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Lim, Russell B. - 12A St. Francis Solano - ABM

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Lim, Russell B. - 12A St. Francis Solano - ABM

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As Lumnay left the village, Awiyao continues to dance with Madulimay she noticed his grimace she says, "what's wrong." concerned. Awiyao says nothing at first but responds "It feels unfair to you and Lumnay that I'm doing this because of tradition, you should have someone else deserving of your love, not because of some tradition." Madulimay was confused before she understood what he meant but she smiles and replies "Then go to her, don't keep her waiting.". Awiyao stunned by this didn't know how to respond except for a big smile and embrace saying "Thank you! Madulimay!" as he bolts off to back to Lumnay, running faster than he has ever done so in his life, not long after seeing Lumnay in the distance he shouts over to her but before she could react she was embraced by Awiyao with saying to her "Not ever! again will I leave you again!" shouting into the night sky. Lumnay disoriented said but her face told a thousand words before giving Awiyao a passionate kiss.

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Tan, Ralph Benjamin M. -12 St. Francis Solano ABM

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Tan, Ralph Benjamin M. -12 St. Francis Solano ABM

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Lumnay finally found her true love.

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Isabella Ignacio 12 - St. Francis Solano

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Isabella Ignacio 12 - St. Francis Solano

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As Lumnay runs away from the ceremony, Awiyao lets out a sigh and turns around to get back to the wedding dance. But as he turns around he sees a woman and froze, " So you do still love that woman?" Madulimay spoke softly.

"My love, I can explain-" Awiyao walks toward her but he felt chills when he saw Madulimay's frown turn into anger.

"How dare you call me yours, when you just admitted you are using me for the sake of having a child" she exclaimed.

"I didn't have any choice, you know that without a child life is not worth living at all. You should be thankful I am doing this for us!" Awiyao excused. He thought what he said would calm down Madulimay and would see his point, but hearing this made the woman even angrier.

" How unbelievable of you to discard our emotions for the sake of living a worthful life. Remember Awiyao, A woman gave you this life, everything we see was from a woman."

Awiyao began to grow pale, he realized that what he was doing was wrong all this time. His heart fell when he realized what he had done to Lumnay.

"Let me make this up to you, Maduli-" but Awiyao gets cut off, " I am calling the wedding off." his face was horrified as he heard those came out of the woman's mouth.

"You should know, I may not be the most graceful dancer, or the best harvester in the tribe, like Lumnay. However, I am a woman who knows my worth." She left the scene, where Lumnay went as well.

Awiyao stood there thinking about what just happened and realizes something, he may think life is not worth living without a child, but Madulimay have carved a thought in his head.

" Without women, there is no life at all." He then drops on his knees, while the gangsas cover the sound of his crying.

#dasurv

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Alternative ending for wedding dance (Flash Fiction)

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Dela Cruz, Arianna, U., Grd. 12 - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Dela Cruz, Arianna, U., Grd. 12 - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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"If that's what makes you happy, I'll be happier all alone"

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Villareal, Sharmainne Rwen R. - 12A St. Francis Solano - ABM 

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Villareal, Sharmainne Rwen R. - 12A St. Francis Solano - ABM 

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"I can be who I want to be, even if I have to do it without you"

You're not the only man in the world. If you cannot accept me as a whole, surely there must be a better man suited for me.

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Beatrice Anne L. Clemente - 12A St. Francis Solano - ABM

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Beatrice Anne L. Clemente - 12A St. Francis Solano - ABM

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#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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" Kaya't sabay tayong bibitaw, sa ating huling sayaw"                               #folktalesinthe21stcentury             

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Maria Casandra C. Navarro- 12A St. Francis Solano-ABM

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Maria Casandra C. Navarro- 12A St. Francis Solano-ABM

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Trisha delos Reyes - 12A St. Francis Solano - HumSS

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Trisha delos Reyes - 12A St. Francis Solano - HumSS

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She thought that it was irrevocable since it remains. Maybe not as tender as it was before, but still enough to reminisce over.

Their love was truly as strong as a river.

A periodic river.

For even though the streams venture roughly, they can only flow during intervals.

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John Connell C. Osmeña - 12A St. Francis Solano - ABM

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John Connell C. Osmeña - 12A St. Francis Solano - ABM

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Lumnay was actually able to produce a child. A few years after awiyao marries madulimay, he realizes that this woman can not give him a child as well. So he visits his ex-wife because he still loves her but she died giving birth a few years back. But the child was healthy and lived. Awiyao does not know this and after Apo Bayuye told him she was able to make a child with another man he was shattered and so in depression he never tried to create a family again. The End.

