Chapter Forty-two: The Joyful ChoiceTeddy is gleefully clapping his hands in response to what his father said, and Ernest smiles and says,“God is to be praised. Undoubtedly, the angels in heaven are jubilant about the salvation of one man who has acknowledged Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour,” Ernest exclaims, adding,"God is pleased that you chose to share His message of salvation with us. Congratulations, Darwin.""When was the last time you accepted Jesus Christ, Honey? You never shared that message to me or your kid Teddy?" Natalia asks Darwin as they exchange questions.While everyone laughs, Teddy's family is in need of an explanation for new issues that have come up, even though Ericka is at the height of her pain.Ernest agrees, but he won't speak about it since he believes it is no longer appropriate to criticize Darwin for failing to share the gospel with his family.However, Teddy is incredibly encouraging and understood what it meant right away, explaining, "Never
Chapter 43: The Scene That Reveals DesiresWith tears welling up in his eyes, Darwin wiped his face, neck, and arms with a fresh white towel, his face drenched from the tears.Darwin is restless and is getting up and down repeatedly while the physicians have been in the emergency room for two hours without finding anything. His actions are upsetting to those who are around who are also waiting for their own family members who are under medical treatment.Although Darwin is dressed in loose, half-legged grey pants and a white sando, the stressed-out, troublesome head of the family assumes he is a wealthy foreigner because Darwin is nearly six feet tall and has stunning blue eyes, straight blonde shoulder-length hair, and a beard.The man, who cannot speak English, has the bravery to tell those gathered in the waiting area that it is the nightfall hour. He takes a shot from a half-glass of strong wine and shouts.“It's not your business to act like you own the hospital, you braggart! Wo
Chapter Forty-four: [An illustration of human Wisdom]Natalia couldn't resist her cravings and kissed him on the lips when he locked the door. Even though Natalia didn't seem well, they both felt excited as Darwin was lying closer to her side and Natalia was flat on her bed. His hard bits inadvertently slid between her legs.Making love to Darwin can make her grief go away, as she states. "I become sick when I sense that you are getting cold to me even while we were alone at home." And happily adding,"What kindled your passion once more, my darling? You ought to treat me like this more often."After they hadn't had sex in almost five years due to the birth of her son Teddy, her insecurities disappeared as Darwin showed her how much she meant to him. He enjoys the sensation of pouring his stiff parts within Natalia as she asks him in whispers. He shuts his eyes, ejects his sperm, feels her full breast, and encircles her body with his arms."Honey, you know what will happen if we do i
Chapter Forty-five [ The Spark]Given that Ericka is constantly with her two brothers and that they appear to have influenced her appearance, which has made her appear athletic and masculine, the teachers don't seem to be able to voice their concerns about the neglect of her hygiene.When the parade time comes, a large number of spectators from various locations are already on the route, with Ericka leading the musical group and going in front by herself while other lower-level beauty queens have their male escort.To ensure she doesn't look alone or restless among the crowd, the commandant officer of the Citizens Army training is chosen to escort her. One female neighbor who lived close to her farm observed her modesty in a long, bright pink satin gown without sleeves and unbranded footwear with an umbrella and said,Erika, you make us grin so much because you look so lovely in your monochromatic, brightly colored suit; you didn't even wear a hairclip in your hair, and your youthful,
Chapter Forty-six [ The numerous shifts that occur in life]Turning back, Ericka senses something new in her femininity, but she is not yet aware of it."Alright, Papa, if you're still unsure about what to eat, I'd prefer to make hot black coffee and boiled green bananas."Her eyes did not look at her father, but as she walked barefoot and spoke to her thoughts, it appeared as though she was blind. She nearly collides with a hard branch of the guava tree with her forehead, but she manages to catch it and twist it to prevent her eyes from being poked.“I no longer enjoy these kinds of emotions. My environment feels like it is shrinking and going around in circles as I shake. “Furthermore,“Oh my God, please intervene to prevent this daydream from becoming a nightmare because this man is truly making my nerves end. The way he stares at me with that beautiful smile makes me think I could fall at any moment.”Thoughts drifted as she involuntarily turned away, staring at him with her face
Chapter forty-seven: [ The ring made of white gold]Teddy becomes upset when his mother looks at him, so he grabs Ericka to help them both get free of them. Teddy detests hearing both of them say things like,“Come on, buddy. I don't want to hear about what the two of them are talking about. Every time my parents act as though they want to kill each other, I feel like a steering wheel and get sick. They are like a tiger and a lion fighting for a piece of meat, contemptuously disputing one another's opinions, although the real reason is just money. They are unable to communicate with each other politely and clearly.” While the couple continued to debate the matter, Teddy and Ericka went to her residence.Teddy mimicked the words that his parents mentioned.“If we remain here, where will we acquire money?"Teddy went on,"That's the objective, and since I don't want them to break up, I don't like to know the outcome. I desired a whole family.”Teddy lost control, yelling and screaming i
