The President's Daughter (Major Editing)

Chapter 29 - Intramuros

Mikha's POV:

"Okay, playing in three, two, and one. Go!"

Aiah: "Intramuros, from the spanish word meaning, within walls. The Spanish began building Intramuros in 1521 on 0.67 square kilometres of land strategically chosen between Manila Bay and the Pasig River. It was designed as a tight grid to keep its streets functional but contained...."

I'm her camerawoman for today since I don't know much about intramuros. I've done some research but it's my first time here.

She's like a tour guide. She knows what she's doing. She's good at explaining and mesmerizing the view around. I wish I am one of the view she adores.

The way she speaks, the way her hand moved to indicate something, the way her eyes looked at the camera like she's talking to someone, she's so dedicated with the beautiful view around us.

Aiah: "The 146 acres or 59 hectares within the original 20 foot or 6 meter thick walls contain Manila Cathedral, Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, the University of the City of Manila, and other monuments to the Spanish colonial period."

"And cut!" I said for her to stop and check our notepad for what's next. Me and Aiah created notes about the flow of our vlog.

We moved to another place and started to film for my part.

"Do I really have to do this in tagalog?"

Aiah: "Aba! Oo naman. 'Di ka ba pilipino?" Pang-aasar nito.

"I am! But I'm not fluent kasi."

Aiah: "Okay lang yan! Go conyo girl HAHAHHA"

"Arghh, whatever." Sabay irap rito.

Aiah: "One, two, three, and Go." She said and thumbs up.

"Horse-drawn carts o kalesa naman ang madalas mong makikita sa kalsada ng intramuros. Ito ang mga nagsisilbing hatid papunta sa mga establisyimento noon at ngayon tulad ng: Plaza Mayor o Palaza de Roma, Ayuntamiento, Plaza Santo Tomas kung saan makikita rito ang Unibersidad ng Santo Tomas, mga simbahan, at mga kabahayan na katulad ng istilo ng mga espanyol na kinagigiliwan ng lahat."

Aiah: "Cut! HAHAHHA you're so conyo pala talaga." Sambit nito habang tawang-tawa na ikinairap ko. At least I made her laugh.

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We are currently here in front of San Agustin Church. Halos nalibot na namin lahat ng intramuros and nacheck na namin lahat ng nasa notes namin.

Aiah: "Designed by the architect Juan de Macias and built in 1587 to 1607, this is the premier ecclesiastical complex in The Philippines. And cut!"

"Ha? Why?"

Aiah: "We're not just here to do vlog, we're here to enjoy noh!" She said and grab my left arm para magpicture.

As always. Hayyy, babae nga naman oh. Saad ko sa aking isip.

Aiah: "You know what? I've always dreamed na ikasal dito."

"Really?" I'll take note of this.

Aiah: "Ilang beses na ako nakapunta dito and everytime na madadaanan ko toh, pumapasok sa isip ko lagi na kapag dumating yung tamang tao, sana dito kami ikasal." She said like there are stars sparkling in her eyes. She really loves the place.

"You know what also? I'm not the type of a person na laging nagsisimba every sunday."

Aiah: "Really?" Hindi makapaniwalang tanong nito kaya tumango ako.