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Bianca Renomeron - 12 St. Francis Solano - ABM 

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Bianca Renomeron - 12 St. Francis Solano - ABM 

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"You were pretty,
Your eyes that looked at me
Your voice that called out to me
Everything, everything
To me, you are special."

#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Erica Maye S. Rodrin - 12 St. Francis Solano - ABM

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Erica Maye S. Rodrin - 12 St. Francis Solano - ABM

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"In the end, you still chose me" #folktalesinthe21stcentury

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WEDDING DANCE : A Decade After👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️.....  Awiyao and Lumnay's Conversation ft. Modern Era a decade after their story.

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Espocia, Andrea N. - 12A St. Francis Solano || ABM

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Espocia, Andrea N. - 12A St. Francis Solano || ABM

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10 years ago, a couple took different paths because of certain obstacles they had a hard time avoiding. After a such a long time of Awiyao not having any conversations with Lumnay, he decides to check in on Lumnay and see if she is doing well. :>

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Leila Maureen Nacional – 12A St. Francis Solano - ABM

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Leila Maureen Nacional – 12A St. Francis Solano - ABM

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“I have felt love for you before, and now it will be more and more.”

#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Gabriella Annice Alvero - 12 St. Francis Solano - ABM

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Gabriella Annice Alvero - 12 St. Francis Solano - ABM

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#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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 Aragon Ry Piñero - 12 St. Francis Solano - ABM

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 Aragon Ry Piñero - 12 St. Francis Solano - ABM

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I tried looking for someone,
Someone just as good as you,
But there's no one just like you,
Let's go back, and become one.

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"Take me as I am, or have nothing at all" - ctto #folktalesinthe21stcentury  

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Chloe Francine LP. Garcia - 12A - St. Francis Solano | ABM 

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Chloe Francine LP. Garcia - 12A - St. Francis Solano | ABM 

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"It isn't my fault, yet why must I suffer?...

I wasn't born to please anyone, I am not just a house wife nor an ordinary child bearer, I am a woman!...

I'm done crying over something I can not and will never be...

I'm done crying over someone who can't take the risk for me...

...why would I fit in, when I was born to stand out?" - Lumnay.

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Jaizen Louisse V. Arabia - 12A St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Jaizen Louisse V. Arabia - 12A St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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"Let's get out of this town. Drive out of the city, away from the crowds"
#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Mikhail Gerald F. Buenafe [Grade 12- St. Hyacintha Mariscotti]

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Mikhail Gerald F. Buenafe [Grade 12- St. Hyacintha Mariscotti]

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Ilao, Carl Benedict P. (12A St. Francis Solano - HumSS)

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Ilao, Carl Benedict P. (12A St. Francis Solano - HumSS)

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After what Lumnay went through, she ran away to a secluded part of the mountains so she can gather her thoughts. For days, she continued to go there reflecting on all of the things that happened in the past, and after a couple of weeks, she gathered her courage to tell the people of the tribe about her thoughts.

"I believe that the love between to poeple shouldn't be held back by what our culture is or by what the society expects from us. Love should be unconditional, and the decisions that matter the most, should be the decisions of the two partners in the relationship. Some of you may look at me as freak or as an outcast after this, but I am not afraid to change the cultures and traditions that we have in the present if it means helping other people who are in need of it as well."

After Lumnay gave her statement, there were some people who gossiped about her, some who just ignored her, and a few who came to listen to her. Of course, most of the people didn't give what she said any thought, but despite this Lumnay continued to voice out her thoughts, in hopes that she touches the hearts of her people.

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Gabriella Miguelle T. Orienza [Grade 12- St. Hyacintha Mariscotti]

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Gabriella Miguelle T. Orienza [Grade 12- St. Hyacintha Mariscotti]

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“Ikaw mismo, tulad ng sinumang sa buong sansinukob, nararapat sa iyong pag-ibig at pagmamahal.” ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚

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Marlyze Nicole Taneo / 12-A St. Gregory Grassi

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Marlyze Nicole Taneo / 12-A St. Gregory Grassi

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As Lumnay reflected about her past love on the mountain top, she had the revelation that her constant mourning of her pain of losing Awiyao to another woman was not going to help her. She then accepts herself & moves on over losing her lover. During the past few harvests without her lover, she was an independent woman of her tribe, not minding what her tribe’s skepticisms about her deviation from the typical culture they were accustomed to. Despite everything though, Lumnay had no enmity towards her fellow tribe; for she understands that they simply unsure & anxious of change. To alleviate their worries, she uses this found independence to aid her tribe improving their agriculture, & education. As time passed by, the other women noticed Lumnay’s actions and started to also join her cause of loving themselves and helping the tribe improve further. The society of the tribe started to change for the better; these changes will benefit their descendants and their descendants as well…

Lumnay taught her tribe that women are a crucial part of society as much as men & perhaps change is beneficial, as long as it can benefit everyone as a whole.

