Chapter Eleven[ The lovers' quarrels]

Chapter Eleven [The lovers'💏 quarrels]

After being released from Jason's misdeeds, Nancy is turning into nowhere to go and is sobbing in silence that night as her pale, dreadful face is covered in tears.

As they continue to play their guitars and other musical instruments while expertly singing in a golden voice, the young masses never dare to argue.

While the two maidens are dining on the native booze brewed out of coconut sap and turning intoxicated with their eyes already falling, the purported Nancy’s brothers' envoy continues to speak with the chairman about problems.

This circumstance offers Nancy the best opportunity to visit the Chairman's wife again and continue talking about her ambitions for the neighborhood before she completely departs for law school in the city.

Jason is still searching every nook and cranny for Nancy's potential hiding places. Still, he is unaware that she has already begun quietly infiltrating the neighborhood with the chairman's wife and siblings.

“Madame Nancy, listen to what I have to say. Today, you must appear before each of them. So that no one can make fun of you for wearing that uniform, get ready by dressing nicely.”

Nancy is shown Mrs. Chairman's garment after she searches inside her tiny nipa hut for it.

“Since you are already there, take advantage of the opportunity to speak with them privately about this situation. I can appreciate that you don't currently have access to any other means of changing your profile, but you can still do so by donning this brand-new trend outfit dress.”

As Mrs. Chairman continues persuading Nancy to learn how to win their acceptance and trust regarding her proposition, she gives Nancy a pair of faded sexy shorts trousers and a well-fitted long-sleeve red shirt. As Mrs. Chaiman continues persuading Nancy to learn how to win their acceptance and trust regarding her proposition, she gives Nancy a pair of faded sexy shorts trousers and a well-fitted long-sleeve red shirt.

"You put on some lipstick and makeup, dress up with some jewelry, don some new white rubber shoes, and mix with the youthful crowd.” As Mrs. Chairman convinced,

"I'm sure Sir Jason and the other visitors won't be able to recognize you easily as you appear before them as completely modern, educated, well-versed, and potential new administrator of the Hacienda Buena Gracias. Talked to the leader of the young group first and secretly discussed your agenda while the others are busy with their concerns," the woman said.

 Two days prior, Jason had already shown her the tremendous, wide tract of uncultivated, virgin forest territory that fell under her purview.

Nancy was still thinking about the woman's idea because it goes against her pre-planned strategy. These individuals seem to be inexperienced farmers with interests outside of farming livestock in remote areas.

Most of these young people like venturing outside their families in search of new, improved, and civilized ways of living in the contemporary world.

How could I persuade this young bunch to concentrate on leveling the vacant property I intended to use as payment for their father?

” How could I persuade this young bunch to concentrate on leveling the vacant property I intended to use as a reward  for their father?”

Nancy ponders as she prays,

She sighs deeply and prays, "Oh Lord, give me the wisdom that these people can understand my good aim of helping them stop stealing and seizing other people's cattle so that they can feed well, dress nicely, and acquire what they seek.” Nancy says her prayers while keeping an eye on the group and casting her gaze at other middle-aged guys who enjoy drinking alcoholic sap from coconut palms.

“I only want to teach them how to catch fish, not just eat fish from fertile, wide oceans that are already held by people who deserve it because they know how to work hard to reap the rewards of their labor.”

As she accepts the advice from the wife’s leader, Nancy is focusing on her prayer.

Mrs. Chairman describes how Nancy was able to infiltrate them and conspire covertly with the boss, adding,

"Madam, after you coordinate with our youth leaders, they can secretly forward the message to their parents who were your farmers when Don Fausto was the administrator. That is my idea, and I'm going to let my husband know about it so he can facilitate the discussion later on while we gather their legitimate personal information to be forwarded to your email address. No one will discover our agenda until they realize that we already have your reward land title. We are belonging to a group of young people.”

The wife acknowledges that Nancy has already changed into appropriate clothing to join the younger group as someone who can mingle with others her age in the mountain village. The wife acknowledges that Nancy has already changed into appropriate clothing to join the younger group as someone who can mingle with others of her age in the mountain village.

Nancy eventually found a spot to join the young group after a visitor from the town proper accepted her as one of them, understanding she could be a team player. She gradually came to understand their musical preferences and styles.

The group's leader draws everyone's attention and asks them to share their abilities and talents with the group as they form a musical band and practice playing musical instruments.

Nancy, who is under twenty years old and a graduating law student at the University, has shown her physical ability and sporting prowess. She can sing and dance, but she isn't very good at playing an instrument.

After some time, she recalls her early years when she saw a girl with a bamboo flute and a trumpet because the New Year was about to end. She also recalls that the next day was Jason's birthday. She looks at her watch. She smiles and cheerfully takes the flute and trumpet from the little girl and rewards her with the fancy earrings that were lent to her by the little girl's mother.

She stands in front of the throng while playing the happy birthday tune on the kids' flute as it gets close to midnight and possibly the party will soon come to an end.

Everyone applauds Nancy's happiness in front of them, and after her musical performance, she even bows her head.

Then he used the trumpet to signal for joyful gatherings and the flute to play the tune of the Philippine Old Lang sign songs once again in preparation for the New Year's celebrations.

