Chapter 11: Philisophy Instructor
NANA'S POV
I was late on my first class period. Reasons? Well, dumaan kasi ako sa shop ng mga superbikes.
Time to upgrade ''Cattie'' my black Ducati 848 EVO, now she's so more lightweight with more power from the Testastretta engine.
Since ''EVO'' the treatment, 6hp power boost to 140hp (103kW) and a torque increase to 72.3lb-ft (98Nm). Pinacombine ko pa ng (168kg) chassis set-up and planet-stopping Brembo Monobloc brakes. Supercool na ng brakes ko.
Anyway, I would rather spend the whole time talking about superbikes rather than wasting hours in Philosphy class.
I was 5 minutes late! Ang dami kasing pasikot-sikot ng building and I should have walked 3 staircases up.
I was in few steps reaching the door. I knocked and entered the room.
''I'm sorry professor, I 'm late.'' I apologized while closing the door.
But she's not Mr.Valencia in the front. He's a tall man wearing navy blue long-sleeves with a black necktie, black slacks and leather black shoes. He's somewhat an office-type model with eyeglasses that compliment his aura. And no wonder, those bitch classmates eyeing to that man in front.
All eyes on me. My freakin' classmates.
''You?'' I asked.
''He's our new instructor, Nana.'' said Stacey my classmate.
''Yes, I am your new Philosophy instructor.''Khalil said while looking at me.
I was stunned. Yung lalakeng kinasusuklaman ko na sinagot-sagot ng hindi maganda sa balcony last night ay isang instructor sa subject na pinapasukan ko? What the heck??
Small world.
''O-Okay. Fine!''I said.
The skunk who I annoyed last night!
Vargas, AMP Graduate major in Philosophy and currently taking my masters in ClU.''
Like I care? B@stard. I went on my seat. That @sshole is our instructor? Like hell.
Ngayon lang naging mas maganda ang atmosphere sa philosophy class. Mas lively at walang antok-antok lalo na yung mga babae kong classmates. Those b*tches.
''My God, I never liked philosophy not until Mr. Vargas took it over.'' girl with long hair whispered.
''He was like same our age, may girlfriend na kaya siya?'' sophisticated girl whispered.
Those sluts. He has already introduced himself to the class and discussing the left lessons of Mr. Valencia. Did he resign? Wala man lang notice sa aming mga students.
Oh I remembered the other day, Khalil bumped into us at the cafeteria ng naka-formal attire and carrying an attaché case. Why Wynwyn doesn't even know about it na magiging instructor ko pa 'tong lalakeng 'to. I was even a rude girl talking to him the last night at the balcony. The fvck!
He began recalling the lessons. He started illustrating and writing on the white board. He has this attention to catch students.
''On th existentialist period. Existence is undeniably the theme of the philosophical enterprise of the existentialist philosophers the human person as the subjects. Existentialist philosophers focused on their attention on the--'' he discussed.
I placed my hands under my chin. Tama nga si Ate Chanel, he has his wisdom whom girls to fall in. His husky voice na ma-e-entice kang makinig ka sa kanya. The way of his hand gestures and words that come out from him. No wonder, Chanel was madly in love with him.
But I don't like you, bastard! Fvck. Boring. I'm sleepy.
''....especially Soren Kiergaard and Gabriel Marcel. A thesis on the philosophy of Max Scheler..''
My eyes keep closing. Damn! I should have ditched this class! Someone poked me. Si Kaiser.
''Nana, ano, napa-upgrade mo na ba yung Ducati mo?'' whispered Kaiser.
Nilingon ko siya sa kanan ko. Nawala antok ko.
''Yeah kanina, malakas na braking performance.'' I whispered.
''Saang shop ba yan, pa enhance ko na rin yung sa'kin''Kaiser said.
''Beneath Town Heights, near Dencio's Grill, then liko ka lang dun .''I whispered.
''Ms. Nana.''Khalil called me. I was not listening on his boring discussion. I was stunned when he called me.
''What?'' I stood up. Napatingin lahat sa'kin. May mali ba?
''My God, bakit ganyan si Nana sumagot? So rude.'' girl whispered .
''Ahm. I mean what is it Sir Vargas?'' I said. Instructor nga pala kaharap ko and not the freak guy of the dorm.
''Would you share your ideas on John Stuart Mill's philosophy that 'It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than to be a pig satisfied.' ? ''Khalil asked.