#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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"The biggest regret I've done was loving you"

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Villamor, Alexandra Lorin C. - 12A St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Villamor, Alexandra Lorin C. - 12A St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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"For the two of us, home isn't a place. It is a person. And we are finally home" - Stephanie Parkins

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Batang, Zhayne Nathaniel L. - 12A St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM 

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Batang, Zhayne Nathaniel L. - 12A St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM 

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Reaching the climax of her aches. Lumnay slowly drowned herself. Her heart's last beat and her last thought was no other than Awiyao's precious face. As everything went pitch black, a familiar voice was suddenly heard. It was Awiyao's lovely voice waking her up. Drenched in sweat and worried Lumnay tightly embraced him with teary eyes.

#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Joshua R. Trinidad Gr 12 - Gregory Grassi - CSS

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Joshua R. Trinidad Gr 12 - Gregory Grassi - CSS

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We don't know when or how will it end but there is also time for us to move on, Thank you for all the memories that we had and always remember to be happy

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Francine Ferry Quisa-ot - St. Francis Solano - ABM

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Francine Ferry Quisa-ot - St. Francis Solano - ABM

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"Hanggang sa Muli aking Sinisinta"
#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Matthew M. Manoos/ Gr 12 - Gregory Grassi - STEM

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Matthew M. Manoos/ Gr 12 - Gregory Grassi - STEM

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Life is short. you have to make the most of it you and I will disappear sooner or later, we came from dust, and from dust, we shall return but thank you for being there with me and spending all those times where we had the most fun.
I'm sorry that I couldn't give you my everything, especially children. I hope things are going easy there for you also I hope you are happy with your new wife. I wish you both the best for Madulimay and your child. Thank you for the Happy memories you gave me and for not making it hard for me to be with you. I loved you dearly,
I couldn't stand to think about you with another woman. I'm happy to be here with someone who loves
me for who I am.

-Sincerely Lumnay

#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Jan Isaac L. Ampil/12A - St. Francis Solano

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Jan Isaac L. Ampil/12A - St. Francis Solano

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Several months have passed after the wedding dance at Awiyao's village; Lumnay returned to her parents as she had said to Awiyao during the dance, moved on, and accepted the heartbreaking experience between her and her previous husband. One day, on a bright afternoon, Lumnay was sowing their harvested beans as her parents were watching her; merrily. At the end of her harvesting, she went to their hut to drink a cup of water, and as she turned her back, she saw a small shadowy figure, far away, underneath the bright daylight. Lumnay hadn't bothered staring at it for a long time as it was too distant to look at from her place. As the figure moved closer, closer, and closer, she became intrigued as to who it might be. When the gap between her and the figure was closing in, tears were streaming down her eyes as she saw her past, whom she loved for seven harvests, Awiyao. Awiyao strolled nearer.

"I've come home, Lumnay. Remember what I spoke during the dance?"

"Did you... fail?" Lumnay asked.

"I don't care anymore, the tribe, the law, what the men would throw at me, let it be. I was filled with joy and ease when I knew the second time came to a failure because I know I will be coming back to you, Lumnay. Forget bearing a child; let's live and di---"

Lumnay immediately rushed to him, clasped Awiyao while tears were running down through his bare skin.

"This is the fate that Kabunyan has endowed to me; I am praising." Awiyao expressed.

Together, they took care of the field at Lumnay's home, took care of her parents until they passed away from old age, and as Awiyao has voiced to Lumnay during the dance, departed together, regretless.

#FolktalesInThe21stCentury

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Kathleen Marie F. Cruz (12-St. Hyacintha Mariscotti)

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Kathleen Marie F. Cruz (12-St. Hyacintha Mariscotti)

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While sitting in the stone, surrounded by the bean plants, Lumnay reflects on the things she sacrificed. Her tears started to stream down her face,

“please”..

“plea..”

regretting and blaming herself for everything. She throws the bean flowers she’s holding and started to destroy the bean plants. In the midst of her anger, in the mountain that was freezing cold and dark, a bright light appeared. For 10 seconds, the bright light was shining on the top of the destroyed bean plants and a heartbroken Lumnay. Lumnay stopped crying and looked up on the bright light and then she closes her eyes. As she closed her eyes, tears started to pour again, but this time it’s not an angry or sad tears but an acceptance of everything she lost and the acceptance she can start again. The bright light disappeared on the cold mountain, and a bright star begin to shine. Lumnay stared on the bright shining star for about an hour. While staring at the star, she felt something. Something moved inside her stomach. Her face came to a shock as she holds her stomach. She stood up and look over at the town, then smiles and turn her back.

