Ik Hou Van Je Book 1 - GMA/ABS-CBN Ensemble Book (COMPLETED)

Chapter 9 - Lauren's Teacher

This chapter is specially dedicated to KZ Tandingan. Thanks for the talent and for showing the world that you faithfully serve God with all of your heart. And also, I dedicate this book to my former teacher at Kaunlaran High School, Navotas. Mrs. Emma De Guzman. Ma'am, salamat po sa pagiging mabuti niyong guro. Isa po kayong ehemplo. Mabuhay ka po!

January 5, 2015

Back to school na naman! Back to reality! Tapos na ang vacation. It's time to focus on studies again.

It was a cold morning. 12 degrees celcius. Ang lamig nun, sobra. The skies were not that clear though.

Lauren brought all of her projects and the students organisation plan for the year 2015. Right now, she's wearing a scarf, a black Nike SB hoodie, red bonnet, black jogger pants and Nike SB sneakers. She went down the stairs and she went into the breakfast table. Rita, Kate, Jane and Daniella are eating fried rice, frankfurters and bacon for breakfast.

"Good morning ma. Good morning ate Kate. Good morning Chef Jane and Daniella." Lauren said with a smile.

"Good morning nak! Please sit down now and eat some breakfast." Rita said.

"Ma, tapos na ang lahat ng hirap ko, finally!" Lauren said. "All I need to do is to submit all of these and I'm done!"

"Very good, Lauren! Chef Jane and Daniella, ang sarap nitong fried rice niyo ah!" Rita said.

"Thank you po ma'am!" Chef Jane said.

"Mum, nga pala. Confirmed na ga-graduate na po ako this April!" Kate said. "Nasa list po ako ng graduates!"

"Congratulations in advance, sweetie! I'm so proud of you!" Rita said.

"Ate, congrats! You deserve it!" Lauren said.

"Salamat sa tulong at suporta ninyo ma! Utang na loob ko po ito sa inyo. Kung hindi dahil sa inyo, hindi ko po ito mararating!" Kate said.

"Salamat din nak at walang anuman. It's my pleasure to serve you and Lauren. I love you both!" Rita said.

"We love you too mum!" Lauren and Kate said. And they gave their mum a hug.

And Lauren went to school riding on a bike. And as usual, all of the students are greeting her as she pass by the campus hallway. Even the teachers are greeting Lauren.

But, mayroon siyang isang karibal sa academics. Her name is Celine Valeriano (Kate Valdez). But, hindi naman fierce ang rivalry nila. Friendly rivalry lang naman ito. Celine is from section B while Lauren is from section A.

As they met, Celine greeted Lauren.

"Happy new year, my rival! How's the celebration?" Celine asked.

"Eto, okay naman. How about you?" Lauren replied.

"Ayun, okay naman din. Nag-celebrate kami ng new year sa Hong Kong. Pasensya na pala kung hindi ako nakapunta sa party niyo. Balita ko may pa-fireworks kayo ah? At nag-perform daw si Althea Lee?" Celine asked again.

"Yes, totoo lahat yun! Madami ding tao. Anyway, mamaya, ipapasa ko na yung students org plan. Kitakits ulit, karibal!" Lauren said.

"See ya!" Celine said, and they gave a high-five.

Taylor spotted Lauren walking down near the classroom.

"Happy new year, Lauren!" Taylor said as she approached Lauren

"Hey! Happy new year din! Sayang, wala ka nung 31!" Lauren said.

"Oo nga eh. Kasi, nag-celebrate kami together with my mum and my siblings. Kaya ayun, hindi ako pinayagan. Hayaan mo, baka next year makasama ako." Taylor said.