addy get ready to go the mall, to buy some materials in doing her homework in Monday while Chie is busy to play a game in the computer.
In the mall, Addy and her best friends go to the National Books Store to buy pencils, cartolina and other materials that they need. After they did it, they decided to go in the fast-food to eat their favorite foods while about their boyfriends.
“How are you Addy?” Maica said.
“I’m not the fine!” she said.
“Why? because of Dave?” Mhel said.
“Your right, Dave is mad at me,” Addy said.
“For what reason?” said.
“He wants to have a dinner first and after, we are going to the hotel and do something”.
She said.
The three girls was shock for what they heard. Addy was sad and think of this problem with her boyfriend.
“My God, what a hell, what did you say?” asked Maica.
“I said NO to him.” She said.
“Good!” Mhel said.
“How about you girls, how’s your boyfriends?” she asked.
“We are all happy because our boyfriends are thoughtful and honest to us” girls said.
“Good!, let’s go home now, my brother wait for me because I said that before lunch, I was there to help him, to do his homework”, Addy said.
Addy went home and did her homework and when it was finish the second that she did was for Chie.
And the day goes by, the weekend is finish, they go to the school and study their lesson well. Addy is a 4th year college in University of the East, taking up Education major in English. She is smart, intelligent girl and a loving daughter to her parents. She voted as a Miss. Campus of the year in that school. Addy have a boyfriend named Dave, a 4th year college too, taking up Civil Engineering student in same school.
Her brother Chie is a 4th year in high school, he is so sweet and kind but he was addicted to the computer games. Chie was running to be a valedictorian this year.
Addy have a 6 months relationship with Dave but suddenly they did a thing that they may regret someday. They went to the hotel and did sex and this not the last time they do it. It make not ready for responsibility. Their parents didn’t know about their relationship.
“Hon, what are we going to do now? Addy asked her boyfriend.
“I do not know Hon!, I don’t want to do this to you!.” He said.
And Addy cried a lot. The teardrops on her eyes fall down every day and every night, her beautiful eyes become an eyeball of a witch, black rounded eyes, and the worst is she never thinks about her studies. Until one day, her mother talked with her.
“Addy, do you have a problem? Ila asked.
“Nothing, mom I’m just doing something very hard in our subject, so I’m not that goog”, Addy said.
“Tell it to me, don’t be shy, I’m your mother right?, I’m here to listen. Mother said.
“It’s hard but…., “ Addy started to cry.
“I’m pregrant mom!...” Addy said.
Her mother wouldn’t believe it, until one day, Addy’s boyfriend came to their house and talked about it. Her father said that they marry because of the situation. After 8 months the tummy of Addy got bigger. They went to the hospital to have a ultrasound and the doctor said that is a baby boy. Her mother was happy but her father wouldn’t believe until now.
The wedding of Addy and Dave become so happy. Their decided to separate a house near their parent’s home their baby was to 2 months old now and the baby is healthy and cute. Dave a job in a office has a assistant manager. Until One day Addy knew that her husband has another woman.
“Damn!, What is the meaning of this picture in your wallet.? Who is this girl?. She asked.
“She is my officemate and a friend” said Dave.
“Liar! Liar! My friend saw you in the mall. Holding hands, and you said to that she’s your friend, I hate you!” she said.
Addy went to their house and said it to her mother. Her mother was angry about it but still she have no right to talk and be mad to Dave. And her father heard Addy’s problem to her husband even though he wanted to hurt that guy because of what happened. After the conversation, her father talked to him.
“How are you my daughter?” Ding asked.
“I’m still fine because of my son Dad.” She said.
“What do you want to that jerk? He said
“Nothing, this is my problem and I don’t want to make you and mom suffered also, I want to solve it on my own” she said.
“Ok, but if you need a help, don’t shy to come with us”, He said.
“Thank you Dad, I’m sorry for what I did”, she said.
“Don’t be sad, you have a son to make you strong, I know you’ll ne alright”, father said.
