"Good Morning, Reverend Jaiden!" a lady in green shouts as Jaiden walks to the side of the street. "To you as well, Grace," he said as he beamed a smile.
"You're all smiles today, did something good happen?" she asked, trying not to appear desperate for gossip.
"No, as a matter of fact, I am just as happy as I'm yesterday," he said in the most sincere voice he could manage for the moment. "I see," the lady nodded as to not impede his private life.
As Jaiden walks up to the church he can see a line forming to get in. For a moment he thought that this service would be for a full house.
Jaiden lets out a deep breath and prepares himself for the 10:00 am sermon. Meanwhile, Pastor Ha
"To what floor?" I asked, as my index finger hovered over the panel.Just to be clear, a new guy went into the lift a few seconds ago. To be honest, I kinda wished that he didn't make it to the barely closing elevator doors. More importantly, I hope he didn't see me mashing the buttons to make the doors close a little more faster.Anyway, today is the day of the interview. And I believe I've accomplished pretty much everything I needed. I finished saying farewell to my hometown, moving to a new place, and now I'm finally heading for a new job. However, that will all boil down to whether I will get hired or not.The single other occupant in the elevator pushed his glasses up his nose and gave this stern look, "Hi," he said flatly.
THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER, A well thought of disaster in that matter. To be honest, the journey of writing this narrative had put me in a constant strain of what if scenarios. It is like exploring a new entire world without a single idea about the consequences the realm exhibits. And, as much as I hate to admit it, romance is a weakness I would rather omit. It is a reality that my virgin mind failed to navigate freely. To simply say, this story is a fraud— a slice of life drama advertising itself as a young-adult romance. I also do have some reservations in calling it an oversimplified chick-lit story. In the end, I decided to go the most logical route and face my unyielding fear to reconsider my abstinent views towards intimate correspondence.I knew that I needed to rekindle the lost flare of my hopeless romantic heart, and so I did. I made a brave decision a
One thing I learned in life was never to live a lie, one or two can be forgiven, but more than that is too much. I also implore you not to rely so much in white lies. To tell you, it is the kind of shit that pulls you under if you don't use it right! Much like one of those myths everybody believes because of their fragile hearts. Trust me, living a life with a lie always does not end well, I'm one of those people who exploited it and ended up lost. And In case you are wondering why I'm investing my time in this monolog, Oh! I wish I could tell you. By the way, I'm Melissa Santiago, not much for a name, but Tatay loved to call me Mimi. I do not use it anymore thoug
It was never my intention to be caught up in the camera, and act like nothing while they are taking a picture of some poor girl being bullied in the cubicle. More than anyone— I'm always on the side that you can barely see me. So to say, my life was never in the spotlight. I can see myself as a blur, or just a scribble in a comic book— not even as a sidekick or anything. To put it simply, I was just an ordinary college gal in the Media Arts department. "Stop!" A slightly dainty girl stormed in, her long brownish-caramel hair swaying like whiplash. She is sporting her blue V-neck sweater, and red and black plaid skirt, while exuding her composed aura. Matilda Fernandez, most w
Matty already went home after our small conversation. As for me, my day was just starting. I'm on my way to a part-time job at a convenience store just between our house and the capital. Seeing the road quite empty, I think it is going to be a long afternoon. The almost worn out sign was flickering, and the cemented floor has some obvious cracks. Perhaps it is time for me to inform the owner about some repairs. Well not that it is urgent. I saw Rex sitting on the counter busy playing with his phone, I can see he pretty much focuses on other things than his responsibility in manning the store. The digital effect, together with the voice of a female character, is loudly e
She never intended to be what she is today, a smart, daring girl who will always uphold justice. At least that is what many think. Like known to many, she grew up in the line of politicians. Starting from her Great Grandfather, and her Grandfather the current president of the republic Philippines. Along with her Tito's and Tita's who had been famous senators, congressmans & congresswomen, and mayors. Even her parents are famous, Her dad is the Mayor of Capital City, managing the flourishing urban and suburban communities situated in it and her mother was an accomplished Lawyer. It is easy to imagine a political dynasty of well-deserved politicians creating a peaceful order. With her family's rule, the Philippines has never been an i
Walking on a night path, the dimming street lamps are twinkling like stars, illuminating the road with a chilling light. The scene was that of a thriller story, or those psychological horror dvds that Natalie is always watching in the living room, the moon was nowhere to be seen as it was obscured by thick clouds. I took careful steps, almost imagining myself being murdered in the middle of the night. I have been taking a lot of overtime lately because I've been coming home late. "Ah, I hate myself," Looking at my slightly shivering body, I could almost feel the bristles of hair on my arms. I ran silently, but it was more like a rushed walk. As I passed by the last intersecti
The sound of planes was still distorting the shattering chatter of people hustling and bustling on the busy airport despite the lack of stars in a setting sky. The passengers are now moving from the exit as they had just arrived back to the Pearl of the Orient Seas, the Philippines. Every few minutes, planes are landing and taking off. Arrivals are announced, and parents breathe a sigh of relief when they learn that their children have returned safely. It was a frantic scene as individuals gradually adjusted to the cacophony. Families after families are arriving one by one. There are voices of people being annoyed after learning that the flight they had been waiting for for the las