Verse for today:
But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.
— John 15:21
Chapter 6
"Bakit naman kasi dito nagkakalat ang mga hindi naman miyembro natin?! Tayo rin tuloy ang napeperwisyo," reklamo ni Castellina habang nagpupulot ng mga kalat at isinisilid iyon sa sako.
I wiped the sweat of my forehead using the back of my hand. Ipinagpatuloy ko ang pagwawalis habang nakikinig sa usapan ng mga kasama ko.
We toured the whole part of WABOC here and find out that the neighbours are throwing garbages to a hidden part of the field. May village din kasi sa harap namin kaya ang iba sa mga nakatira ay ginagawang tambakan ang parteng ito ng lugar namin.
Tatlo kami nina Savy, Castellina, at ako na naglinis. The others were also busy on gardening, quizes, and bible study. Walang masyadong pagala-gala sa labas ng building kaya aakalain ng iba na kaunti lang kami, alth
Verse for today: Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. — Proverbs 12:25 Chapter 7 I glanced at the two guys who's awkwardly staring at me. I smiled at them but they only flew their eyes away from me. They are the guys that I saw haft-naked earlier. The one is Theo who smiles all the time, and the other one who has a mode expression is Cain. They are good, actually. They apologized when I told them that I am uncomfortable with that state. "Don't mind them. Let's just eat," paalala sa akin ni Dacia. I nodded at her. Tumingin ako kay Isaiah. I caught him looking at me. Nagtaas siya ng kilay. Sabay-sabay silang akmang susubo na ng pagkain nang pumigil ako. "W-wait!" Napalingon silang lahat sa akin. "Oh, why? You want this?" Isaiah pointed the chicken on his own serving b
Verse for today: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. — Psalms 46:1 Chapter 8 "Huh? Nasaan daw ang driver?" Castellina confusedly asked. We were already leaving but then, the driver of our van wasn't here. Kaya narito kami sa harapan ng caretaker namin, and Castellina's the one who's talking with him. "Umalis at nakabangga raw ang pinsan niya at siya ang mag-a-asikaso. Mag-tricycle na lang kayo, Ma'am Aleah," magalang niyang tugon. "Give me the keys." Inilahad ni Aleah ang kamay niya sa matanda. Nagugulat na tumingin sa kanya ito. As I always perceive, Aleah can confidently do anything that is related to professionalism and talent. Even driving vehicles, that's why no one should underestimate her. "P-pero wala kang lisensiya—" He was cut off when Aleah showed him
Verse for today: My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. — Proverbs 1:10 Chapter 9 Why is Isaiah here? Paulit-ulit pumasok iyon sa isipan ko. I was enraged that he called Fleur dumb. He should respect Fleur, whether who she is, not just because she's living in a luxurious mansion. Are they related? Inihagis niya sa isang maliit na basurahan ang natirang sigarilyo at nakapamulsang naglakad palapit sa amin. I thought he's going to greet us but he just passed by and went upstairs. "Why are you here?" striktang tanong ni Fleur. "May naiwan akong gamit. You think I went here for Damiel?" He rolled his eyes. "Aalisin mo na lahat ng gamit mo rito? Why? So you could finally have your own chaotic and disgusting life? Hindi ka papayagan ni Dad!" Fleur blurted out. "Like I care, huh?" Matagal siyang nakipagtitigan kay Fleur bago inalis ang tingin niya rito. Before he finally get off o
Verse for today: Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:7 Chapter 10 "Are you sure po na hindi magagalit sa akin ang mga bandmates mo? You left them there," I worriedly said to Isaiah. He moderately maneuvered the car before looking at me. He suppressed a gentle smirk to me. "They won't," aniya. "Babalik din ako pagkahatid ko sa'yo. It's more safer if you have someone with you in this case." Sumandal ako sa upuan ng sasakyan at mataman siyang tiningnan. "Isaiah, I don't want you to think that I am a damnsel in distress. I am naturally shy but I can stand on my own despite of my disadvantages. Sana ay hindi rin ako nagiging pabigat sa'yo." His brows shut. "Why did you come up with that thought?