Unfortunately, Addy lost hope to make things alright between Dave, she decide to file an annulment to her husband. Addy cried day and night and she got sick because of this, her mother wanted to take care of her. Then one day her father went to their house and talked to her if she want to go back to their house for good. They help Addy to move on for what happened and the family decided to go back. Addy to go back in school. Her son was 2 years old. Chie was a college student he helps his sister to take care of her son.
Two years after, Addy graduated and become a tourist guide in their country, her son was started to go in school, He was in kindergarten. He is smart, lovable and has respect to everyone.
And one day, Dave went Addy’s house to talk about their relationship. But Addy not give him a chance. He started to take drugs, have vices. Until one day, in school of his son. He got his son and went, somewhere in manila. Addy was shock and mad. She decided to file a case to Dave.
After 2 weeks, they Dave and her baby in manila. She talks about it first.
“What do you think Dave? Addy cried because she loved it until now.
“I want to saw my son and I want to play with him.” He said.
“But why did you asked a permission?” she said
“Addy can you give me a chance?.” He said.
“No, it’s enough Dave, I’m ok with your son.” She said.
And the cased was going through the court. After a month, Dave was guilty and his sentence was 4 years in imprisonment. Addy cried because she knew in herself that she still loved Dave but this is the one thing she can do to change Dave for all his vices. They never saw him after.
After 5 years, it’s December, a Christmas season. Addy and her son went to the mall to buy a gift for her parents with her new husband. She saw Dave in one of the store in the mall with his second family. Dave buys a dress to his baby girl but Addy never mind for that moment.
Dave and Addy catches their attention to the dress of a boy. And yet came to his booth and when their hands wanted to get kit they saw each other again. They shock, their son confused of that moment. Dave was surprised when he saw his son.
Addy wants to talk to him but Dave’s wife goes beside their and asked Dave about Addy:
“Who is she?” girl asked.
“Uhmm, his friend” asked said.
“Nice meeting you.” Girl said.
“Ok! Let’s go Hon”. Girl said to Dave.
“Bye!” Dave said.
Addy’s went to home to tell what happened in the mall, Addy cried again and her mother said that move on and give her heart a chance to loved a again to her husband, and be happy for all the achievements that she have right now. Addy thinks about it and she decided to give attention to her family. She learned that all of the problems that she encountered is a challenge, not in herself but her future has a wife, a mother and daughter to her parents.
Ding and her mother were happy because of the new Addy. Chie was also happy because his sister not to be weak but to be strong enough to carry the problem. Her father gave his support to her and to his grandson.
Addy was so happy to find someone better to her life. This is the good thing she never regrets in her life. And family Dizon was happy to those efforts that make things better and dreams that came true…
THE END!!!!
The Diary By Mary Grace B. Sapungay
The Diary
By; Mary Grace B. Sapungay
It was a Saturday morning as washer custom, Angeline, a spoiled but lovable child, did not awaken until it was nearly noon. She doesn’t have anything to do because her mother already did everything like cooking foods, cleaning the house and washing clothes.
Angeline is actually on only child. She has a radish like skin because her mother is a half American citizen. Good morning ma “ she said while scratching her head. “ Its no longer morning dear” her mother replied. “Oh! I’m sorry mama. I feel so tired yesterday that’s why I’m late. “I understand my dear”. Mama replied. Angeline is a grade 6 pupil. By the way, when will be your graduation day”? ‘ Ahm…. I think second week of April. The graduation day has arrived. While Angeline is preparing herself for the occasion, a tricycle stopped in front of their house. “Ma, I guess we have a visitor.” “ OK, I’ll cheek it? “why are you here? “ her mother as uttered. “ because today is the graduation of my grand child. She invited me. “Grandma, You’re here!. I thought you can’t go anymore. “Can I do that, grand child?” grandma said. “You can now leave the house. Angeline’s mom said. “but mama?””grandchild, here’s your gift from me. Treasure it because it is one of my most precious thing that I’ve ever had.” “thank you grandma” Angeline said. It was a gold necklace. Angeline used it for her graduation day. But she is wondering why her mother is angry with her grandmother. After the graduation ceremony, they went home. At night, Angeline asked her mother. “Ma, since I was a child, I already notice that you don’t have a good