#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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John Patrick R. Abrantes/ Gr 12 - Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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John Patrick R. Abrantes/ Gr 12 - Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Carl Reili Jorolan - 12A-St. Francis Solano - ABM

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Carl Reili Jorolan - 12A-St. Francis Solano - ABM

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Awiyao can’t stand the thought of being separated with Lumnay and went to her.  Awiyao lived with Lumnay despite being discriminated and because of this many men were encouraged to do the same. In the end, they didn’t separate and changed the culture of the village.

#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Christian Jolo V. Cruz/Grade 12 - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Christian Jolo V. Cruz/Grade 12 - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Kim Nimrod Ortega/ 12A-St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Kim Nimrod Ortega/ 12A-St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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#folktalesinthe21stcentury

"Why must you end,
our new chapter was
just about to begin?"

Awiyao tells himself with tears as he looks at the dead pregnant body of Lumnay.

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Mendoza, Joshiah Mikhail P. - 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Mendoza, Joshiah Mikhail P. - 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Ansley M. Ramos - 12 St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Ansley M. Ramos - 12 St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Lumnay walks away and heads to the mountain top. Thinking about why things never seem to go her way.

"Maybe Awiyao's love for me has already faded? I don't know..."

As she approaches near the clearing, a small hint of light is peaking from the bean pods.

She finally reached the top and saw Awiyao, waiting for her with food and a large blanket laying in the middle of the clearing.

"I'm sorry, I hope I can make up for what I did."

Lumnay is still shocked from what has just happened.

"Come! Let's eat already, I'm so tired and sweaty from running up to the top of the mountain before you do."

She sat beside him and said, "What about your image? You can't prove yourself if you're with me."

"I don't care anymore. Besides, I've talked to my family and they eventually agreed to what I actually wanted. They talked to other close relatives about it and I don't know if they've accepted my decision or not, but here I am."

"Do you still love me?"

"I won't be here otherwise"

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Jeanne Hazel W. Alabat- 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Jeanne Hazel W. Alabat- 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Carl Steven P. Salaver - 12A - ST. Hyacintha de Mariscotti (STEM)

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Carl Steven P. Salaver - 12A - ST. Hyacintha de Mariscotti (STEM)

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She reached the peak of her suffering. All the discriminations, all the pain, all the stereotypes, all the things she endured, she brought with her as she ran to the mountain.

As she reached the mountain, she cried her heart that caused her heart to fail and caused her death. As her spirit parts with her body, her tears became the water of the mount, and her physical entirety became the parts of it.

After a long while, Awiyao's village had a dry-season and have already used all their food and water resources. Then Awiyao and the other villagers saw the bountiful sources of the mountain, having all the food and water they need for their village whilst the lower parts of the village had became dry.

And so, Awiyao went to the mountain to get some food and saw the mountain's beauty. As he stroll inside the mountain, he remembered the woman who provided him everything, Lumnay.

"Isn't it beautiful?" As Lumnay watches Awiyao be amazed.

"Lumnay, you will always be the light to my life." Awiyao said as he walk around and left.

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Ching, Ma. Alexis Nayelie O.  - 12 A- St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM - one page doodle fiction

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Ching, Ma. Alexis Nayelie O.  - 12 A- St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM - one page doodle fiction

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#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Juliana Mari S. Lagan 12A - St. Gregory Grassi - STEM

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Juliana Mari S. Lagan 12A - St. Gregory Grassi - STEM

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‘’Sometimes you don’t get what you want, because you deserve better.”

Salvatore saw something Awiyao didn’t. He didn’t care even if the whole world mocked him for not having a child because for him Lumnay was his universe

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"Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run"

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Kristin Louise Almario - 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti

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Kristin Louise Almario - 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti

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Kenyon Francis Torino - 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Kenyon Francis Torino - 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Fire catches, all hell breaks loose. #folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Alissa Kirsten I. Castro - 12 - St. Gregory Grassi

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Alissa Kirsten I. Castro - 12 - St. Gregory Grassi

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Jeus Miguel T. Manigbas - 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Jeus Miguel T. Manigbas - 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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"Manatiling ikaw ang paksa sa mga isinusulat kong tula"

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Abigail Victoriano - 12 A St. Gregory Grassi

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Abigail Victoriano - 12 A St. Gregory Grassi

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At the break of dawn, the day before the wedding, Lumnay was awoken by the tappings of her window, it was Awiyao. "Why are you here? Should you not be ready for your big day? I bet Madulimay will be beautiful in her wedding dress." "I have no desire of seeing her in my wedding, but only you." Awiyao remarked as he looked at her with the eyes of yearning. Lumnay opened her window and the both of them stared at each other for a brief moment. "You're so beautiful, Lumnay. I could not believe that I would marry someone else only for my wants of having a child of my own. Come with me, and I will fulfill of loving you infinitely." "Promise me that you will never abandon me again." Lumnay remarked with tears on her eyes. "I will always choose you every waking day of my life, Lumnay." Awiyao leaned closer to Lumnay's forehead, as she was covered in her blanket and sleepwear. He promised his vows to her as if it was their second wedding.

