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REFLECTIONS

Creative Writing is an essential tool in realising stress and negativeness in life. Jorefeinla’s creative team use their creative mind to make a creative outputs that aims to entertain and inform the audience through making poems, black poetry, narrative story, script and poster of their script. The Jorefeinla’s creative team reflects that in making literature, it is like a rollercoaster that is hard to ride but in the end of the day it the reason why we make us smile and it gives us a nostalgic memories that we can treasure. Furthermore. Jorefeinla’s literature gives the readers values that will give a positive impact to their lives. To give an instance, in making an literature there must be a values that the readers can get and reflect.

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Narrative Story by Reniel Belen and Joja Mateo

BLUE NEIGHBORHOOD

One windy afternoon in a neighborhood, Tanya, a simple girl, was sweeping outside of their house along with her mother, humming their favorite song.

“Magandang Hapon, Aling Thilde!” Tanya suddenly straightened her back and fixed her long, brown, silky straight hair knowing that it was Marcelo, her long time childhood neighbor, and a long time crush.

“Magandang hapon din iho, what brought you here?” Aling Thilde asked while smiling. Marcelo is like her son since she knew him for a long time.

“Nanay wants to give you this..” Aling Thilde reached for the bowl Marcelo gave. Inside was Tinola which is Tanya’s favorite. Anticipations went high, thinking that Marcelo knew his favorite food. After that small chit-chatting, they went inside their respective homes.

Before eating their meal, they must wait for her father to lift the spoon first. However, her father worked overtime. Time had passed, her father still wasn’t home. Aling Thilde decided to call her husband but then she ran out of load. She then asked Tanya to buy a load to contact his father. Tanya knew that Marcelo used to guard their sari-sari store often. Even though there is a sari-sari store in front of their house. Tanya chose to buy a load at the sari-sari store where Marcelo is. Aling Maricel, Marcelo’s mother, store is big and known in their neighborhood. Tambays are always present in that sari-sari store but they are good people because, in their neighborhood, all people treat each other as a family, they live in harmony and peace. That's why Tanya is not afraid to buy a load in Aling Maricel's store. But then everyone knows that Tanya likes Marcelo. That's why she hesitated a bit because the tambays won't stop teasing her to Marcelo.

“Uyy, Tanya! Are you here because of Marcelo? Yieeeee!!” Tambay 1 teased. Tanya’s cheeks heated up, and she didn't know what to do.

“Ayun! Look at her cheeks, pare, parang kamatis. HAHAHAHA!” The tambays laughed at what Tambay 2 said, which made Tanya embarrassed.

“Marcelo, pa-load naman o… please,” Tanya said shyly without looking at him.

“This is Aling Thilde’s number right? Okay, for a minute..” Marcelo started to type the number on his phone transferring the load into Aling Thilde’s. Tanya thought that it would take a lot of days to look at him this close again. Therefore, she now looked and stared at Marcelo as he reached his hand for the payment.

Instead, Tanya reached his hand, holding it like he was a prince in a castle. Tanya noticed that she was also being stared by Marcelo which made her rosy cheeks visible even more. She looked at their hand-holding together. Tanya was in shock at what she did to Marcelo.

“Hala!! I’m so sorry! H-here is my payment..” withdrawing her hands from holding Marcelo’s. Abruptly, she went back home and almost tipped on her sandal, without looking back at Marcelo. Then, Marcelo’s vision was in a slow-mo, continuously looking at Tanya running heading home. With that, Marcelo decided to call Tanya since her number was left saved in the messages.

Tanya breathed heavily, her heart almost popped out of her chest and held the wall beside their house to support her body. As she was able to return her normal breathing pace she went inside her house and helped her mother do the household chores. Later on, as she placed the last pile of clothes in her closet, Aling Thilde’s phone suddenly rang. It was an unknown number. Even though her mother told her not to answer unregistered calls, she still answered the call since it might be an emergency.

“Hello..?” said the other line. Tanya was in bewilderment when she noticed the familiar voice. But still, she doesn’t want to assume things.