relationship with grandma. Rose finally told the reason. “Your grandma betrayed my father.” She started. “If you notice, I am only the one who has a fair skin in our family. Its all because your grandmother has a relationship with an American soldier and I am the fruit of what they did. I cant accept it because it’s a shame for our family.” Angeline embraced her crying mother. The next morning, Angeline went into her grandmother’s house. ”ding dong” Her aunt Mina opened the door. “oh! What brings you here? Does your mother knew that your going here? Her aunt asked. “No aunt. For sure she wont let me.” She answered. “I told her that I’m going to get my card in school.” She continued. “Ah, so come in niece.” “Anyway aunt, where’s grandma? She asked. She’s in her room. She’s actually not feeling well that’s why I told her to just stay there and take a rest.” Her aunt Mina answered. “Okay aunt, I’ll go there.” Angeline said. “Tok tok tok” “Come in.” A soft voice speak. “Grandma, how are you? “I’m quite okay Angeline.” Grandma answered. “I came here to confirm something” she started. My mother and you do not have a good relationship ever since, are you?” “Maybe your mother about it, didn’t she?” “Yes grandma, she told me everything. But for you to be fair, I decided to listen also go you. I want to know. Is it true?”Grandmother didn’t reply. But a tear fell from her eyes. Angeline hugged her. She didn’t continue to ask her because she doesn’t want her grandmother to be hurt.
Time passed. Angeline is already a fourth year high school student. She’s about to enter her college degree. She is planning to take up Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in History. When she graduated, she received a silver bracelet from her grandmother. She treasured everything that her grandmother gave because she love her so much.
Angeline is now first year college. She decided to study in a university near her grandmother stays. She stayed with her grandmother and two aunts. Her two aunts both do not have husbands. One day, Angeline received a call from her mother. “Hello ma, anything?” she asked.“Nothing. I just want to hear your voice my dear. How are you? “ her mother asked. “Im fine ma, I’m actually doing great in our school.” She said. “Can you visit me here ma? I cant come there because we are doing many things in school.” She continued. “I will just go to your school on Saturday. I cant leave our store on weekdays.” Her mother said.”Okay ma, thank you. I love you ma!”She ended. “I love you too my dear.” Her mother replied.
Angeline doesn’t actually have a father. Her father left her mother when he discovered that she is pregnant. Her mother was a rebellious daughter ever since because of what her mother did.
Time passed. Angeline is about to graduate. She has many suitors that time but she is a man hater because of what her father did. A day after her graduation, she received a call from her aunt Tina, informing her that her grandmother was rushed in the hospital. She went in the hospital and there she saw her grandma being attacked by heart disease. She called her mother. “Ma, can you please come here? Grandma was rushed in the hospital.” “Sorry Angeline, I cant. Her mother said. Angeline cried. She love both her mother and grandmother. Her grandmother got stroke. And she can no longer able to talk and stand alone.
Angeline is already a licensed teacher. So she find a job in the near city. And she was able to lend as a history teacher in a certain school. One day, she visited her mother. “How are you ma?” I’m sorry I cant visit you regularly because I have many things to accomplish in school.” “its okay child. I understand you.” Her mother replied. “Ma, can I ask for a favor? She started. “Of course darling. What is it”? Her mother ask. “Grandma is already old. Maybe a year or two she will leave us because she is so weak already. Can you forgive her ma? For her to be eased in one way or another?” she said while tears are falling from her eyes. That’s not easy child. And I cant.” Her mother eplied. “But mom? Without her, you and I are not here. Okay, lets accept for a while that she really betrayed grandpa. But if it wasn’t happen, do you think you are here? Do you think I’m also here?” “Please Angeline, stop it. You cant convince me to forgive her because I will bring it till I die.” Her mother strongly stated.”Ma, what if you were in grandmothers shoes. What would you feel if I, your child cant forgive you for a certain mistake that you have done?” She asked. “I cant be your grandmother she said. Well ma, I cant force yo to forgive grandma. Anyway ma, I’m leaving. I will also visit grandma.” She ended. In her grandmother’s house, “hello grandma, how do you feel? I brought you some fruits. You know, im already a teacher now.” She proudly said. Her grandmother smiled at her. Angeline embraced her tight. “I love you grandma.” She said.
