Semua Bab Echoing the Laments (Filipino): Bab 11 - Bab 14

CHAPTER NINE Pagpasok ko pa lang sa room ay binati na ako ng mga kaklase ko dahil sa pagkapanalo ko sa nationals. The pictures were posted on our school’s page kaya naman ay paniguradong marami ang nakakita. I even saw Raya posting on twitter an edited image poster that was used in funeral with the word “Congratulations for Winning Nationals”” and my face. “Congrats!” “Paturo naman mag-speech, master.” Inulan ako ng bati hanggang sa  makaupo ako sa aking upuan. Agad namang tumabi sa akin sina Jen at Raya na sa tingin ko ay makikichismis nanaman. I rolled my eyes. “Kumusta Baguio? May nakilala ka bang fafi?” “Wala, Jen.” “Tss, eh kayo ni Damien?” “Anong meron sa amin?” “Ano nga ba?” Tano

CHAPTER ELEVEN   Matapos ang nasaksihan naming iyon ay pinauna na naming umuwi si Andrew. Damien and I went to the nearest cafe as he said that he has something important to tell me.   “Ano ang sa’yo?” He looked down at me. His face is serious but gentle. His one hand is in his pocket.   I am beside him in front of the counter. Tumingala ako para sa mga pagpipilian. “I’m fine with frappe or coffee jelly.” Ibinalik ko sa kanya ang tingin at naabutan kong nasa akin pa rin ang mga mata niya. “Uh, I’ll go first.” I awkwardly said, pointing the tables. Siya naman ay tumango bago umabante palapit sa counter.   I chose the spot near the window where we can watch the vehicles passing by. Nilapag ko ang bag ko sa likod ng pabilog na upuan. I clasped my hands on the table as I watch the view from my side, thinking what will happened on our interview tomorrow with Junjun.   I sighed then bo