Hello, Sir Yoshio.

CHAPTER 19

Nalu’s Point of View

There's something special about waking up on your birthday. It's a different feeling than any other day. You feel a sense of excitement and anticipation, knowing that it's your special day. As I got ready for school, I couldn't help but feel grateful and blessed for another year of life. It's a reminder of all the good things in my life and the people who have made it special. As I walked to school, I was greeted with birthday wishes from my friends who had remembered the date. It's heartwarming to know that people care enough to remember your birthday. 

Nag aayos ako ng gamit ko nang hindi ko napansin na pumasok si Sir Yoshio sa klase.

“Sir!” Tawag ng isa naming kaklase sa kanya. Dahilan para mapatayo ako at itinigil ang ginagawa. “Birthday po ni Nalu ngayon.” Mahina itong bumingingis at napatingin naman si Sir Yoshio sa akin.

“Bakit mo naman kasi pinaalala? Papansin ka rin eh no?” Reklamo ni Olivia sa kaklase namin na nagsabi na kaarawan ko ngayon. Mahina ngunit narinig ko dahil mukhang sinadya niya ‘yon.

Sir Yoshio made us all sit down and he stood in front of us because he said he had something important to say. He took out a paper and he started to speak.

Looking back to the days
when we where both cares
all the smiles and laugh
no wonder I don't doubt.

You are pretty, Nalu Coleis
yes you are
like a feather
floats over the barn.

I'm always wondering
why you come late
in my life which I always
I dreamed and faith.

My heart is taken
you know it is,
but when you come
I felt the bliss.

Flow I wish I would be
the ocean in the midst
of wilderness,
That I would bring you
the freshness of my breeze.

To forget you,
I can't do.
To forget me,
It's up to you.

That is just a saying,
but I have wish
What would I do
to forget your face.

I maybe too old
to want you
I maybe too late
to fall in love with you.

But all of this,
can be an exemption
if you'll open your heart
and give way my motion.

Loving you is not the perfect way
co'z in someway,
I am not for you anyway.
But, time is rolling fast,
may someday we will be for last.

Hindi ko alam kung ano ang dapat kong maramdaman ng mga oras na ‘to ang tangi ko lang naririnig ay ang mga hiyawan ng mga kaklase ko sa paligid ko.

Sir Yoshio smiled at me and said, “I have something to give you.” Lumapit siya at iniabot ang regalo niya para sa akin.

My heart was racing as I opened the small box. Inside was a beautiful bracelet with my name engraved on it. I couldn't believe it.

I looked up at him with tears in my eyes and he said, “I know it's not much, but I wanted to let you know how special you are to me.”

My cheeks turned red and I felt a mix of emotions, happiness, surprise, and a little bit of confusion. I had always admired Sir Yoshio from afar, but I never thought he would have feelings for me. And now, here he was, expressing his affection for me in front of the whole class. I couldn't help but feel flattered and a little bit nervous at the same time knowing that he had a family.