Tamed: The 8th Hiñago (HS#01)

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

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I looked at the students before me as I explained our topic effectively. Tiningnan ko isa-isa ang mga ka-grupo kong walang ambag maliban na lang sa isang miyembro. Kung hindi lang ako naawa ay hindi ko sila ililista sa one-fourth sheet of paper.

I explained our topic alone in front. Tinawag ko na lang sila sa mga sari-sariling parte nila. Pambihira, kung kailan pa malapit na ang parte nila saka pa aalis para mag-banyo.

Ayaw ko ng pinaghihintay ako. Kaya ang nangyari binuhat ko yung grupo na may sampung miyembro. Tangina.

"Our country, Philippines has this thing called social justice. What is that?" I asked them rhetorically.

Walang sumagot at sa halip ay tumitig lang silang lahat sa akin.

"It's a kind of justice system na nagsasabing, hindi porket inagrabiyado ka ay gaganti ka na rin basta-basta. You also have to look for the rights of the person or people that opposes you."

I made a pause as I realized the actions I made these past few days. Habang nag-e-explain ako ay tinitingnan ko ang kaibigan kong si Rahim. Nakatanaw lang siya sa labas ng bintana, nag-iisip.

I bit my lower lip for a second and shook my head subtly. I'm becoming a hypocrite here.

"Damian, is that why that death penalty for heinous crimes can't be approved because of the human rights? Rights of the criminals or accused?"

"Yes, it is one of the reasons. Also at the same time, it protects those who are truly innocent."

After the report, bumalik ako sa upuan
ko at nag-isip, bagay na hindi ko naman madalas ginagawa.

"I know what you are thinking," lingon ni Rahim. "Don't contemplate, the law and lawyers exist for a reason."

"It's unfair in some ways..." I shrugged.

"That is also the function of the congress, to revise or change the unfairness we see in the law, and to make new laws that will protect and help the people."

"Some politicians don't realize the importance of their roles, they are only after the money they want to have. Marami nang umupo at nanglingkod pero bakit parang walang nagbabago sa Pilipinas?"

I'm just thankful that in this part hindi ko masasabing isa ang pamilya ko sa mga taong ganon lang ang gusto sa paglilingkod. The old Hiñagos didn't have any corruption scandal or any sorts, it's because we truly didn't have any. Kung anong yaman man ang mero kami ngayon? Dahil iyon sa mga babaeng napangasawa ng bawat lalaki sa pamilya.

Unexpectedly, all of the old Hiñagos had one unified fetish, they all fell inlove with street smart women, women who have their own empires and are capable to lead. Those women are our living treasure.

"That is also why youth like us are born, to create a better future."

The rest of the afternoon, I feel so sleepy. Kung hindi lang ako papagalitan ay kanina pa ako nag-cutting para mawala ang antok ko.

Hindi ko alam kung bakit lagi akong inaantok, maaga naman akong natutulog.

Nang mahapon at tapos nang maglinis, nakita ko si Denise sa isang kiosk malapit sa gate. Mag-isa lang siya doon at may binabasa. Nakakapagtakang iba ang librong binabasa niya ngayon. It was Bible.

Suddenly, Lolo's words flashed on my mind again.

"She's just like your grandmother."

I smirked secretly at that. Kaya pala nakakatakot siya minsan. Wala pa man akong ginagawa parang kinakarma na ako.