The Fvck! Napansin niya sigurong nagmomotorbike talks kami ni Kaiser.
''Ahm.. J-john Stuart Mill is.. in - the - era - of - Modern/Anthropocentric, right?''I said. I stuttered seriously.
''I'm not asking whether what era is that philosopher.'' Khalil said with a warned tone. He shrugged his arms.
''Now you're using your profession to beat me. What the heck." I whispered.
''Come again? You say what?"Khalil said. Bulong ko. Deaf.
''Not yet done, SIR (emphasizing) My concept about John Stuart Mill's quotation that 'It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than to be a pig satisfied' is not any pleasure or kind of pleasure should be embraced. There are some kinds of pleasures which are desirable and valuable than others.Kasi hindi lang QUANTITY ang dapat i-consider but also QUALITY. Man cannot just grab any kind of pleasure lest his dignity is at stake. What's for being satisfied kung hinayaan mong i-degrade pagkatao mo? Am i right,mr. Vargas?''
I went on my seat. Natulala sila. A round of applause.
''Is that all as simple you can share?''Khalil asked.
Hindi ako natuloy sa pag-upo. Dammit! You're gettin on my nerves!
''Also,this principle holds that the actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote the reverse of happiness. When Mill speaks of happiness, he means that which is intended to promote pleasure, and the absence of pain. And unhappiness is pain and the privation of...''
The bell rang..
''Do you want me sir to continue?''We're eye to eye exchanging death glares..
''Enough said. Class dismissed.''Khalil taking his loads .
Class dismissed.
''Iba din." Kaiser. Highfive.
WESS' POV
Only the best of Chinese Cuisine Oriental Hotel could offer. Nagpaset ng private luxury dining dito si Dad. Ewan ko kung anong okasyon, ang dami kasing Chinese businessmen ang nagsidatingan, yung iba mga shareholders, mga Fil-Chinese, mostly Asian investors
The best of all ang Schang Sha Fillet, Szechuan Delight, Crab Rangoons and Fried Wonton.
''Son, finish your leftover food, within 10 minutes you'll finally meet the heiress of Shitzang Corp.'' Mom sitting beside me, sa malaking round table. Dalawa lang kami ni Mom dito, si Dad ay nakikipag-negotiate sa mga Chinese businessmen.
''Mom, what's with the Shitzang Corp?''I asked.
''您是否在北京记得您的肥胖女孩同学？''(Do you remember your fat girl classmate in Beijing?)Mom asked.
''Mom, I had a lot of fat classmates. Go straight to the point.'' I said sipping the cold organic green tea.
''儿子，她和仍然增长油脂。我知道您的在妇女的口味，但是在您的年龄，您应该定居了。(Son, she's grown up and still fat. I know your taste in women but in your age, you should have settled down.) Mom.
I coughed. Muntik ko ng maibuga yung tea. Settle down? Wala pa sa plano ko ang pagpapakasal. Maraming babae manghihinayang saken.
''Mom, that's no fun. 21 pa lang ako and hindi pa tapos sa college then settle down agad?''I said.
'您父亲和我已经谈论了此，儿子。''(Your father and I had already talked about this, son.) Mom said.
Damn it. I heard that before. Kasal agad? Ni hindi pa nga nag-eengagement lalo namang hindi ko pa nakikilala kasal agad? Sh!t. Sana hindi nalang ako naging panganay na anak. Stupid Chinese traditions..
'' 妈妈，我抱歉，我必须去。''(Mom, I'm sorry, I have to go.) I finished my food. I stood out and turned back to leave but an arm refused me.
''Wess Chan! 我警告您! 不要破坏这夜，儿子! 今晚是您的先约.''(Wess Chan! I'm warning you! Don't ruin this night, son! Tonight is your pre-engagement.)
Dad in a warned tone came approaching.
'' 先约？但是爸爸。''(Pre-engagement? But dad. ) I insisted. Pinigilan agad ako ng mga bodyguards ni Dad. Kung alam ko lang na ang dinner na ito ay isang kalokohang pre-engagement, sana maaga pa lang nakatakas na'ko. Fvck that.
''不要做我失望对您! 这是您的先约简单的夜。您能在此以后离开。''(Don't make me disappointed to you! This is simple night of your pre-engagement. You can leave after this.) Dad.
I was caught off guard. Wala na akong nagawa kundi ang sumunod na lang sa kanya. Pesteng pre-engagement ito.