It was a Monday morning. Angeline was shocked because there was a bouquet of flowers on her desk. Class, did you notice who brought those flowers on my desk?” “No ma’am”. She is confused because its her first time to receive a flowers. She told it to her close friend Agnes. “I don’t have any idea who gave me those flowers.” Angeline said. “We don’t know, maybe one of our co-faculty members gave you those.” Agnes said. “But who?” angeline asked. “Well, I do not know.” Agnes replied. The next morning, she again received a flowers. But now, it has a name. “FR: MR. P.E. TEACHER.” Angeline rushed in Agnes’ room to show it. “OMG! Is it true?” agnes shockingly said. “Its Mr. Martin Aquino.” They uttered surprisingly. The next morning, while Anes and Angeline are eating their lunch, Martin finally approached Angeline. “Hi, can I join you?”he asked. “Yes of course!” agnes answered. “thank you.” Said Martin.” Oh, can you please excuse me for a moment. Ill just check my students.” Agnes said. “But Agnes?” said Angeline. “ Martin is here to accompany you.”she said.”Yes, don’t worry Angeline, I will not harm you anyway. He said. “Okay, Im leaving. Enjoy the rest of the moment.” Agnes said. “ how are you Angeline?” Martin started. “sorry if I didn’t tell you early what I really feel for you. The first time I saw you, I already got a crush in you. But I was afraid because Agnes said that you are a man hater. Can you give me a change to Court you? Or can you let me love? “Martin said seriously. Angeline didn’t answer him. Its not that she is mad at him but there a certain feeling that she can’t explain. “Well, its fine for me Martin.” She finally uttered.
The next morning, Angeline was setting on her table, busy writing her lesson plan until someone came and gave her a flower. “Ma’am excuse me? Can you please take this flower for me to not be punished. “The student said. “Oh! Why? Who will punish you? “Sir Martin ma’am! I didn’t do my assignment so as he told me to give it to you and convince you to take it else I will get a 79 grade in P.E. “said the student. “Wait, I will talk to him. The student smiled. “At the court, so the student leave. The court was dark and it seems that something is going on. Until the lights turned on. And a tarpaulin feel with this words “Ms. Angeline, I love you! Can you be my girlfriend? Please? And there were a exploding confatties and ballons. And martin came out with a bouquet of flower and chocolates with him. The students were also singing a song like they were a choir while Martin ask the same thing that is written on the tarpaulin “Yes! I can be your girlfriend” She Uttered and Martin embraced her “ I love you Angeline” “ I love you too Martin. The students clapped and shouted for them.
Angeline and Martin informed Agnes that they are already Lovers.
Vacation came. It was the feast in Martin’s barrio we Angeline and Martin went to their barrio. While in the van “ I feel nervous Martin. I am thinking what if your family doesn’t want me? Angeline started. “ ha.ha. “ come on Angeline you are so nice. And everything is in you so clout think that they don’t want you. They will surely like you. Martin answered. Angeline embraced Martin. When they arrive, Martin introduced Angeline to his parents. After that, they eat together with the whole family of Martin including his grand father. Martin’s grand father always look at Angeline until Martin’s grand father asked something. “ What is your complete name hija? “ Ahm Maria Angeline Cruz, Lolo. She answered. “ What is your middle initial? “ Ahm Follante Lolo” What is the name of your mother?” Rosa Follante. How about your grand mother? Ma. Josefina Follante.” “ Oh! I’m right! Your face is familiar to me. I was right.” “ Is your grand mother still alive?” he asked. “ Yes She is! Angeline Confusedly answered. After they ate their Lunch, Angeline approach Lolo Cedong and asked why does he Knew her grand mother. “ Fina is my best friend before. When we were still young. We both Suffered in the time of the Japanese era. Anyway, I will give you her diary. And just read it. “ But Lolo, Why is it in you? “ Angeline asked. “ Actually got it before she was married to Isko. “ Do you also know my Lolo Isko? “ Yes! Of course. “ He was my friend also. “ Lolo. Do you also know that my grand mother betrayed my grand father? “ Angeline asked. “ Huh! But how? Your grand mother was already ill and pregnant before . Isko married her. “ What do you mean Lolo? Pregnant and ill? “ Angeline asked. “ Your Lola has a relationship with David, an American soldier before. Anyway, you may just read the diary of your grandmother. And let your mother also read it. “ Martin’s grand father said. “ Thank you Lolo for giving me this. I really want my mother and grandmother to be good. “ Angeline said. “ Your welcome. I’m also thankful because Martin met you. Angeline read the diary. Everything was clear. Lola Josefina, has a relationship with david, an American soldier who was also the one who gave the diary where her grandma wrote the happy memories that they had since the day they have met. The diary contains everything .the reason why Rose is a half American. The story is like this. Josefina and David became lovers until the Japanese colony came and theyhave to hide themselves. One night, something happened to them. Right after that night, they were caught by the Japanese and unfortunately, David was killed in fron of Isko, Josefina and Cendong. Josefina became mute for a certain period of time, and for her to be saved from shame, Isko volunteered himself to marry Josefina because she was already pregnant.