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Bernardino, Brian - 12 A St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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Bernardino, Brian - 12 A St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM

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As Lumnay fled to the mountains crying, Awiyao and Madulimay approached Lumnay explaining that she isn’t actually a native person, nor is she married to Awiyao. Awiyao and Madulimay introduced themselves properly, claiming that they are Lumnay’s psychiatrist Dr.Smith and Dr.Olivia. Dr.Smith and Dr.Olivia explains that Lumnay is actually a patient in an insane asylum for murdering her husband “Awiyao” 12 years ago, for attempting to leave her due to her being infertile. because of this incident Lumnay developed the idea that what she did was right, firmly saying that if she can’t live happily with Awiyao then no one can. Dr.Smith explained to Lumnay, the events happened during the past several days has been designed to cure Lumnay’s negative ideology by allowing her to play out the role of herself, because of this overwhelming thoughts and memories of what really happened Lumnay passed out.

She awakens in the hospital under the watch of Dr.Smith and Dr.Olivia, she then realized all of her wrong doings and started renewing and took penance in order to pay for what she has done to her loved one.

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Joshua Escondo - 12A St. Gregory Grassi - Flash Fiction

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Joshua Escondo - 12A St. Gregory Grassi - Flash Fiction

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I saw that both your smiles were twice as wide as ours
Yeah, you look happier, you do

Ain't nobody hurt you like I hurt you
But ain't nobody love you like I do
Promise that I will not take it personal, baby
If you're movin' on with someone new

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On her way to the new clearing of beans, a wild spark flashed in the sky and a flying Kalesa was ported, as if it was from the future. She went to the crash site, and saw an old wizard with a young boy wearing Spanish suit. And as she gets closer, the boy shouted "Lola!?"

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Ralph Gabriel Gonzales / 12-  St.Gregory

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Ralph Gabriel Gonzales / 12-  St.Gregory

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In another life
i would make u stay
So i dont have to say you were
the one that got away

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Leigh Andrea D. Silang - 12A St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Leigh Andrea D. Silang - 12A St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Tatiana Erin S. Trieste - 12A - St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Tatiana Erin S. Trieste - 12A - St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Lumnay found someone who accepts her for who she is despite what their tribe will tell them. She met someone fearless enough to fight battles with her for a lifetime.

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Alyana Camille B. Reyes - 12A-St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM 

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Alyana Camille B. Reyes - 12A-St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - STEM 

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FLASH FICTION

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Emilyn R. Mituda- 12A-St.Hyacintha Mariscotti- STEM

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Emilyn R. Mituda- 12A-St.Hyacintha Mariscotti- STEM

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After the night, Lumnay continued her voyage going to her home town. Her parents are devastated just like Lumnay when she got home. Three days had passed and Lumnay is still in agony and not feeling well. And one time a Babaylan visited her and said that there's something unusual to her, according to the to the Babaylan " You will live two lives" Lumnay is confused and asked the Babaylan for an explanation. And the only thing that Babaylan said to her is to go to the the cave of nativity- the cave of nativity is known as a holy place because when a pregnant women enter that cave it will light up . So, Lumnay is bewildered that she spat to the Babaylan " Why? I am barren there is no use going there"  and Babaylan responded " Lumnay, just go in the cave of nativity and find the answer there".

Lumnay take the advice of the Babaylan. She went to the cave of nativity. Before entering, fear eat Lumnay she cannot take a single step towards the cave. She doesn't want to be disappointed anymore. But, a little voice creep in and said " Take a step". Lumnay take the courage and step inside the cave. A minute had passed and the cave didn't light up. Lumnay was so disappointed and decided to go out already and mend her heart in their home. But then the cave light up. Lumnay is surprised that she cried and wail. She cannot believe that she is pregnant.

Lumnay hurriedly go back to their home and announce the good news to her family. While they're celebrating her mom asked if she would go back in Awiyao's place. Lumnay said " No, I will not go back. I am worthy of just who I am. I don't need a child to be accepted by Awiyao, I can raise my child by my own".

And Lumnay decided not to go back to Awiyao and just raise the child by herself.