Verse for today: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. — Psalms 51:7 Chapter 11 "Hindi ba pwedeng... pakiusapan?" Castellina broke the defeaning silence inside the dorm. "Sister, that's Serene's mother we are talking about," tugon ni Savy. I felt a sudden lump in my throat that I cannot speak. I know Mom's not that atrocious and I truly understand her desire for me but it hurts. Mahirap para sa akin na umalis at iwan ang pamilya na nabuo rito sa loob ng apat na taon. They are also my home. "Obey her," diretsong sambit ni Aleah. "Aleah?!" pabulong na sigaw ng dalawa. "Do you really agreed to her mother for commanding her to leave us? Pwedeng umalis si Serene dito, but not to the point of signing off as one of us!" saad ni Castellina. Tumungo na lang ako. It mattered not how many times I ask for my friends' opinion. At the end, I wo
Verse for today:For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.—Hebrews 12:3Chapter 12"What? Crush mo 'yung Alegre na naghahatid-sundo sa'yo?" Castellina unbelievably laughed."I don't know either, Castellina. I might be pressured if I talk about it with Aleah. Savy is also inexperienced about this kind of feeling so I chose to tell you about it." My lips quivered.I thanked Isaiah for singing for me over the phone. I'm not very much introduced to romance world and I'm not the hopeless romantic type of a woman but this thing... is such called infatuation or love?"Hmm. What do you feels when you're with him?" she asked."I'm always comfortable with him. Pero no'ng gabing 'yon... when he sang for me, it was different. I can't explain."Ngumiwi siya. "Ang korni mo naman! 'Wag kang overreacting. That's just a simple feeling. It would fade
Verse for today:Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.—Romans 12:15Chapter 13"...introduce yourselves," I heard our teacher— Miss Aya spoke.Napatingin sa akin lahat nang tapunan ako ng guro ng tingin. I am in the first seat that's why I am sure I'd be the one to introduce myself. Ngumiti ako at tumayo. I was homeschooled before senior high so I'm not good at socializing in class but I can try my best."Okay, Miss..." Tumingin siya sa identification card ko. "...Serene. Can you please come here and introduce yourself?"I nodded and smiled. Naglakad ako papunta sa gitna bago nagsalita."Hi, good afternoon. I am Serene," and I pointed my my ID. "I am 19, my pronouns are she or her. I am a Roman Catholic who serves Jesus Christ through a youth organization called WABOC. I don't have any talents but rest assured po that I will cooperate with you guys. Thank you."Miss Aya nods he
Verse for today:He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?—Romans 8:32Chapter 14"So you are westernized, huh?" Nanliit ang mga mata ng aking ina.Napabalik ang tingin ko kay Isaiah. I'm not shocked, though. He almost looks foreign. His eyes are blue and his complexion is white. Masungit ang mukha niya. He always looks sleepy. He once told me that his hair was originally blonde but he's just applying bleach regularly to cover it with black. He suddenly reminds me of Aslan Jade from Banana Fish.Tumango siya at sumagot sa aking ina."Yes..."I traveled my eyes around. I am really shocked Mom's not in her work. Minsan ko lang siyang nakikita sa loob ng mansyon at parang... hindi ako sanay. While on the other hand, my father—which is more absent in the mansion more than Mom—is not here as usual."Does your parents have business?"
Verses for today:But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.–John 4:14Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.—Proverbs 3:6Chapter 17It's been like several months since the confession Isaiah just made. Hindi na kami masyadong nagkikita gaya dati dahil na rin sa pagkaabala ko sa pag-aaral. Our second semester made me cut ties with my free time. I am always busy, feeding my eyes with the light of my laptop screen full of presentations, long essays and poems or literature-related works, outlines for thesis defense, at marami pang iba.But I think it is also convenience for me. I am not yet ready to respond to his recent words for me. He is not forcing me say anything right af
Verse for today:And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.—1 Corinthians 13:13Chapter 16"Anong team ka?"I moved my head towards the girl's direction. She was smiling from ear to ear while holding a handmade banner. She is also wearing a bandana and jersey representing the other team.I shook my head. "I don't know po. Both of the team are good at it."We are inside the court and everyone is screaming in unison in every point their team gets. They are also happily cheering them; I can't counteract because even me is anticipated as well. This is my—I think—fourth or fifth time watching a basketball competition in our campus."But the blue team seems winning. They have been scoring a lot," dagdag ko.Sumimangot ang babae. "You mean, team ni Reion? That's ridiculous, ang red team ang chini-cheer ko. Palibhasa'y bangko ang kambal kong iyon kaya nananalo ang
Verse for today:Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.—Ecclesiastes 7:9Chapter 15Travis Isaiah Zastendere | 17 years old$1,000,000 (printed in USA)I felt like the whole world collapsed on my back as I read the words written on the paper. Isaiah's currently 19 and he's turning 20 next month, meaning that it has only been three years since he had this wanted poster. Naghanap pa ako ng ilang detalye roon pero wala na akong makita pang iba kun'di ang pangalan at detalye tungkol sa kanya.His hair on the poster was blonde and is smoothly covering the sides of his forehead. Masyadong masama ang tingin niya sa litrato. There is a glimmering emerald earring on his left ear. He looks more decent on the picture but the undesirable expression written on his face was too overwhelming.Ibinalik ko iyon sa kaninang pinaglalagyan. I left Ate Kei's room with a grudge in mind. Nagmamadali akong
Verse for today:He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?—Romans 8:32Chapter 14"So you are westernized, huh?" Nanliit ang mga mata ng aking ina.Napabalik ang tingin ko kay Isaiah. I'm not shocked, though. He almost looks foreign. His eyes are blue and his complexion is white. Masungit ang mukha niya. He always looks sleepy. He once told me that his hair was originally blonde but he's just applying bleach regularly to cover it with black. He suddenly reminds me of Aslan Jade from Banana Fish.Tumango siya at sumagot sa aking ina."Yes..."I traveled my eyes around. I am really shocked Mom's not in her work. Minsan ko lang siyang nakikita sa loob ng mansyon at parang... hindi ako sanay. While on the other hand, my father—which is more absent in the mansion more than Mom—is not here as usual."Does your parents have business?"
