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…..