Even When I Can't Be Remembered

Kabanata 25: It's that I didn't know

Kabanata 25| Mina

Alas-kuwatro pa lamang ng umaga ay gising na ako. Unang araw ko sa aking trabaho, sobrang pasasalamat ko nga sa Poong Maykapal na tinanggap ako ng mga Demetios bilang katulong.

The first time I went to Demetios' Hacienda... I don't know but, it feels so nostalgic. And my heart can't stop beating erratically.

I heaved a deep sigh then said good byes to Lo at La. Riding a tricycle I straightened my blouse then checked my hair. I'm nervous. Very nervous, but the thing is... I don't know why.

I calmed my nerves then enter the Demetios' Hacienda.

This is it.

NAKANGITING tumango ako kay Aling Ising, ang mayordoma ng Hacienda Demetios, she worked here for almost all of her life. Aling Ising is very kind and thoughtful. Madali at masayang pakisamahan.

Well, I got a job in the kitchen. It is fine by me tho. I don't why but I an really fond in cooking different dishes, hmm, perhaps it has something to do with my past self. Well, I don't know. But I want to know.

"Mina, maraming salamat sa tulong mo at sa pagtanggap mo sa trabahong ito. Talagang, nangangailangan kami ng tulong, lalong lalo na ako dahil hindi naman pabalik ang adar ng aking edad." I smiled to Aling Ising.

"Ako nga po dapat ang magpasalamat at tinggap niyo po ako sa trabahong ito eh. Masaya po akong makatulong sa inyo." Nalukot ang mukha ni Aling Ising dahil sa pag-ngiti niya sa akin. The lines and wrinkles in her forehead is a clear evident that she is indeed a very old person. No offense tho.

"Salamat po, sa araw na ito. Babalik na lang po ulit ako bukas." I greeted Aling Ising and everyone with a goodbye then I went to Hasmin.

"Hasmin, tara na." Hasmin and I got separated. I am working in a kitchen while she is working in cleaning the hacienda.

"Sandli lang, Mina. Pupunasan ko lang ito at pwede na tayong maka-alis."

"Sige."

I smiled to myself. I am really lucky that I met Hasmin. She is very kind and hard working. I really like her.

Straightening my clothe, I let my eyes wander. Demetios' Hacienda is really big and beautiful. From the furnitures, to the paintings and the house itself... it is a beauty indeed.

While looking around I notice something, it is a very large portrait of a family - I think it is the Demetios Family - I don't why but I caught something ... not something, but someone.

Mrs. Demetios' sons are fairly handsome but one man stood out.

I walk closely to the portrait then stare at it with confusion.

He is familiar.

It feels like I've seen him somewhere but I don't know where.

I was about to touch the portrait when I heard my name being called.

"Mina, tara na. Nakapag-paalam na rin ako kay Aling Rosa."

I let out a deep sigh. At saka sumunod kay Hasmin palabas ng Hacienda.

While we are on our journey back home, I didn't think anything but only him. Who is he? Do I know him?

"Hoy, Mina. Parang ang lalim ata ng iniisip mo ah. Sandali, may naaalala ka na ba?"

Ngumiti na lang ako ng tipid. "Hindi, medyo napagod lamang ako sa trabaho."

"Hay, akala ko naman kung ano na ang nagyari sa iyo."

Natawa na lang ako sa sinabi ni Hasmin. Then, I diverted my attention outside the tricycle.

I hope we cross path to each other, I really sensed that I know him.

I am really looking forward on meeting him.

Ang lalaking may mga berdeng mata.

Baka sakaling kilala niya ako. Umiling ako. Imposible. Napaka-imposible.