Chapter Forty-eight [Having obligations as a child]Teddy and Ericka observe that the visitors have already begun switching partners, so the two pals join in and start dancing on the dance floor."It's my first time doing this with a companion like you, wait."Ericka said. they both laughed as they taught each other how to dance with a partner while enjoying a lovely melody. Teddy smiles as he immediately wraps his arms around her waist and places her two hands on either side of his shoulder.Teddy softly said, "This is how to dance with partner in the sway balance, Ericka," as he skillfully guided Ericka's body into a graceful sway to the music. Adding,” Then you sway your body gracefully with shoulders and move your feet with the legs while I touch your waist and hips like this.”Teddy is smaller than Ericka made him laughed loud catching the attention of John and Randy who also practicing how to dance with sweet love song sounds of music and other younger children of the invited g
Chapter Forty-nine [ Symptoms of the puberty stage]Darwin looks at Teddy to make sure he understands what he is trying to educate him about the development of personality.“We already have everything you need here, so you strive to avoid sharing what they have. If you can't find anything here, wait for your mother to buy it. However, try to avoid eating at other people's houses as much as possible. Tell them you're still full, that you just finished, or that you shouldn't eat with them since there are things in our kitchen that could deteriorate if left unfinished.” Darwin continues,“When they invited you to lunch with them, try to think of any reasonable justifications you can give them so they won't be offended or ashamed. The purpose is to assist you in maintaining your image as a responsible individual and to make them aware of the necessity for you to spend more time at home and only see them when they are available.”Darwin continues as Natalia sets up the breakfast."Even tho
Chapter Seventy-three [ The tiny seeds that grow into new plants ]Together with the guests, Ericka and her team sing Christian songs over and over again. Because no one ministers to them, the church workers sing other Christian songs that touch everyone's heart with their captivating, fantastic voice quality and lyrics, reawakening their spirits and souls that have been dormant for a long time.The Ericka group continues to sing a Christian, upbeat song nonstop, countering the opponents' strength and overwhelming the people's tumultuous emotions and desperate thoughts at the time.The upbeat songs of the youngsters, led by Ericka and the young church workers, revive even the inebriated laborers, defeating the power and effect of alcohol in their wretched lives.Together with the band, they sing a variety of upbeat tunes about God's goodness to His people till the sun rises in the east.Each line of the songs that Ericka and the group of church employees sing awakens and touches every
Chapter Seventy-two [ The Heart's music]Darwin recalls the horror that occurred when the government invaded the insurgents' camp.“The person in the Fox face mask uses a tiny spotlight in her lighter to target anyone at the campsite who is using drugs or having sex in an unethical manner.” Including“The tiger-faced female teacher, who seemed rebellious, almost sniffed every stick in the pouches, which caused her to develop a sex addiction. In contrast, I was still mentally sound at the time since he only sampled one stick. She has lost her sense of good and wrong since she is under the influence of illegal and prohibited narcotics used by syndicates, who convince her to rebel against the corrupted authorities that refuse to provide her a position for which she is qualified due to her teaching profession. "Darwin further recalls,"I was able to sneak away and run to the secret route walk to follow the river as it led down to the lowlands, and it worked out well."With a heavy sigh
Chapter Seventy-one [ The shift in viewpoints for a fresh start]John and Ericka lead the group saying, "Dear friends, this is also one of the best strategies to fight laziness and kill the boring time during this time," John concluded by mentioning the morning they spent on holiday in the countryside on a farm.After sharing the fruit juice and boiled bananas that day, the young men cheerfully left the backyard as the meeting came to an end.The group finds out something went wrong after that weekend. Because the opposing parents of the impoverished young boys and girls insisted that they stay at home and assist with everyday household chores while they were conversing and mingling with the nearby parents who shared their lifestyles over the holidays, the strategic plan didn't work out as planned. “It doesn't matter, Ate Ericka, because we young teenagers are eager to study and achieve unattainable goals. In our spare time at home, we covertly make sure to put in the effort to pract
