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Direk: Camera rolling… 3, 2, 1… Action!
(Dramatikong pagtatagpo… Hubo’t hubad ang pangunahing aktres habang nakaligwak sa putikan.)
Aktres: Ayoko na… Sawang sawa na ako…
Direk: Cut! Ano ba naman yan. Bat walang kaluha-luha? Gusto ko mas matindi pa dyan! Ulit!
(Dramatikong pagtatagpo… Hubo’t hubad ang pangunahing aktres habang nakaligwak sa putikan.)
Aktres: Ayoko na… Sawang sawa na ako…
Direk: Cut! Ano ba naman yan. Bat walang kaluha-luha? Gusto ko mas matindi pa dyan! Ulit!
Today was a day like no other. It was ordinary in a way that I was busy yet again. It was not like no other because it had certain unexpected impacts –
(Inside the principal’s office)
Principal: Mark, it’s like this. We had an incident this morning; there was a widespread theft while we were having mass. Thus, we have to check all the students’ bags individually because everyone’s a suspect. I guess even you are obliged to be checked. Did the guard check your things when you entered?
Assistant: I guess he could do it for 30 minutes. Dismissal time is still 30 minutes away.
Principal: I guess so. Ms. Secretary, could you assist Mark in the 4th floor faculty room? Thank you dear.
(Inside the principal’s office)
Principal: Mark, it’s like this. We had an incident this morning; there was a widespread theft while we were having mass. Thus, we have to check all the students’ bags individually because everyone’s a suspect. I guess even you are obliged to be checked. Did the guard check your things when you entered?
Assistant: I guess he could do it for 30 minutes. Dismissal time is still 30 minutes away.
Principal: I guess so. Ms. Secretary, could you assist Mark in the 4th floor faculty room? Thank you dear.
Direk: Camera rolling… 3, 2, 1, Action!
(Dramatikong pagtatagpo: Hubo’t hubad ang pangunahing aktres habang nakaligwak sa putikan. Luhaan at namumula ang mga mata nito.)
Aktres: Ayoko na… Sawang sawa na ako… Bat ba napakamanhid mo? Di lang ikaw ang… Ang…
Direk: Cut! Kinabisado mo ba ang script mo o naglalandi ka na naman ng mga linya?! Basahin mo nga muna! Ulit!
(Dramatikong pagtatagpo: Hubo’t hubad ang pangunahing aktres habang nakaligwak sa putikan. Luhaan at namumula ang mga mata nito.)
Aktres: Ayoko na… Sawang sawa na ako… Bat ba napakamanhid mo? Di lang ikaw ang… Ang…
Direk: Cut! Kinabisado mo ba ang script mo o naglalandi ka na naman ng mga linya?! Basahin mo nga muna! Ulit!
Upon hearing the news, the first thing that came to my mind was my former responsibility and next was the person who was the successor of that responsibility. I shall never forget the first case I attended – the one that troubled me for days; the one that needed a critical decision; the one that made my reputation.
(Inside the faculty room)
Teacher 1: Hi dear! Your mom’s having her class. She’ll be here in a few minutes. Just sit down there and make yourself comfortable. Do you want a drink?
Teacher 2: So how are you dear? How’s college?
(After the presentation. Chaos.)
Teacher 3: Terrific!
Teacher 4: This would never have happened back in your time.
(Inside the faculty room)
Teacher 1: Hi dear! Your mom’s having her class. She’ll be here in a few minutes. Just sit down there and make yourself comfortable. Do you want a drink?
Teacher 2: So how are you dear? How’s college?
(After the presentation. Chaos.)
Teacher 3: Terrific!
Teacher 4: This would never have happened back in your time.
Direk: Camera rolling… 3, 2, 1… Action!
(Dramatikong pagtatagpo: Hubo’t hubad ang pangunahing aktres habang nakaligwak sa putikan. Punit-punit ang mga damit. Luhaan at namumula ang mga mata nito.)
Aktres: Ayoko na… Sawang sawa na ako… Bat ba napakamanhid mo? Di lang ikaw ang tao sa mundong ito. Lahat na lang ng akin ay inagaw mo. Di ka na natuto!
Direk: Cut! Ano ba yan! Sinabi ko bang lagyan mo ng diin yang dulo? Ano ka ba! Ulit!
(Dramatikong pagtatagpo: Hubo’t hubad ang pangunahing aktres habang nakaligwak sa putikan. Punit-punit ang mga damit. Luhaan at namumula ang mga mata nito.)
Aktres: Ayoko na… Sawang sawa na ako… Bat ba napakamanhid mo? Di lang ikaw ang tao sa mundong ito. Lahat na lang ng akin ay inagaw mo. Di ka na natuto!
