Filipino Story Novels & Stories

walang tigil na pagpapaumanhin niya. “Ayos lang ako,” nakangiting sabi ko at kinuha ang mga gulay na pinamili ko. “Clumsy talaga ako kahit kailan,” natatawa niyang sabi at binuhat ang mga pinamili niya. “I resided here in the Philippines for over 2 months only so I can’t put myself in a comfortable blanket. Sinasanay ko pa ang sarili ko, but I can talk tagalog faster and good because my grandparents are with me in San Francisco,” paliwanag niya.

At dahil hindi naman ako sanay uminom nang ganoon karami, ramdam ko na ang init sa katawan ko. Maya-maya pa ay nag-umpisa na ring magsipaghiritan ang lahat ng mga nakakatawang jokes. Pati si Camille ay tuwang-tuwa sa amin. “Filipino culture is really heartwarming.” “Of course, we also know how to have fun.” “But not like this, this is crazy,” masayang kuwento ni Camille. “Don’t worry Boss, patikim pa lang ito.”

“Really?” “We should visit Philippines,” sabi nito sa nakababatang kapatid. “We should try riding a carabao.” Aba’t ikinuwento pa yata ni Harry ang most embarrassing moment niya noon. “Did Harry tell you that he rode on it?” “No, father did.”

Akala niya mga sindikato, at gesture lang ang salute, gaya-gaya kung baga. "And they are your soldiers?" tanong ng ina ni Knox, tinutukoy ang mga nakikita niya. "Not all soldiers, Mom. Some of them, doctors, pearl technicians, oceanographer, I also have, Lawyers, CEO'S, Professors but these people are assigned to different countries where I have businesses." "You're creating your own nation," puna ng ina. "I am still governed by the Philippines, following the rules, with strong influences and a commitment to fair play. That's why this place is licensed. With my method, the Philippines will have a strong connection with many nations."

Worried na sagot ko. “Do you believe that? Filipinos are very family-oriented and loving. That is why they are saying that. I already told you, don’t listen to the people around you. Listen to your self… there’s a lot a women who can produce a child even they are in their forties. That’s why they’re saying that because they’re making their children an investment.” Ginagawa lang nila na investment ang mga anak nila. Malungkot daw kapag walang anak. Pero, nasa atin naman siguro kung paano maging masaya.

“Non-negotiable in so far as I am concerned, I get it. But don’t you think that you need to get the Heartbreak Prince’s permission first?” She let out an exasperated sigh. “Of course I already did that! What do you take me for? His answer was an easy yes. He actually liked the story.” I was shut up with what Hannah just told me. Really? Enrique agreed? Well, I have to admit, Hannah wrote a beautiful story, siguro iba lang ang initial na dating sa akin kasi personal iyong kwento sa akin.

Mapagkakatiwalaan naman ang best friend ko na si Warren. Sa una ay hindi siya makapaniwala sa nalaman niyang 'yon mula sa akin ngunit naniwala naman nga siya habang humahaba ang kuwento ko sa kanya dahil nare-realize niya na totoo ang lahat ng 'yon at posibleng mangyari.

Itinatago niya ito nang napakahusay ngunit nakakakita ako ng mga sulyap, nakakita ako ng katibayan ng kanyang mga pakikipaglaban pagkalipas ng ilang taon at nakarinig ng ilang kwento. “Tama ka… Sana ay ginawa ko. Sinubukan ko pero ang tanging nakikita ko ay isang lalaki na umiibig, nasasabik sa wakas na ipakilala ang babaeng mahal niya sa kanyang mga kaibigan. Mayroon lamang ilang beses na ganoon siya kasaya, marahil ay hindi na kailanman naging kasing saya niyan kung isasaalang-alang ang nangyayari sa kanilang bahay noong panahong iyon… dapat alam mo ang bahaging ito.”

May isang araw na naisama namin si Hans sa trip namin at siya ang nagbantay kay Bailey dahil sobrang clingy ng isa, which is Dominic. We also had the chance to visit their Hotel at doon kumain ng lunch dahil mayroon din silang Filipino dish at namiss ko iyon! Kare-kare ang kinain namin at marami pa! Nakapagswimming din kami sa pool nila, meron din naman sa hotel na tinutuluyan namin pero mas nauna naming naexperience ang sa Five Star. May mga filipino rin pa lang employee si Dominic. We also went to some cafe like, Cafe Charlot, they had the best and biggie Burger and super delicious drinks! I love their triple cheesy burger with fries and shake!

“Si Dr. Superman.” Natawa ako sa sinabi niya. “Imposible iyang nasa imagination mo, Cha. Iyan, magkakagusto sa akin? You know that I have the most complicated life, at hindi lang ikaw ang may alam noon, pate sila rin. I didn’t even know where I came from.” “From the Philippines, of course. Chika ka. Ang galing mong mag-Tagalog tapos magtatanong ka kung saan ka galing.”