Hacienda Esperanza Novels & Stories

They both gasped at what they saw before them. There, nestled in a very shallow valley, was an oasis of green. There was a very large home built in Spanish hacienda style at the center of a large emerald-green lawn. There were a number of young trees growing — and apparently thriving — in the green expanse. Eventually they would shade the house. In addition, there was a tennis court, a very large swimming pool, and a number of outbuildings. “My God!” Kim squeaked. “What is this?” “It looks like Carol and Bill have a little bit of Heaven of their very own, sweetie.”

She replied with a smile as she watched Philip leave the studio to answer a call. Dana had settled well in California within the short period that they had arrived. She turned on the T.V and watched the crisis going on in America and then it got to a certain point where she heard about the CRUZ company, owned by Maria and Manuel Cruz. The company was accused of plagiarism and infringement.

Bilang isang taong walang kamag-anak, walang mapagkakakitaan at tunay na banyaga sa lugar na ito kaya sino ba siya para tumanggi diba? “Saan kita maaring puntahan kung gusto ko man ng trabaho?” tanong ni Euphie sakaniya kaagad. “Sa may Santa Cruz. Ilang lakad paglagpas mo sa may Plaza Goiti, makikita mo ang isang gusaling may nakapaskil na 'Femme Fatale' sa labas.” Pagtuturo ni Esperanza sakaniya. Napataas bigla ang kilay nito't napatingin kay Euphie. “Sandali, Hindi ba nanggaling ka na dun?”

Nestled in the rolling foothills of Laurel, Batangas is a picturesque resort-subdivision called Woodland Vista. Spanning 300 hectares, it’s made up of townhouses, condominiums, condotels, pools, private estates, a golf course, a country club and a hotel. Tonight though, it’s just a fathomless pool of inky blackness because there’s an unscheduled power interruption from its energy provider, BATELEC II.

I looked at her suspiciously knowing she was lying because I have been seeing her from my window. I know the Jayden boy,his dad and Nik have done business before. Everyone knows the Jones family. One of the untouchable family in the USA. Nik and I moved to America about six years ago because we missed this place and the headquarters needs more supervision. Max and Esperanza are graduating high school next semester. Esperanza is graduating early because she moved one grade ahead. She turns more and more into her mom every passing day. "Eww..stop licking my hands. That is disgusting" Es says in disgust wiping her hands in her dress.

(2) Manong - is a term used in reference to older men and has a respectful connotation. (3) Hacienda - profit-making enterprises linked to regional or international markets. Estates were integrated into a market-based economy aimed at the Hispanic sector and cultivated crops such as sugar, wheat, fruits and vegetables and produced animal products

"You lied to your grandmother?" "I didn’t lie," he said smoothly. "I omitted unnecessary information." She gaped at him. "There’s a difference?" "In business and in life," he said, amused. Valeria groaned, leaning her head back against the seat. They were so screwed. The Brunch – Herrera Family Estate If Alejandro’s penthouse screamed modern minimalism, the Herrera family estate screamed old money elegance. Expansive gardens, a towering colonial-style mansion, and a dozen staff members bustling about like a well-oiled machine.

We broke from the hug and I couldn't keep my eyes off her, she looks so familiar,like I've seen her somewhere before but I can't put my finger on it. Just then mom,dad and Flynn came behind me. "Hey mom and dad,hello Flynn" my brother said hugging our parents and awkwardly waving at Flynn. Jayden isn't really a fun of Flynn,he says he is too perfect to be true but I always brush it off because I'm happy with him. "Oh my ,you must be Esperanza. I am Fernanda and this is my husband Gabriel,it is lovely to finally meet you. My son can't stop bragging about you"mom says and she turns red.

Lihim lang umano itong nakatingin sa kanya sa malayo sa tuwing magku-krus ang landas nila sa labas ng kanilang lupain at dream come true raw ang makasama siya. "Bienvenida, Señorita. Ito ang kanlurang bahagi ng hacienda El Sueño." Sakay ang kabayo ay nilakbay nila ni Diego ang lupain patungo sa mansyon. Malawak ang nakikita niyang pag-aari ng mga ito. Sa bahagi na tinahak nila ay ang niyogan at taniman ng mga suha at mangga. Namilog ang mga mata ni Alexa sa sariwang pananim na nakita. Sagana ang mga iyon at maayos na pinangangalagaan ng mga tauhan.

“I thought we was still arguing tonight. Where are we aiming to steal a hundred horses?” “The Hacienda Flores,” Call said. “I knowed it,” Augustus said. “We ain’t going on a cowhunt, we’re launching an assault.” The Hacienda Flores was the largest ranch in Coahuila. It was there when the Rio Grande was just a river, not a boundary; the vaqueros would cross that river as casually as they crossed any stream. Millions of acres that had once been part of