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Hannah Marian M. Bona / 12A - St. Francis Solano - Flash Fiction

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Hannah Marian M. Bona / 12A - St. Francis Solano - Flash Fiction

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#folktaleinthe21stcentury

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Hannah Marice B. Guinto- 12A- St. Hyacintha Mariscotti- STEM

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Hannah Marice B. Guinto- 12A- St. Hyacintha Mariscotti- STEM

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"Sa Panaginip nalang pala kita maisasayaw Aking Paraluman"

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Aleck Minna Ysabel D.C. Ocampo - 12A-St. Hyacintha Mriscotti STEM

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Aleck Minna Ysabel D.C. Ocampo - 12A-St. Hyacintha Mriscotti STEM

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#folktalesinthe21stcentury

"In another life, perhaps then, you will choose me."

Lumnay said to herself with clouded visions as she walked to the deep part of the mountain waters, drowning herself in hopes of being finally together with her love in another life.

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Fatima Dianele Paredes - 12A - St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Fatima Dianele Paredes - 12A - St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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#folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Christen Ferrari O. Avecilla/12A - St. Francis Solano (One page doodle fiction)

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Christen Ferrari O. Avecilla/12A - St. Francis Solano (One page doodle fiction)

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John Ralph C. Andres/12A-St. Francis Solano (flash fiction)

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John Ralph C. Andres/12A-St. Francis Solano (flash fiction)

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#folktaleinthe21stcentury

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Christi Ann Avena / 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - Flash Fiction

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Christi Ann Avena / 12A - St. Hyacintha Mariscotti - Flash Fiction

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HERNANDEZ, Kristen Alexia A. Hernandez / 12A - St. Francis of Solano - HumSS

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HERNANDEZ, Kristen Alexia A. Hernandez / 12A - St. Francis of Solano - HumSS

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As Awiyao turned his back on her, time stopped for Lumnay.

Move!

Scream!

Protest!

But her feet were chained to the ground and her lips were sewn tight.

Then she heard cheering and laughter.

It was deafening, horrendous, painful;

Until someone tapped her shoulder.

“Miss, you mustn't  touch the gangsas.”

#folktalesinthe21stcentury / dribble

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ELLA, Sarah Eleighna E | 12A - St. Francis Solano - HumSS

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ELLA, Sarah Eleighna E | 12A - St. Francis Solano - HumSS

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And she continued. She walked towards the wedding feast hearing the gangsas go louder and louder. The villagers are looking at her and she is no longer bothered. She continued. The moonlight follows her. The wind makes her hair sway beautifully.

She continued. For love. Thoughts are rumbling, but she knows what she's doing.

She arrived.

"Why do men need to prove themselves 'worthy' by having a child?" She loudly asked. In the middle of the feast.

"Should a woman only be deserving of love if she could bear a child?"

"Shall the man and the woman be considered 'lovers' if they bear at least a fruit?"

"Why? Why should it be like that?"

"Should it be like this for the rest of women's lives? They're only getting married for the sake of bearing a child, not for love. You're only using the women for your name to get passed on. Inheritance!"

"Dance at your own wedding. With the woman or man, you don't really love!

"I am a woman! We are women. We do not simply exist in order for men to prove their worth by using women's bodies for their names and inheritance. All the years we had, you'd leave me like this." She said out of pain, not anger.

Lumnay looked at Awiyao without the stars in her eyes. It was gone. Left and taken. The atmosphere of the feast became the dark side of the moon as she left.

She goes back to the mountain, with the harvests and bean pods.

"None of this is right." She whispered while her tears drop.

She did not go back to Awiyao as "he" did not fight for the love they have. As if the seven harvests were destroyed, Lumnay decided to go home. Leaving everything.

She did not beg for love. In a glimpse, she finally knew what she deserved. A love both persons can fight for. A wedding dance with the person who is willing to fight for their loved one. Either it is between a woman and a man, a man and a man, or a woman and a woman.

5 years later, they met. They finally met. Awiyao with his 3 children: 2 boys and a girl. He looks at Lumnay's eyes longing for another hug and touch. Waiting for her to come closer. Standing still for a simple greeting. He's staring at her as if he lost a whole universe. But, he did. He did lose her. He was about to approach. He almost did. His shoes were glued to the ground. His mouth was zipped, he couldn't open it. His hands were tied with the hands of his children. Almost.

Lumnay suddenly looked at him, leaving him in shock. Lumnay smiled as if the spark between them remained. She walked excitedly, with giggles. With her cheeks as bright as a tomato. She is so excited to go. Awiyao let go of his children's hands. Ready for a warm embrace. They smiled. She continued walking until she ran.

Little did he know, Lumnay's new loved one was waiting for her. Her new loved one was standing near Awiyao. Wearing a flowy skirt and a flowery top, with her silky hair swinging.