Chapter Seventy [Using literacy to combat poverty]]Using a hanging string that they were using to move from one tree to another to get to their destination, Ericka, John, and the other senior students who are Ericka's classmates also jump abruptly from the huge trees in an effort to stop the filthy, immoral activities of the rebel leaders and to seize their illegal firearms, which they then throw and burn in the fire. They deliberately dump a big log as well.Even when the group members made a concerted effort to disrupt their activities, Horsey and his female partner didn't care what they did and kept manipulating one another in the center. At that point, Ericka and Alona learn that the gang's leaders are using illegal narcotics, while other members are already involved and addicted. Most of them are high on illegal drugs and don’t care anymore what’s going on around them as long as they can satisfy each other’s fleshly desires. To make it difficult for people under the influence
Chapter Sixty-nine [ The group known as Young Rebel] That day, Ericka is aware that her teacher might view her absences as an excuse, and she was unable to participate in group activities, quizzes, and daily recitations.She is already disappointed and wanted to congratulate Alona, her biggest rival for the highest honor student award for that school year's graduating class.“Since the school administration employs me to flaunt my beauty at school and fiesta parade activities as well as evening parties, I am aware that people in this town view me as the brightest star in the universe. They all knew who I was, but I missed class performances because of all those things.Her eyes turn gloomy,Ericka went on to say, "It makes a difference," "I would rather join the group of young rebels and help them change their perspective so that everyone is motivated to return and have faith in the government because nothing in this universe is perfect. “Adding,"The entire class was making fun of
Chapter Sixty-eight [The brightest star ]As they continue their conversation, Ericka and John had already left the school grounds."My darling younger brother, that would be fantastic. If you can achieve what you tell me now, I will be proud of you. I'll help you in my small ways, too. Do not be afraid to ask for my assistance if you are having trouble with your subjects. "Even though her written test was extremely difficult, Ericka is content as they stroll home in the late afternoon.When Ericka and John arrive at the large river close to the agricultural plantation, it is already dusk. Darwin and his family are inside the car, watching them settle in and rest while taking off their shoes and socks and still hoping to see the brightest stars above the vast, unclouded heavens.“Ericka started to sing,”Twinkle, twinkle little stars,How I wonder where you are,High and up above the sky,Shining as the brightest star.” John laughs as he remarks on her song's lyrics."Hey Ericka, ar
Chapter Sixty-seven [ The challenges faced by the students]Due to Ericka and John’s important written test that afternoon, Ericka is in a condition of rapid thinking and is fast to get out of the car, which has been gradually drying out due to the sunny days. Darwin also laughs at John's amusement at Ericka's attempts to dissuade him from joining the gang.As soon as the two students arrive at school, they still feel full and they take their seats. They just sat down after eating lunch with the workers, so their hands are clean. But the two students have the attitude to ask blessings every time they arrive home and before they leave their parents by getting their parents' right hand and placing it on each of their foreheads as signs of respect and considering their parents as God’s representative on Earth.When Ericka and John stealthily retrieve the plates and a spoon to fill with rice and green beans cooked with coconut milk and combined with green leafy vegetables and dried fis
Chapter Sixty-six [The Campground's Secret Group]Despite the group's awareness, Horsey the Chieftain is likewise not staying there. He left behind his other pals, who were popular with outsiders despite not seeming to be Filipino.He leaves the hidden site on black horses with a solitary female companion, and she led him to the waterfalls, where he silently navigates the lowlands in a boat.Sometimes he changes his facial camouflage, and when he reaches his car, he shows everyone who he is, hiding all of his camouflage in the plastic boxes buried in a secure place.A person may easily recognize him as a friend of the farmers in the area where Ericka and John live and go to school if they know the color of his car.However, because he is concealing his true identity, no one realizes that the tall, dark, gorgeous, and good-looking foreigner is one of the most formidable adversaries of corrupt government officials who might eventually jeopardize the peace and order of the democratic gov
Chapter Sixty-five [ The Lion and the fox]While she is already doing her housework in the bedroom, Ericka responds to her cousin's letter of invitation and asks her mother to send it to him in case he comes.When her two male cousins show up, Erica hides and gives her mother a covert signal regarding the letter. She can see her two male cousins' dejected and frowning faces as they leave the bedroom through the hidden openings.Elaine asks them in a loud voice, feeling curious,"Hold on, my two nephews. Are you no longer attending school? Since your third significant written test is tomorrow, as far as I can tell, you should begin reviewing your lessons right away. “"Don't worry about it, Auntie. We have control over our written exam. We are confident that we can still graduate from secondary school even if we don't review our lessons because our teachers can assist us in all of our topics.After high school, working on farms is undoubtedly our fate. Unless a new opportunity to work