BEHIND A MASK(BNHS SERIES #3)

BNHS #3

Savannah Shin Montenegro, a girl raised in the warmth of her parents' love. Nurtured. Fed. Clothed. And wrapped in affection. Cheerful. It seemed like she already had everything. Everything was given to her. As if nothing was missing, because she believed she held all the happiness life could offer.

But not all happiness stays with you forever. . . that's what she learned. Hindi dahil masaya ka ngayon, ay masaya ka pa rin bukas. Hindi lahat ng hawak mo, ay mananatili sa'yo magpakailanman. Sapagkat tulad ng alaala, tinatangay din sila ng hangin-nagiging malabo, kumukupas, hanggang sa tuluyang mabura sa isipan.

At kahit gano'n... hindi ba mananatili ang dating Savannah na puno ng tawa at saya?

Ang sagot. . . hindi. Nawala siya. Sa likod ng mga ngiti, sa bawat halakhak, at sa bawat PARANG wala siyang problema, nagkukubli ang durog na durog na Savannah Shin Montenegro. Sa likod ng pagiging palabiro at pala-asar, may babaeng umiiyak sa mga sulok ng kanyang mundo. Lahat ng tawa, lahat ng biro, ay naging maskara upang takpan ang sugat ng kanyang damdamin.

And one thing is certain-Savannah Shin Montenegro is hiding Behind A Mask.

She is not happy. She is not whole.

Hindi lahat ng ngumingiti ay totoo ang saya. Hindi lahat ng mukhang walang problema ay walang dinadala. Hindi lahat ng palabiro ay payapa ang loob. There are people who choose to stay in the background, afraid to bother anyone. People who have mastered the art of pretending. May mga taong iniisip nating buo at masaya, pero sa likod noon ay unti-unti na ring nauupos. Dahil para sa kanila, mas madaling itago ang sakit at pasanin ito mag-isa. Sapagkat sa huli, sila lang din ang magdadala ng bigat na iyon.

And the saddest truth? Sometimes, the loudest laughter comes from the ones crying the hardest inside. Sometimes, the brightest mask hides the deepest wounds.

Behind her smile is pain.
Behind her jokes are tears.
And behind Savannah Shin Montenegro... is a girl who just wants to be saved.