Lumnay finally got to hug her loved one without boundaries, limitations, and worries.

"I knew it was you, Mariya."

His body couldn't move, only his tears dropped. He did lose a whole universe. But, Lumnay and her loved one, Mariya, did create a new universe together. Different, but irreplaceable.

Lumnay and Mariya continued walking—but Awiyao was left all alone with his unhappy children.

#folktalesin21stcentury

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Mariel Sophia Naval / Gr. 12 - St. Gregory Grassi

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Mariel Sophia Naval / Gr. 12 - St. Gregory Grassi

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Lumnay and Awiyao - "At last, we meet again"

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Aliya Raine S. Nograles - 12A St. Francis Solano - HUMSS (One-page doodle fiction)

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Aliya Raine S. Nograles - 12A St. Francis Solano - HUMSS (One-page doodle fiction)

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"One last dance before we say goodbye" #folktalesinthe21stcentury

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Ricci Carmela M. Baranda - 12A St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Ricci Carmela M. Baranda - 12A St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Yshei Ongoco - 12A St. Francis Solano ABM

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Yshei Ongoco - 12A St. Francis Solano ABM

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The night Awiyao married another woman Lumnay left. She packed all her stuffs and tried all her will to get out of that place. No doubt she is hurting from what Awiyao did. It sure is that love doesn't conquer all.

5 years have passed and ever since that night Lumnay has been the happiest. That night she found a tribe that accepted her truly. She told them about what happened and everyone felt bad for her.

Days became weeks, weeks became months, months became years Lumnay realized that she deserves someone who would accept her for who she is. Someone who would love and accept her incapability of having a child.

She met this guy named Aklan. A leader from the tribe who accepted her in. Little did she know that night Aklan has been looking into her. Aklan also helped her get on her own feet.

Not long after seeing Lumnay improve and be happy each day, Aklan confessed his intentions to her. Lumnay was scared to try again but told herself that she shouldn't live in fear just because of what happened to her once.

Now in the present time they are now happily married. Together guiding the tribe and taking care of their adopted children. Lumnay has never felt this happy and contented before. This is just a proof that love could work when two are in the same page.

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Maria Sophia Andres / 12 - St. Francis Solano HUMSS

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Maria Sophia Andres / 12 - St. Francis Solano HUMSS

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A wedding and execution, same day.

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Ericka Anne Marie Corpez / 12 - St. Francis Solano - HUMSS

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Ericka Anne Marie Corpez / 12 - St. Francis Solano - HUMSS

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Lumnay was still heartbroken but she knew that even though Awiyao did not want this to happen, it already did. Just like any broken hearted person, she wanted to heal but not move on. Because she knew that no matter what happened she'd stay in love with him till her deathbed. Lumnay was almost begging the heavens to help her find her true purpose.  She did everything she knew to discover new heights and be free from the pain. She was in the process of accepting what she has gone through.

"If prayers are true, then  please let me live with my love and sacrifice not be a waste. I want to grow as my own and see my love be in peace as he lives his own life with his new wife." She cried and fell down onto her knees finishing her prayer.

She was determined to heal and despite the pain, her love for him made her want her one true love, Awiyao to live in peace and happiness.

Years passed enduring everything, working under sun, meeting new people, praying, and creating her own community of women who wanted to empower each other to create a new purpose for the whole world to see and realize. She saw new heights and a brighter future with these people because she realized that there was so much more outside to what life she lived before, Though her love for Awiyao did not even fade a single color in her heart.

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Mica Angela Muñoz / 12 - St. Francis Solano HUMSS  -                                                                                    Flash fiction

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Mica Angela Muñoz / 12 - St. Francis Solano HUMSS  -                                                                                    Flash fiction

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Alumnay, after being devastated by her separation with her one great love, Awiyao, she had gathered her thoughts and decided that she must go far away from the tribe for, she believes that she is of no use to the tribe no more especially she cannot bear seeing her love with another. Alumnay immediately went down the mountains and back to her and Awiyao's house to pack up her belongings and leave into the night.

Lakay, Awiyao's closest friend was in the area looking for Alumnay, he was the only one who cared enough about why Alumnay was missing in the party, for actually, Lakay is deeply inlove with Alumnay for a very long time.

When he checked Alumnay and Awiyao's house, he saw Alumnay holding tons of belongings.

Lakay rushed to Alumnay and grabbed her hand, Alumnay's eyes widened in shock that someone had caught her.

Lakay then asked " Where are you going? Why do you have tons of baggage with you? Don't tell me you're leaving our tribe?"

"I must leave, I cannot handle seeing my beloved every single day living with another woman" Alumnay said in a calm tone.

"Then let me go with you. Listen, you have captivated me since we're young and I am ready to be there for you in times you need someone."

