Patama Sa Kaaway English Novels & Stories

“Get rid of that There’s-no-forever whining voice in your head. You know what the perfect battle cry would be?” “What?” “I’m going to teach you a new word: Laumlayag.” “Laun… Is that a Visayan word?” “Nope. It’s an encanto word. Mathias taught it to me.” Kate’s eyes widened. “It’s one of their common greetings, sort of like farewell. First, they touch their forehead lightly and then wave like this.” As mother and daughter lay on their backs staring up at the ceiling, at the glow-in-the-dark star stickers, Mrs. Lapuz demonstrated the greeting.

But Patricia just smiles at me, “This is what I do, I don’t expect any more than peace for my services.” I let out a small sigh of relief, “I have to ask a few questions, please?” They both nod with anticipation. “How is it that you speak English?” “What’s English?” Patricia questions, eyebrows engaging with the conversation, “The language you’re using. The one we’re speaking to each other.” “We’re speaking Skivak.” Everything must have different meanings around here. I can’t possibly be on Earth. My heartbeat echoes in my ears, steady but intense as if it were a thundering night.

Hi Nanuet ,I see you are quite early today ,Patalekah my worst nightmare at the palace, came forward to me with her stupid minions . " Patale lays ladaya waqt min 'ajl harayik , 'ana mashghul hqan , lidha yurjaa aliaibtiead (Patale ,I don't have time for your nonsense so please stay clear I am really busy) I said not even spearing her a glance I don't want to embarrass myself with English. "My name is Patalekah,you idiot and why can't you speak in English ,oh wait I think I know why because you are dumb ,she mocked me and her two stupid friends laughed .

Hindi mapawi ang ngiti ko habang sinasalubong ang mga turista na ito-tour namin ngayon. "Dios marhay na aldaw is?" A soft spoken girl asked. "It means Good Day in English." I answered politely. "Ohh.. that's it. Okay." Nag kibit balikat siya at pumasok na sa van. Sumunod naman ang iba pang mga turista. "We are going to the Cagsawa ruins to see the perfect view of the Volcano. We will be there after an hour so sit back, relax and enjoy the view of Albay."