40: Never without you

Some people got hurt in the incident. The people who attacked us were caught, and they were stopped from hurting anyone again. Everything was okay when Kerus, Aecus, and I went for a check-up. My older brother had a band-aid on his forehead when I saw him, but he asked how I was first.My dad was very angry when he found out what happened. He wanted to get back at them to feel better, but Aecus and mom stopped him. The people who threw the stones were already caught. All of us, except my dad, were okay with the news.Kinuha ko ang basong may lamang tubig, sinubo ang vitamins at nilunok kasabay ng aking pag-inom. I just woke up this morning. I’ve already had breakfast, but I feel too lazy to move. I can’t just lie in bed all day because I have a follow-up check-up. I’m two months pregnant right now, and I’m still keeping it a secret from everyone. I haven’t even told Adeline and Reagan yet because I understand they’re both busy, and I want to tell Kerus first.“Ang sabi ng mommy mo

Last Updated : 2025-06-03

41: Asking for one’s hand

“Kumusta? Naglose weight ka?” puna ni Adeline, nauuna ng lakad. “Nga pala. After this uuwi akong probinsya. Ayos lang ba sa ’yo?”She came to the house to check on me and spend some time together. I understand that she is busy. It’s okay with me if she rarely gets to visit.I met her at the gate. We were walking together toward the main door. She brought some gifts like vegetables and fruits from their province. We were both carrying the paper bags.“Miss na miss na kasi talaga kita,” I confessed, iniwasan ang nauna niyang tanong. “For me, ayokong umuwi kang probinsya. Mamimiss kita.”Do I sound selfish?“Alam ko naman ’yon! Ano ka ba!” natatawang aniya, pinalo pa ako nang mahina sa braso. Hindi pa rin talaga siya nagbabago. Ang ugali niyang ’yan ang gustong-gusto ko kaya hindi ko matanggap na uuwi siyang probinsya.“Pero kung doon gagaan ang loob mo, ayos sa akin,” I said seriously. “You’ve already done so much here, Adeline. It looks like you’re going to choose yourself this time

Last Updated : 2025-06-08

Epilogue:

Malinis at maayos ang opisina. Sa isang mesa ako nakaupo, suot ang puting longsleeve na polo at abala sa pagbuklat ng ilang papelas habang pinipirmahan ang mga ito. Bumukas ang pinto ng aking opisina. Nakita ko si Gabriel, ang aking sekretarya, na may hawak na puting folder, puno ng dokumento. “Gabriel, kumusta na ang proseso ng land titling sa Sitio San Andres?” tanong ko agad sa kaniya dahil noong nakaraan pa ako nanghihingi ng update.Seryoso niya akong sinagot, “Sir, nasa final verification na po sa Registry of Deeds. Sabi ng contact natin, isang linggo na lang lalabas na ang mga titulo. Lahat ng 84 na pamilya, kasama sa listahan. Pati na rin po ang iniingatan niyong mga plantation para sa mga taong-bayan.”“That’s a good news,” napatango-tango ako. “Finally, hindi na matatakot ang mga taong palayasin sila kahit nanay ko pa ang may hawak ng papel.”“Ibang klase kayo, sir. Kayo na nga ang naglabang makuha nila ang karapatan sa lupa, ngayon kayo pa ang nagbigay ng bagong pag-asa.

Last Updated : 2025-06-18

All Chapters of Satrikana Series 1: Heart’s Desire : Chapter 41 - Chapter 43

40: Never without you

41: Asking for one’s hand

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