Angeline then gave the diary to her mother and after reading it, she went in Angeline’s grandmother’s house. She have forgiven her and after one year, lola Josefina died. After two years, Angeline and Martin get married.
The end…..
By; Mary Grace B. Sapungay
It was a Saturday morning as washer custom, Angeline, a spoiled but lovable child, did not awaken until it was nearly noon. She doesn’t have anything to do because her mother already did everything like cooking foods, cleaning the house and washing clothes.
Angeline is actually on only child. She has a radish like skin because her mother is a half American citizen. Good morning ma “ she said while scratching her head. “ Its no longer morning dear” her mother replied. “Oh! I’m sorry mama. I feel so tired yesterday that’s why I’m late. “I understand my dear”. Mama replied. Angeline is a grade 6 pupil. By the way, when will be your graduation day”? ‘ Ahm…. I think second week of April. The graduation day has arrived. While Angeline is preparing herself for the occasion, a tricycle stopped in front of their house. “Ma, I guess we have a visitor.” “ OK, I’ll cheek it? “why are you here? “ her mother as uttered. “ because today is the graduation of my grand child. She invited me. “Grandma, You’re here!. I thought you can’t go anymore. “Can I do that, grand child?” grandma said. “You can now leave the house. Angeline’s mom said. “but mama?””grandchild, here’s your gift from me. Treasure it because it is one of my most precious thing that I’ve ever had.” “thank you grandma” Angeline said. It was a gold necklace. Angeline used it for her graduation day. But she is wondering why her mother is angry with her grandmother. After the graduation ceremony, they went home. At night, Angeline asked her mother. “Ma, since I was a child, I already notice that you don’t have a good relationship with grandma. Rose finally told the reason. “Your grandma betrayed my father.” She started. “If you notice, I am only the one who has a fair skin in our family. Its all because your grandmother has a relationship with an American soldier and I am the fruit of what they did. I cant accept it because it’s a shame for our family.” Angeline embraced her crying mother. The next morning, Angeline went into her grandmother’s house. ”ding dong” Her aunt Mina opened the door. “oh! What brings you here? Does your mother knew that your going here? Her aunt asked. “No aunt. For sure she wont let me.” She answered. “I told her that I’m going to get my card in school.” She continued. “Ah, so come in niece.” “Anyway aunt, where’s grandma? She asked. She’s in her room. She’s actually not feeling well that’s why I told her to just stay there and take a rest.” Her aunt Mina answered. “Okay aunt, I’ll go there.” Angeline said. “Tok tok tok” “Come in.” A soft voice speak. “Grandma, how are you? “I’m quite okay Angeline.” Grandma answered. “I came here to confirm something” she started. My mother and you do not have a good relationship ever since, are you?” “Maybe your mother about it, didn’t she?” “Yes grandma, she told me everything. But for you to be fair, I decided to listen also go you. I want to know. Is it true?”Grandmother didn’t reply. But a tear fell from her eyes. Angeline hugged her. She didn’t continue to ask her because she doesn’t want her grandmother to be hurt.
