Semua Bab Stirred Hearts: Bab 1 - Bab 5

How do you see yourself five years from now? This is a typical question in the interviews, whether it is for a job or an introduction about yourself on the first day of classes. As the time goes by, the dream I made years ago slowly faded as I entered the corporate world. I thought it was going to be an easy ride to achieve those dreams. I thought the timelines I created would accord with my plans. To my disappointment, it did not. My dream is to start studying for a masters degree at twenty three, now that I’m already twenty five, still working as a Sales and Marketing Coordinator in one of the manufacturers in the Philippines. Three years have passed since I graduated with my bachelors degree. “Any questions, violent reactions, concerns?” the managing director ask before she ended our meeting “None so far ma’am.” Jane, one of our foodservice sales agents. “Okay, great job for this week everyone. We’re on track, I do believe we can achieve our target for this quarter guys. B

Have you been in a situation where you want to fall in love with someone but you also refrain yourself from falling? Given the situation now, where cheating is normalised and settling with a no label relationship is okay, when people don’t look forward to getting married is something I’m scared to risk for. I don’t like spending time with someone that I wasn’t sure about. I always crave for progress, whether it's a career or love. I want something that I have to look forward to.I haven’t had any relationship because my parents didn't allow me way back when I was just a student, they just allowed me right after I graduated college, but then ever since I graduated, I’ve been used to refusing people who tried to pursue me. I hid the paper on my back, Benj was busy eating now. He just wanted to celebrate with me because his first operation was successful. After a few hours he had to go for his duty again. “Taray sumakses ka na pala.” pang-aasar ko ngunit parang wala naman siyang pake

I have been self cautious with everything. I've set plans for what I have to do, even the people I've been with. I do a lot of research even background checks by simply checking their social media accounts or even asking from a friend of a friend. I can't be certain with what I do. Everything has a reason behind, everything has to be triple checked before I proceed. As Sam walked me through the mall in Quezon city. I didn't ask him anything, even our agenda as to why we are here. Even though I don't have the idea, still I felt safe around him.We went inside the famous coffee shop in the mall, he ordered coffee beans and a cup of coffee for us, the usual double shot americano."I felt bad that I didn't give you the supply that you need for my coffee every weekend." he said while getting our order. "Bayad ko nga yun sa cellphone mo na nabasag ko," ngumisi siya sa akin habang napapailing."You're really absurd." he chuckled. "Where do you want to eat?" "I feel like eating at the foo