Manika‑Jamila 2: Chapter 7: Paghahanda para sa Kanya

I am Jamila. A doll. I watch as the nursery slowly transforms into a home for the new child. The days became calmer. Eloisa followed the doctor’s advice and rested more, but she also became more active in preparing. She folded tiny clothes, arranged diapers, and placed soft blankets in the crib. She always brought me with her.

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Love Bus Book 5: Treasures of Enrico — The Adventure Begins

After the quiet revelations of Book 4…

A new journey is about to begin.

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Love Bus Book 4: Chapter 7 — 1907 – The Origin

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The old book from Lola Luisa became our nightly ritual. Every evening after dinner, we would gather around the dining table. Mommy Brenda would carefully turn the brittle pages while Papa Franz explained what he understood. Bernadeth listened with wide eyes, asking questions nonstop. I mostly stayed quiet, absorbing everything. One night, Mommy Brenda read aloud the full story written on the early pages. It was the origin of everything.

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Manika‑Jamila 2: Chapter 6: Takot sa Pagbubuntis

I am Jamila. A doll. I do not feel fear, but I have seen it many times in Eloisa. The days became heavier. Eloisa’s belly was very large now. She moved slower and sometimes held her back while walking. One night, she came to the nursery looking worried. She picked me up and sat on the rocking chair.

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What We Inherit Without Knowing

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Minsan, hindi natin alam na may dala-dala tayo. Hindi yung mga lumang alahas o faded na pictures sa album. Yung mga tanong na hindi nasagot, yung mga katahimikang pinili ng mga lolo’t lola, at yung mga kwentong naiwan sa gitna. Ito ang mga bagay na namamana natin nang hindi natin nalalaman, hanggang sa isang araw, bigla na lang silang lumitaw sa ating mga desisyon, takot, at pangarap.

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