Direk: Cut! Ano ba yan! Sinabi ko bang lagyan mo ng diin yang dulo? Ano ka ba! Ulit!
Everywhere people were stressed by what was happening. I remained stranded in the building while waiting for the aftershock to subside. There I had observed the movements of everyone concerned. I wanted to help but becoming a witness was all that was left to do.
(Outside the faculty room. Chaos still)
Student 1: Kuya, di ba Augustine ka rin dati? Sabi sa ‘kin ni Miss landslide mo raw yung kalaban mo dati sa Student Government… Astig! Sige po!
(Outside my former classroom. Chaos still)
Student 2: I’ve seen your site! You look different in the pictures! Really!
Student 3: I let my mom read your script. She liked it. She even bought the holy book! *Looks at student 2* You should read it!
(Outside the faculty room. Chaos still)
Student 1: Kuya, di ba Augustine ka rin dati? Sabi sa ‘kin ni Miss landslide mo raw yung kalaban mo dati sa Student Government… Astig! Sige po!
(Outside my former classroom. Chaos still)
Student 2: I’ve seen your site! You look different in the pictures! Really!
Student 3: I let my mom read your script. She liked it. She even bought the holy book! *Looks at student 2* You should read it!
Direk: Camera rolling… 3, 2, 1… Action!
(Dramatikong pagtatagpo: Hubo’t hubad ang pangunahing aktres. Habang naligwak sa putikan. Punit-punit ang mga damit. Luhaan at namumula ang mga mata nito. May hawak na kutsilyo.)
Aktres: Ayoko na… Sawang sawa na ako… Bat ba napakamanhid mo? Di lang ikaw ang tao sa mundong ito. Lahat na lang ng akin ay inagaw mo. Di ka na natuto!
(Dramatikong pagtatagpo: Hubo’t hubad ang pangunahing aktres. Habang naligwak sa putikan. Punit-punit ang mga damit. Luhaan at namumula ang mga mata nito. May hawak na kutsilyo.)
Aktres: Ayoko na… Sawang sawa na ako… Bat ba napakamanhid mo? Di lang ikaw ang tao sa mundong ito. Lahat na lang ng akin ay inagaw mo. Di ka na natuto!
Ano bang kailangan mo? Niyurakan mo na ang buo kong pagkatao. Ginahasa mo na ang kaluluwa ko!
Direk: Cut! San mo ba hinuhugot yang pag-arte mo? Bitin na bitin! Para kang puta na tinapon sa bar! Buti pa yung una kong napili sa role na to! Ulit!
As if the day had already unraveled. Above, I saw her presence. I didn’t know I would see her in spite of all that was happening. It was an awkward moment that turned into serenity. Tranquility reigned.
(In the lobby)
Girl: Hi ma’am!
Principal: What are you doing here? Is it because of…?
Assistant: Yes
Girl: Huh?
*The three looks down and stare at me. She goes down and approaches. More people stared at us.*
(In the lobby)
Girl: Hi ma’am!
Principal: What are you doing here? Is it because of…?
Assistant: Yes
Girl: Huh?
*The three looks down and stare at me. She goes down and approaches. More people stared at us.*
Direk: Camera rolling… 3, 2, 1… Action!
(Dramatikong pagtatagpo: Hubo’t hubad ang pangunahing aktres. Habang naligwak sa putikan. Punit-punit ang mga damit. Luhaan at namumula ang mga mata nito. May hawak na kutsilyo. Duguan. Balot na balot ng dugo.)
Aktres: Ayoko na… Sawang sawa na ako… Bat ba napakamanhid mo? Di lang ikaw ang tao sa mundong ito. Lahat na lang ng akin ay inagaw mo. Di ka na natuto!
Ano bang kailangan mo? Niyurakan mo na ang buo kong pagkatao. Ginahasa mo na ang kaluluwa ko! Wala ka nang tinira! Lagi na lang ikaw! Ikaw! Oo ikaw! Tama na…
(Dramatikong pagtatagpo: Hubo’t hubad ang pangunahing aktres. Habang naligwak sa putikan. Punit-punit ang mga damit. Luhaan at namumula ang mga mata nito. May hawak na kutsilyo. Duguan. Balot na balot ng dugo.)
Aktres: Ayoko na… Sawang sawa na ako… Bat ba napakamanhid mo? Di lang ikaw ang tao sa mundong ito. Lahat na lang ng akin ay inagaw mo. Di ka na natuto!
Ano bang kailangan mo? Niyurakan mo na ang buo kong pagkatao. Ginahasa mo na ang kaluluwa ko! Wala ka nang tinira! Lagi na lang ikaw! Ikaw! Oo ikaw! Tama na…
Direk: …And cut! Good take!
Kram's cut at 9:06 PM |
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