Perfect Silence (JhoLet)

V - The Third Floor

"Miss Robles?"

Jordyn slowly nodded as she and Stevie entered the principal's office room where they can see a nameplate on the front written; " Beatrice Isabel N. Igo" and "Principal" written below.

Principal Igo: "And you are?" asking Stevie.

Stevie: "Ako po si Stevie Sevilleja. I'm enrolling with her as well po."

Principal Igo: "Ahhhh yes, ikaw din namention ng tatay ni Miss Robles. Please have a seat, both of you."

Both girls pulled up a chair in front of them and faced the middle-aged principal who looked very sophisticated yet friendly-looking.

Principal Igo: "So, Miss Robles & Miss Sevilleja. How was the enrollment? Any problems?"

Stevie: "Wala naman po Ma'am. Mabait naman po ang staff na nagasikaso saamin."

Principal Igo: "Ok that's good to hear."

Principal Igo (signing and talking): "Hello Jordyn, are you excited to start school here?"

Both Jordyn and Stevie were shock to see their new principal using sign language.

Stevie: "Marunong po kayo magsign language?"

Principal Igo: "Hehe oo, pero hindi fluent." (Signing and talking) "I have a cousin who uses sign language too." 

She gave Jordyn a friendly smile in which Jordyn smiles back at her.

Principal Igo: "And don't worry, I will tell your teachers about your condition. Ok? Wag ka mag-alala."

Jordyn gave her a tight-lip smile before looking at the ground.

Principal Igo: "Is there anything wrong?"

Stevie looked at her best friend and she could see the uneasiness in her face & she started playing with her thumbs which is a tell that she's getting anxious to express herself.

Stevie: "S-she's just a little ashamed, you know. Uhmmm... Baka maging pabigat siya sa teachers o sa ibang tao sa school."

Principal Igo: "Nako Miss Robles, wag mo isipin iyan. I can tell based on your grades and report cards your father sent me from your previous years and your previous teacher from Laguna called me a few days ago; you are a very smart and kind student with a talent for drawing and playing the piano. Don't think magiging pabigat ka kasi we wouldn't have accepted you in this school if we think we couldn't handle your situation. We are happy to have you here and we hope this school can help you prepare well for college & reach your dreams."

Hearing this from Principal Igo made Jordyn's body begin to relax. She looked up towards her new principal's eyes and she could see the sincerity in her face which made her smile.

Jordyn (signing and mouthing of words): "Thank you very much."

Principal Igo replied.

"You're welcome."

After talking to the principal about other minor concerns, Jordyn and Stevie exited her office.

Jordyn (signing with mouthing  the words): "I have to use the restroom."

Stevie: "Sige, tanungin ko lang si Ma'am nasaan ang pinakamalapit na banyo."

Stevie approached the secretary.

Stevie: "Ma'am, saan po ang pinakamalapit ninyo na restroom?"

Principal's Secretary: "Ahh.. Paglabas niyo dito sa office, kumaliwa kayo tapus nanduon siya sa pinakadulo."