Behind the Curtains - LenRisa

1. A Strong Woman Met Another Strong Woman

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I was currently in my second year in the Senate at that time when I heard about her for the first time. The death of her husband was a big shock for everybody since he was all known to be a good and clean public servant. Aside from feeling bad for our country's loss of a good servant, I also felt a heavy pain in my chest knowing that I know how it feels to lose a husband and carry all the obligations and responsibilities left with our kids. Honestly, it was my first time seeing her and it was on the news. She was crying but I could see that she was trying to control it for her daughters. At that moment, I felt that pain, too, remembering those years I went through when my husband died. I know it would be a rocky road for her, but I know, she could handle it. Seeing her for the first time yet I could feel that she's strong.

"If I could, she could also." I said to myself.

She may not know me but I was wishing for the best for her and for her family.

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The time came for her husband's funeral. Most of the people in the Congress and Senate were there, of course including me. I witnessed the love and appreciation of the people towards the former DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, especially from his family. I didn't have any personal relationship with their family but I couldn't stop myself from having a teary-eye. Everything was pure. You could really see that this man is such a good one because the emotions of the people around, especially those closest ones, were not about politics. They showed love and a big grief.
I saw her again. But this time, no tears was coming out from her eyes. She was just teary-eye the whole time. And it made me feel proud of her when she gave the speech for her loving husband. She didn't cry at all but I could feel the pain in her voice.

"Such a strong woman." I thought to myself.

After the burial ceremony, we already sent Mr. Robredo to the cemetery and I decided to go home immediately. I didn't approach the family since I actually didn't know what to say and again, we didn't have this kind of relationship. I just felt shy, that's all.

I took a quick bath and hop into bed. I just stared the ceiling and still felt heavy. Little did I know, I fell asleep with Mrs. Leni Robredo in my mind....

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Hello everyone. Just wanna say na di ako sure ng terms ni SenRisa when she started as a Senator so if may mabasa kayong misinformation, pakicorrect nalang ako hehe or hayaan nyo nalang. Focus nalang tayo sa story HAHAHAHAHA
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