Alumnay is left speechless but after Lakay's countless pledges he finally convinced Alumnay to bring him with her. Lakay then packed his stuff and there, without anyone noticing, the two fade into the night.

The tribe looked for the two's whereabouts but to no avail. Awiyao, knowing this, his heart sunk, he also searched and searched but gave up and decided that maybe it is for the better.

4 years have passed, Awiyao already have 2 children with Madulimay, he is happy with his life but of course, he hasn't forgotten Alumnay, until one day, as Awiyao is working, he saw the villagers gathered by the entrance, curious, he joined in and squeezed through the people and there, he saw her, the most beautiful woman in his life. How could he forget that face? that beautiful long flowing hair, the smile that shines so bright that even gods would be dazzled by it, those big round eyes that he would stare at all day, it was Alumnay, without hesitation he ran and wrapped his arms around her. Alumnay was surprised and noticed, it was Awiyao. She softly patted Awiyao's back

"Where have you been? Why must you leave the tribe? I had countless sleepless nights wondering where you were?" Awiyao sobbed.

"I do not think I have any place in the village anymore but I apologize for it. I decided to go back for all of you are still my family."

"Mother, who is this man?" a small voice of a child interrupts.

"Oh, Awiyao, something miraculous just happened."

"Why Alumnay? Whose child is this? Surely not from our village" Awiyao asked, very confused

"...My child Awiyao. Even I could not believe it, but after a year with Lakay, I have fallen for him and...Kabunyan gifted me. It's a miracle!"

"With Lakay? A child? Oh if only, if only we tried, waited! I am so sorry for not being a great husband! Can we go back to how it was? My heart still belongs to you!" Awiyao pleading.

"Sadly I cannot, my heart belongs to Lakay now." After hearing that, Awiyao felt numb, as if his world had shattered into pieces, all the "what-ifs" started to occupy his mind. Lakay then came and greeted Awiyao. Lakay proceeded on what had happened and still hugged Awiyao like a brother. They also told the villagers about everything then went to Alumnay's parent's house. Awiyao is left alone, astounded.

Dawn came and Awiyao sat by the river on the mountains where he and Alumnay had always spent their time together. Reminiscing, in deep sorrow that Alumnay does not love him anymore. He then felt a hand on his shoulder, it was Alumnay's.

"Can I sit with you?" Alumnay asked, which Awiyao nodded.

"Nothing's changed, even this mountain I still remember every part of it." Alumnay said.

“Only we changed,” Awiyao uttered.

“However, I am thankful for what we had and I will forever cherish it.” Alumnay implied.

“Me too. You have been a great wife although, I will still love you and your happiness is enough for me.”

The two shared a moment of silence. Alumnay then sat up and reached out her hand to Alumnay, ”May I have this last dance?” Alumnay asked with a soft smile on her face.

“Gladly,” Awiyao replied.

The two danced through the forest till sunrise for their last dance.

#folktalesinthe21stcentury.

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POV: Lumnay found Awiyao's facebook account after 7 years.

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Shiela Mae Polancos. / 12- St. Francis Solano

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Shiela Mae Polancos. / 12- St. Francis Solano

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Aedel Jane R. Mertola - 12A - St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Aedel Jane R. Mertola - 12A - St. Gregory Grassi STEM

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Aaron Villena- 12A-St Gregory Grassi STEM

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Aaron Villena- 12A-St Gregory Grassi STEM

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Cal, Angelo Vaughn B. / 12-St. Francis Solano

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Cal, Angelo Vaughn B. / 12-St. Francis Solano

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Missiah Tycel C. Lobos -12A St. Francis Solano GAS

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Missiah Tycel C. Lobos -12A St. Francis Solano GAS

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WEDDING DANCE
Awiyao and Lumnay were husband and wife for seven years, but now the husband has to marry another woman, Madulimay, because Lumnay was not able to give him a child. (In their culture in the mountains during those times, having a child to follow after the husband’s name was a must.)

On the night of the wedding, Awiyao goes to his and Lumnay’s house to personally invite her to the traditional wedding dance. However, Lumnay, the best dancer in the entire tribe, refuses to go. Then, during their conversation, it is revealed that both of them still love each other, but because of their tribe’s custom, they have to separate.

Awiyao goes back to the wedding, to the wedding dance, after being fetched by some friends. Lumnay wants to follow, partly because of the dance, and partly because she wants to put a stop to their tribe’s tradition of having to marry another partner just to have a child.. This tradition of having a child on their own to show about the the culture they have can affect the life of every person. If I were Lumnay I would gladly talk and encourage my co-tribe to change the culture about marrying another women just to have child on their own because it badly affects the life of an individual who cannot able to carry their own children.