Everyone notices them, including Jason, who is seated close to the Representatives and the Chairman, currently drinking fermented coconut sap since they appear inebriated.

Because of her trendy, sensual attire, Jason doesn't recognize Nancy, but he is enthralled by her distinct beauty and charisma. He can't help but feel his pulse beat faster as he looks at her, and as he draws closer, he tries to identify her.

Sadly, he did not clarify that she was simply identical to his fiancé.

“She is a tough guy and never wears makeup like that or sexy clothing, therefore you are not that, my darling.”

Jason begs Nancy, who is posing as an innocent young girl, as he says, "Can you please play the flute for me?" as she gently lies low while demonstrating how to play the bamboo flute. He added.

"Are you aware of where my cherished fiancé goes? I've spent over an hour looking for her.”

Nancy shook her head in denial and continued playing the flute as everyone was listening to what he said in a drunken tone.

The chairman spoke into the microphone afterward saying,

"Dear youth, members, and all gathered here, I would like to welcome to you all our guest speaker from Hacienda Buena Gracias. Today are our peak hours and we should let our visitor talk and share his message before us all here present in the meetings.”

The entire community is present for that particular night for the mountain people as the chairman roams the area with complete authority, even to the furthest point where his jurisdiction can extend.

"Tonight, a representative of Captain Rafael Coronel, who is the eldest son of Don Fausto Coronel and who has been living in the United States for a significant amount of time to pursue his US Navy marine training and military services for almost 10 years. His representative is none other than Captain Redante Recapuente from Philippine Constabulary Military Camp," he says with joy.

"Let's applaud him," someone said.

 Even Nancy, who is seated in the Bermuda grass with her small group, appears afraid.

When Capt. Redante seized the microphone, and Jason stood up. He asked for permission to seat down next to Nancy while his friends teased him for having such strong confidence to be among the youngsters. But Nancy remained passive and pretended to be innocent because her moment had not yet arrived.

She can start talking with the young leaders as the gatherings go on to explain why she has come to join them. She pauses.

"I am in front of you because I was sent by the commanding officer to follow up on our unfinished assignment on the emancipation and land reform program from the Rafael administration many years ago.” The Captain stated.

“He unexpectedly received a message asking him to join the US military, so he had to pursue academics and training at the same time. We sincerely apologize to all of you for the delay in the projects.” He continues while roaming his eyes around them.

“His previous effort, which involved recognizing and granting titles to those deserving farmers of Don Fausto by a court order from the Philippine Supreme Court and an agrarian reform program, was unsuccessful.” He further recognizes it.

As his spokesman, the captain must inform everyone in the community,

"Today is your day to rejoice in your victory and release from the shackles of being long-term renters. You are now the legitimate owner of the hectare of idle land next to you that is under the control of the Hacienda.” As his spokesman, the captain must inform everyone in the community,

“But we would like to let you know the terms and conditions that will be released soon for everyone to know so that you can adhere to the criteria,” he continued. “We pledge to do everything in our power to raise your level of living, enabling you to take care of your family's essential requirements and the young children's education.”

He grinned and said, "We'll give you seminars and livelihood programs for others in the neighborhood, especially for your wife and daughters. We just want to ask for your cooperation, understanding, and patience while you wait for the results of your labor."

"So, before we end, can I hear from you any comments, remarks, or anything?" he asks the audience.

Nancy gets forward to speak on behalf of the organization.

"Can we ask when precisely the time of your projects are to be finished or the time frame for the fulfillment of this proposal, Sir? Your thoughts, suggestions, and motives are so great that all of us here are convinced.” The audience members were muttering to one another about whether or not what Nancy was asking was accurate as everyone nodded in agreement. Because the gathering place is still small and cramped, the majority of the guys are positioned behind the community's gloomy regions. The chairman can categorize attendees according to their affiliation with his community, while some attendees are just inquisitive onlookers who love watching the young group perform.

Jason, on the other hand, turns to face Nancy and looks at her carefully with his two open sparkling eyes. He recognized Nancy's voice.

But he remained silent and only touched her feet as she sat cross-legged in the center of the group of young people.

Jason is the only person who can identify her as the sole child of Don Fausto. Jason remembers her voice from when she talked.

Following up on his suggestion, the captain said, "We can send you the memo as soon as possible. We are just checking and gathering all the necessary information of all the qualified applicants here as we ask the chairman to take responsibility for the census so that we can process the application for your land title."

Captain Recafuerte continues,

By the way, we also need your assistance in finding Don Fausto's missing young, attractive, and difficult daughter, who, according to the resource person, came to visit you here.”

He further mentions,

“Any of you who are familiar with her are welcome to get in touch with us as soon as possible and coordinate, as we urgently need her for the family's issue.”

Jason must follow Nancy as she quietly crawls behind the young group's shadows to escape while Captain gives them her descriptions.

"My tough girl, where do you think you're going?” He says with a smile as he crawls behind her.

“Why do you still care about something that is none of your business? Happy birthday! I'm just a weird, challenging guy for you that you later disregarded and ignored.”

As they backed away from them, Nancy continued to speak inaudibly in a sluggish voice.

When the pair enters a private space to resume their heated exchanges between lovers, Mr. Chairman is still discussing the issues with each of them as well as Captain Recafuerte.