Set in the 1990s, 19-year-old outgoing beauty, Tin Escalante, has always had the most cliché dream ever--to live a better life.
Growing up unprivileged, she is ready to do whatever it takes to lift herself and her family out of poverty, even if she...
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When the Stars Align – October 17, 1998 Chapter II: Mothers Don't Always Know Best By TinaCates
Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 21 Sex: F
The hardest part of working in customer service is being compelled to plaster the sweetest smile on your face regardless how ill-bred customers are. Who even invented the "Customers are always right?" principle? Just when I thought I would have a great day ahead after having a sumptuous meal with a nice cup of coffee, an insolent customer in her 50s just shoved her nasty feet to my face when she didn't like the shoe I helped her wear.
She even called me uncultured, and when I talked back, she questioned the parenting method I was raised with. How would I know? My father was always at work. My mother left us when I was 9. I technically raised myself. I am my own parent.
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Comments
PetersWendy: i never cried so much over a novel. We're only on the second chapter yet you made me cry a river!!!
JohnnyDeppWinonaRyder4ever: this chapter is so gooooood but i cried so so much should I thank you or hate you?
SweetMunchkin08: I remember my mom who left us for another man when I was 12. I resent that woman up to this day at the same time, I terribly miss her. Thanks a lot for this chapter
MissingKurtCobain: my mom died of cancer when I really young but I can totally relate to Robina's wistful thinking if her mom was still there. So many questions that won't ever be answered
DarkAngel13: I stumbled upon this entry and thought it has an interesting title. I'm glad I gave this a shot! This has such an interesting plot! I'm seated for more!
SuperKathleen12: Just wanna take time to appreciate your writing style. You're such a great writer! I just bawled my eyes out
"Rio..."
Tears instantly formed on my eyes.
"Hindi 'to panaginip, 'di ba?"
Ang mahapding pagkirot ng sugat ko sa noo nang lapatan niya ito ng Betadine ay tila nagpapatunay na tama ako, hindi nga panaginip ang lahat ng 'to.
"Read the other comments, too."
Nagpatuloy ako sa pagbabasa ng mga komento habang marahang hinipan ni Rio ang sugatang noo.
"How did you hurt yourself again? Magaling na dapat ito," sermon niya habang dinidikit ant band aid.
"Nasuklay ko lang," I simply answered him. He tsk-ed while my eyes remained on the screen.
