The year is 1899. The Philippine-American War rages, turning the lush archipelago into a landscape of fire and smoke. Miguel, a fierce loyalist and a paragon of the Philippine revolutionary forces, lives for one thing: his country's freedom. But on...
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[Epilogue]
It was the year 2015, and Natan, a journalist, was preparing for an interview with a Filipino who was said to be the oldest person in the country. The purpose of his visit was to learn more about his great grandfather, Miguel, who he knew very little about. Natan was excited to finally get some answers about his ancestor.
He traveled to Plaridel Bulacan, where he was greeted by Tonyo's grandchildren. They informed him that the person he was coming to see, Grandpa Anthony, was 120 years old and could no longer speak or see. However, they also revealed that when he was younger, he often told stories about Miguel, and he had taken care of him until he passed away. He had also lived through the Spanish, American, and Japanese wars and could provide valuable insights into the history of the Philippines during that time.
Natan was grateful to have finally found someone who could tell him about his great grandfather. After the interview, he visited a museum to see Miguel's memorabilia. While he was there, a woman approached him and asked if he was Natan Cruz. When he confirmed his identity, she hugged him, which was a surprise to him. She introduced herself as Melissa Bellings, the great-granddaughter of Sarah Bellings.
Natan was stunned to hear this because he knew about the history and past of his great grandfather through Melissa's great-grandmother. They had a long conversation that day, during which Melissa gave Natan a preserved flower that belonged to Miguel, which her grandmother had given to her mother before she passed away. She explained that it was a symbol of her grandmother's love for Miguel, who was her most beloved man.
Natan was deeply moved by this gesture and almost cried when he took the flower. In return, he handed Melissa a bullet that had belonged to Miguel, which he had kept as a family heirloom. He told her that Miguel had never forgotten her grandmother, and he was glad to have met her and to have learned more about his great grandfather's past.
In the end, the two exchanged a tight hug and held each other's hands with a smile as they continued their conversation. It was a heartwarming meeting that brought the past and present together and cemented the connection between two families from different parts of the world.
The End.
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