Chapter 6: A Warmful Heart

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At the  Cordillera Region (one of the ethnic group here )
 
Before he went on the mountain. Ash went to the division office in the Cordillera to ask thier permission to allows him to teach the children. But the head of the division office did not allow him.

Head Of DO: Sorry Mr. Ash but you are not  allowed.

Ash: But why?

Head of the DO:  As I can see on your resume, you are from the richest family in the country. And the salary here is not like as your life before. But you have a good educational  background. One step ahead you will be an Engineer.  Why did you choose to be a volunteer teacher here ? Are you joking?

Ash: Madam  I'm here to serve the youth and children in your community because I'm capable of doing so. And I was a public servant before, so I can surely adopt in this location.

As a result of this response,the Head of the DO only allows him to educate the children for a certain time.

The Ash ride is now available.
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Ash, as a new volunteer teacher attempts to be a friend of  Nikko, but the latter is initially cold to him.

Ash felt unfamiliar feelings toward Nikko. He thinks that it is because of the heart or M. Penny in his body.

Nikko: This house will be yours, all the volunteer teacher lived in this house. Try to adjust your life with it. You need to be kind and be patient for the kids. And if you want a help just call me.

Ash: Thank you. I will do my best to be a good volunteer teacher here.

Just do it! replied by Nikko.

On that day the life on Ash is not like as  before. He is now doing this thing for Penny. He is now thinking what he will do next. This is the first journey of Ash as a new teacher.

Ash is about to sleep. But he didn't know what he do. So he call  Nikko to help him. Immediately Chief Nikko came.

I can't sleep. There a lot of mosquito here. Said by Ash.

You don't have to worry. You should put a mosquito net. This is the mosquito net. I will do it for you.

After a few minutes. Chief Nikko is done in putting the mosquito net in the bedroom of Ash. But he get rid of it to try allow Ash to try it.

I already  show you how to do it. Can you do it for your self.  He said in a joke way.

But Ash do it on his own. Chief Nikko was very happy to see the situation of Ash in outing the mosquito net.

After 20 minutes he already done with it.

Its already 9:30 in the evening , so Chief Nikko  decided to have sleep in the house of Ash.
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Chief Nikko: Good morning Ash, wake up the kids are waiting for you. It’s already 9 in the morning. You need to take a bath before going to school, be ready.

Ash: (trying to fix his bed), Chief Nikko, where I can have a take a bath?

Chief Nikko: You’re not having a take a bath?

Ash: Yeah, I’m just woke up. 

Chief Nikko: It’s okay.  It’s already late. Just fixed yourself. Let’s go I will give you a ride on going to school.  Let’s go.

Ash: Just wait for me: I’m on my way already.

At the school

Chief Nikko introduces Xavier to the children. The children get shocked about him. They are all confused about it. They never stop asking about Penny.

Chief Nikko: Children this is your new volunteer teacher. His name is Xavier. He will be you the temporary teacher until Ms. Penny cameback.

They never tell the truth about what happen to Ms.Penny .  Ash was so shy and nervous about this thing but he never show it up.

Ash: Hello every one my name is Ash.  I will be the temporary teacher. You guys can call me “Teacher ASh” . Can I know your name children?

Every student introduces their self to Ash according to their row of sits.

Anna: Hi Teacher Ash! I’m Anna. I’m 11 years old.

Jose: Hi Teacher Ash! I’m Anna. I’m 12 years old. I am the oldest.

Maria: Hi Teacher Ash! I’m Anna. I’m 10 years old. I am the youngest.

Jun and John: Hi Teacher Ash! We are twins. And we are both 11 years old.
 
Chief Nikko: Ash, they are just few because some of the children here chose to help their parents in their houses.

Ash: Its fine chief. I can handle it. You can go now. Thank you!

Ash: Okay class we are going to tackle about alphabets. Can someone read it for me?

The children had all skipped class.

Chief Nikko: They've all vanished. They've already left because they've heard about it. They will abandon you if they do not enjoy your lessons. You must be patient.

And after leaving the school, Chief Nikko and Ash went to the main village to introduce Ash to the locals.

In the center of the village. The house is hear like a nipa but is is beautiful to live with.

Chief Nikko greets the locals, saying, "Good morning, villagers." His name is Ash. In our hamlet, we have a new volunteer teacher.

Ash: My name is Ash, and I'd want to introduce myself. All of your sons will be taught by me as a volunteer.


Like the children, the villager asks about Ms. Penny. However, they never convey the whole truth about this..

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