Verse for today:Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.—Romans 12:15Chapter 13"...introduce yourselves," I heard our teacher— Miss Aya spoke.Napatingin sa akin lahat nang tapunan ako ng guro ng tingin. I am in the first seat that's why I am sure I'd be the one to introduce myself. Ngumiti ako at tumayo. I was homeschooled before senior high so I'm not good at socializing in class but I can try my best."Okay, Miss..." Tumingin siya sa identification card ko. "...Serene. Can you please come here and introduce yourself?"I nodded and smiled. Naglakad ako papunta sa gitna bago nagsalita."Hi, good afternoon. I am Serene," and I pointed my my ID. "I am 19, my pronouns are she or her. I am a Roman Catholic who serves Jesus Christ through a youth organization called WABOC. I don't have any talents but rest assured po that I will cooperate with you guys. Thank you."Miss Aya nods he
Verse for today:For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.—Hebrews 12:3Chapter 12"What? Crush mo 'yung Alegre na naghahatid-sundo sa'yo?" Castellina unbelievably laughed."I don't know either, Castellina. I might be pressured if I talk about it with Aleah. Savy is also inexperienced about this kind of feeling so I chose to tell you about it." My lips quivered.I thanked Isaiah for singing for me over the phone. I'm not very much introduced to romance world and I'm not the hopeless romantic type of a woman but this thing... is such called infatuation or love?"Hmm. What do you feels when you're with him?" she asked."I'm always comfortable with him. Pero no'ng gabing 'yon... when he sang for me, it was different. I can't explain."Ngumiwi siya. "Ang korni mo naman! 'Wag kang overreacting. That's just a simple feeling. It would fade
Verse for today: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. — Psalms 51:7 Chapter 11 "Hindi ba pwedeng... pakiusapan?" Castellina broke the defeaning silence inside the dorm. "Sister, that's Serene's mother we are talking about," tugon ni Savy. I felt a sudden lump in my throat that I cannot speak. I know Mom's not that atrocious and I truly understand her desire for me but it hurts. Mahirap para sa akin na umalis at iwan ang pamilya na nabuo rito sa loob ng apat na taon. They are also my home. "Obey her," diretsong sambit ni Aleah. "Aleah?!" pabulong na sigaw ng dalawa. "Do you really agreed to her mother for commanding her to leave us? Pwedeng umalis si Serene dito, but not to the point of signing off as one of us!" saad ni Castellina. Tumungo na lang ako. It mattered not how many times I ask for my friends' opinion. At the end, I wo
Verse for today: Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. — 1 Corinthians 13:7 Chapter 10 "Are you sure po na hindi magagalit sa akin ang mga bandmates mo? You left them there," I worriedly said to Isaiah. He moderately maneuvered the car before looking at me. He suppressed a gentle smirk to me. "They won't," aniya. "Babalik din ako pagkahatid ko sa'yo. It's more safer if you have someone with you in this case." Sumandal ako sa upuan ng sasakyan at mataman siyang tiningnan. "Isaiah, I don't want you to think that I am a damnsel in distress. I am naturally shy but I can stand on my own despite of my disadvantages. Sana ay hindi rin ako nagiging pabigat sa'yo." His brows shut. "Why did you come up with that thought?
Verse for today: My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. — Proverbs 1:10 Chapter 9 Why is Isaiah here? Paulit-ulit pumasok iyon sa isipan ko. I was enraged that he called Fleur dumb. He should respect Fleur, whether who she is, not just because she's living in a luxurious mansion. Are they related? Inihagis niya sa isang maliit na basurahan ang natirang sigarilyo at nakapamulsang naglakad palapit sa amin. I thought he's going to greet us but he just passed by and went upstairs. "Why are you here?" striktang tanong ni Fleur. "May naiwan akong gamit. You think I went here for Damiel?" He rolled his eyes. "Aalisin mo na lahat ng gamit mo rito? Why? So you could finally have your own chaotic and disgusting life? Hindi ka papayagan ni Dad!" Fleur blurted out. "Like I care, huh?" Matagal siyang nakipagtitigan kay Fleur bago inalis ang tingin niya rito. Before he finally get off o