The Shitzang family has finally arrived. Nakasakay sila sa isang black Limo. Gusto ko na talagang tumakas, ang dami kasing bodyguard ang nakaharang sa entrance and exit doors.
Sino naman kayang babaeng ito na naka-Chinese dress pa? Malayo pa lang tanaw ko na ang malaking hubog ng katawan niya.
Sa isang malaking round table nag candle light dinner ang family namin saka yung mga SHITzang, SHIT, SHIT holyshit! Dun nag-exchange ng formal introduction ang family.
''Oh, so we have matched a soon to be couple'' Shitzang Dad said.
''We can have now our grandaughter or grandson.'' Dad laughed.
''So when would we set the engagement party''Shitzang Mom asked. Ayoko ng makihalo sa walang kwenta nilang usapan. Yung mga parents namin ang madalas nag-uusap. Katabi ko pa itong polar bear na panay ang pa-cute. Gross.
After nung dinner, pinilit lang ako ni Mom na isama ito dun sa Mediterranean-themed fountain garden sa labas , sinunod ko na lang siya. Badtrip. Sarap ilubog 'tong intsik na butanding. Panay pa pa-cute. Na-obssess na yata.
'' 我是您的gradeschool同学在北京，记得？我是肖Xiao Shitzang."( I'm your gradeschool classmate in Beijing, remember? I'm Xiao Shitzang.) Xiao said.
She smiled. Sa sobrang kapal ng fats nya, natabunan na yung eyelids nya, kaya parang guhit na lang mga mata niya. Kung gaano siya kataba nung nasa Beijing pa kami, lalo pang trumiple.
Tumigil kami ng paglakad sa paligid ng fountain pool. I faced her.
''Let me clear this. I don't fvckin care whoever ex-classmate you are! Look! It's rude of me to say this but I don't like you! I have a girlfriend who's 2 weeks pregnant and she's the one I want to live with for the rest of my life. So back off in the engagement party.'' I lied para lang siya na magback off.
''But I like you! I think I was in love at the first sight no matter what. Marry me Wess Chan! l I want to give Mom and Dad a son!'' Xiao said who's clinging on my arms. Bigla pa siyang yumakap sakin at sa sobrang bigat, pareho kaming nahulog sa fountain pool. Bwisit talaga tong gabi na'to!
NANA'S POV
''Ayos ah kaka-upload ko pa lang sa youtube, 19,296 views na. 2222 likes, 809 dislikes.'' Wynwyn while web browsing .
''TITLE: Wess Chan & Future Fiancé Wet Moments SPG'' Wynwyn said na nagpagulong gulong sa kama, siya naglagay ng title na yun. What a caption.
''Great title.'' I said.
''What the F! Nana, mababaliw talaga ko sa'yo! Totoo ba talaga itong video? Yan yung magiging fiancé ni Wess? Paano ka nga pala nakapunta dun? Eh di ba private dinner yun?''Wynwyn asked.
''Simple, I walked on the entrance.''I said.
''Really? Entrance, paano? Wala ka sa guest lists.''
''Of course. I do have. I'm Liaoxi Cheng.''
''Ano? 'Di kita gets.''
''Liaoxi's father is our regular hotel guest. Gumawa ako ng ID as Liaoxi. And since nasa business trip yung Liaoxi, I'm free to use her name. ''I explained.
Wynwyn said.
''He's our big time hotel guestbbin Rossian Hotel. Here where he often drags his other woman or rather hide her.''I said.
''Pati querida alam mo rin? Ibang klase ka talaga Nana. So what are your plans now?''Wynwyn asked.
''I heard about Wess' records. 3 beses ng hindi natutuloy yung engagement party niya sa kakatakas niya kaya laging nagbaback off yung mga businessmen parents nila sa Chan Corp.'' I said
''So, sa tingin mo tatakasan nya ulit yung dumbo girl sa video?''Wynwyn asked.
''Probably yes. Womanizer yun at lalong hindi magpapatali sa isang babaeng hindi pasok sa kanyang standards. Kailangan matuloy yung kasal niya!''I said.
"Kasal agad as in Nana, sayang naman si Wess kung ganun. 21 lang siya.'' Inuga-uga ako ni Wynwyn.
''This would be a fair play. He'll taste his own medicine.Siguro naman kung mauwi sa marriage yun at gumawa pa siya ng something against to his future wife. It would cause trouble against his clan. '' I said.