Time passed. Angeline is already a fourth year high school student. She’s about to enter her college degree. She is planning to take up Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in History. When she graduated, she received a silver bracelet from her grandmother. She treasured everything that her grandmother gave because she love her so much.
Angeline is now first year college. She decided to study in a university near her grandmother stays. She stayed with her grandmother and two aunts. Her two aunts both do not have husbands. One day, Angeline received a call from her mother. “Hello ma, anything?” she asked.“Nothing. I just want to hear your voice my dear. How are you? “ her mother asked. “Im fine ma, I’m actually doing great in our school.” She said. “Can you visit me here ma? I cant come there because we are doing many things in school.” She continued. “I will just go to your school on Saturday. I cant leave our store on weekdays.” Her mother said.”Okay ma, thank you. I love you ma!”She ended. “I love you too my dear.” Her mother replied.
Angeline doesn’t actually have a father. Her father left her mother when he discovered that she is pregnant. Her mother was a rebellious daughter ever since because of what her mother did.
Time passed. Angeline is about to graduate. She has many suitors that time but she is a man hater because of what her father did. A day after her graduation, she received a call from her aunt Tina, informing her that her grandmother was rushed in the hospital. She went in the hospital and there she saw her grandma being attacked by heart disease. She called her mother. “Ma, can you please come here? Grandma was rushed in the hospital.” “Sorry Angeline, I cant. Her mother said. Angeline cried. She love both her mother and grandmother. Her grandmother got stroke. And she can no longer able to talk and stand alone.
Angeline is already a licensed teacher. So she find a job in the near city. And she was able to lend as a history teacher in a certain school. One day, she visited her mother. “How are you ma?” I’m sorry I cant visit you regularly because I have many things to accomplish in school.” “its okay child. I understand you.” Her mother replied. “Ma, can I ask for a favor? She started. “Of course darling. What is it”? Her mother ask. “Grandma is already old. Maybe a year or two she will leave us because she is so weak already. Can you forgive her ma? For her to be eased in one way or another?” she said while tears are falling from her eyes. That’s not easy child. And I cant.” Her mother eplied. “But mom? Without her, you and I are not here. Okay, lets accept for a while that she really betrayed grandpa. But if it wasn’t happen, do you think you are here? Do you think I’m also here?” “Please Angeline, stop it. You cant convince me to forgive her because I will bring it till I die.” Her mother strongly stated.”Ma, what if you were in grandmothers shoes. What would you feel if I, your child cant forgive you for a certain mistake that you have done?” She asked. “I cant be your grandmother she said. Well ma, I cant force yo to forgive grandma. Anyway ma, I’m leaving. I will also visit grandma.” She ended. In her grandmother’s house, “hello grandma, how do you feel? I brought you some fruits. You know, im already a teacher now.” She proudly said. Her grandmother smiled at her. Angeline embraced her tight. “I love you grandma.” She said.
It was a Monday morning. Angeline was shocked because there was a bouquet of flowers on her desk. Class, did you notice who brought those flowers on my desk?” “No ma’am”. She is confused because its her first time to receive a flowers. She told it to her close friend Agnes. “I don’t have any idea who gave me those flowers.” Angeline said. “We don’t know, maybe one of our co-faculty members gave you those.” Agnes said. “But who?” angeline asked. “Well, I do not know.” Agnes replied. The next morning, she again received a flowers. But now, it has a name. “FR: MR. P.E. TEACHER.” Angeline rushed in Agnes’ room to show it. “OMG! Is it true?” agnes shockingly said. “Its Mr. Martin Aquino.” They uttered surprisingly. The next morning, while Anes and Angeline are eating their lunch, Martin finally approached Angeline. “Hi, can I join you?”he asked. “Yes of course!” agnes answered. “thank you.” Said Martin.” Oh, can you please excuse me for a moment. Ill just check my students.” Agnes said. “But Agnes?” said Angeline. “ Martin is here to accompany you.”she said.”Yes, don’t worry Angeline, I will not harm you anyway. He said. “Okay, Im leaving. Enjoy the rest of the moment.” Agnes said. “ how are you Angeline?” Martin started. “sorry if I didn’t tell you early what I really feel for you. The first time I saw you, I already got a crush in you. But I was afraid because Agnes said that you are a man hater. Can you give me a change to Court you? Or can you let me love? “Martin said seriously. Angeline didn’t answer him. Its not that she is mad at him but there a certain feeling that she can’t explain. “Well, its fine for me Martin.” She finally uttered.
The next morning, Angeline was setting on her table, busy writing her lesson plan until someone came and gave her a flower. “Ma’am excuse me? Can you please take this flower for me to not be punished. “The student said. “Oh! Why? Who will punish you? “Sir Martin ma’am! I didn’t do my assignment so as he told me to give it to you and convince you to take it else I will get a 79 grade in P.E. “said the student. “Wait, I will talk to him. The student smiled. “At the court, so the student leave. The court was dark and it seems that something is going on. Until the lights turned on. And a tarpaulin feel with this words “Ms. Angeline, I love you! Can you be my girlfriend? Please? And there were a exploding confatties and ballons. And martin came out with a bouquet of flower and chocolates with him. The students were also singing a song like they were a choir while Martin ask the same thing that is written on the tarpaulin “Yes! I can be your girlfriend” She Uttered and Martin embraced her “ I love you Angeline” “ I love you too Martin. The students clapped and shouted for them.
Angeline and Martin informed Agnes that they are already Lovers.
Vacation came. It was the feast in Martin’s barrio we Angeline and Martin went to their barrio. While in the van “ I feel nervous Martin. I am thinking what if your family doesn’t want me? Angeline started. “ ha.ha. “ come on Angeline you are so nice. And everything is in you so clout think that they don’t want you. They will surely like you. Martin answered. Angeline embraced Martin. When they arrive, Martin introduced Angeline to his parents. After that, they eat together with the whole family of Martin including his grand father. Martin’s grand father always look at Angeline until Martin’s grand father asked something. “ What is your complete name hija? “ Ahm Maria Angeline Cruz, Lolo. She answered. “ What is your middle initial? “ Ahm Follante Lolo” What is the name of your mother?” Rosa Follante. How about your grand mother? Ma. Josefina Follante.” “ Oh! I’m right! Your face is familiar to me. I was right.” “ Is your grand mother still alive?” he asked. “ Yes She is! Angeline Confusedly answered. After they ate their Lunch, Angeline approach Lolo Cedong and asked why does he Knew her grand mother. “ Fina is my best friend before. When we were still young. We both Suffered in the time of the Japanese era. Anyway, I will give you her diary. And just read it. “ But Lolo, Why is it in you? “ Angeline asked. “ Actually got it before she was married to Isko. “ Do you also know my Lolo Isko? “ Yes! Of course. “ He was my friend also. “ Lolo. Do you also know that my grand mother betrayed my grand father? “ Angeline asked. “ Huh! But how? Your grand mother was already ill and pregnant before . Isko married her. “ What do you mean Lolo? Pregnant and ill? “ Angeline asked. “ Your Lola has a relationship with David, an American soldier before. Anyway, you may just read the diary of your grandmother. And let your mother also read it. “ Martin’s grand father said. “ Thank you Lolo for giving me this. I really want my mother and grandmother to be good. “ Angeline said. “ Your welcome. I’m also thankful because Martin met you. Angeline read the diary. Everything was clear. Lola Josefina, has a relationship with david, an American soldier who was also the one who gave the diary where her grandma wrote the happy memories that they had since the day they have met. The diary contains everything .the reason why Rose is a half American. The story is like this. Josefina and David became lovers until the Japanese colony came and theyhave to hide themselves. One night, something happened to them. Right after that night, they were caught by the Japanese and unfortunately, David was killed in fron of Isko, Josefina and Cendong. Josefina became mute for a certain period of time, and for her to be saved from shame, Isko volunteered himself to marry Josefina because she was already pregnant.
Angeline then gave the diary to her mother and after reading it, she went in Angeline’s grandmother’s house. She have forgiven her and after one year, lola Josefina died. After two years, Angeline and Martin get married.
The end…..