“Y-yes? Who’s this?” Tanya asked expectantly.

“It’s me, Marcelo..” the other line huskily replied. Tanya’s eyes widened and grabbed the pile of clothes which made it fall on the floor. It was Marcelo!

“O-oh... H-hiii! Uhmm-  about what happ-” Tanya stuttered, not knowing what to do. She still remembered what happened that time.

“Hey, Tanya... are you home?” Marcelo asked, cutting her out. Tanya’s thoughts were full of hopes and expectations that Marcelo likes her.

“Ah yes... Yes, I am. We were about to eat but then we’re still waiting for fathe-” Marcelo then again cut her.

“About what happened earlier... Uhm.. you know..” Marcelo asked hesitantly.

“About the hands? I’m really really sorry... I-” and for the third time.

“Dos..” Marcelo quickly said.

“Wait.. what??” Tanya is confused about what he said.

“2 pesos, Tanya... Your fee is not enough... It lacked 2 pesos. ” Marcelo hesitantly said.

Tanya’s shoulders fell alongside with her hopes and expectations about Marcelo. He ended the call with Marcelo and hopped on her bed, embarrassingly covered her face with her pillow wishing for the land to eat her right away.

The sun greeted Tanya, the wind hugged her, and the trees waved at her. Aling Thilde asked her for a favor to buy soy sauce since they lacked it.

She even had a petty fight with her mom since she doesn’t want to go outside, thinking she might see Marcelo anywhere. But then Aling Thilde is still her mom so she sighed in defeat.

“Tanya, buy at Aling Maricel’s store, she might give us a discount.” Her mother joked around. But then she didn’t feel the humor because of nervousness. Walking in noodle-leg, she still managed to reach Aling Maricel’s store. Dumbfounded, the tambays were there drinking early in the morning.

“Tanya’s here!!”

“Good morning, Tanya!”

“Marcelo, Tanya’s here!” The tambays unison in chorus.

“Marcelo… One soy sauce, please.” She bravely said, not minding the tambays teasing her.

“Okay. Here... ” Marcelo said, giving the sachet of soy sauce to her. Tanya angrily get the soy sauce from Marcelo’s hand.

“Oh, here’s the 2 pesos I lacked.” She poutingly said. Gave the coins to Marcelo but then it fell on the ground. They looked at each other thinking who’s going to pick it up. However, Tanya being annoyed furiously headed home, leaving the astonished Marcelo behind.

"Oh, Tanya?  What happened?" Aling Thilde asked worriedly. Tanya couldn't even lift her head up. She is down in the dumps.

"Nothing, Nanay.. Here's your soy sauce… Kasalanan ng dos na iyon eh!!* Tanya murmured and grumpily went outside of the house to get some fresh air.

While walking along the street a lot of thoughts bugged her mind.

Argggh!!  Out of all people living in our neighborhood, why him?!!!  I shouldn't have fell for him!  He didn't even looked so handsome. Hindi sila magka-level ni Lee Minh-

"Ouch!!" Someone bumped into her which led her fall on her bottoms.

"Watch you step will yo- MARCELO??!!!" Her eyes widened like a tarsier to what she just witnessed. She can't truly believed it.

"Nah-ah..  Say goodbye to Marcelo, My name is Marceline!" Marcelo- I mean, Marceline said with class, flipping his natural, black hair. The thing that made Tanya looked so surprised was by the clothes that Marcelo- before but now Marceline wore. A short shorts, also know as "Pekpek" shorts in Filipino along with hot pink sando that matched his pink cat ears headband.Tanya glanced at Marceline in disbelief. She thought that his handsome face was a waste.

Little did Tanya knew that Marcelo is not straight. He had something special inside him for a long period of time, keeping it from himself, that made Tanya clueless. Finally, Tanya accpeted him as who he is and they became best friends forever. They also shared one crush in the neighborhood which is Tambay 1 and they happily supporting each other after.

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A Poster of the Impostor by Jorefeinla

In this story the imposter, jealousy is the root of all hatred, people who are in intense jealousy loose control of itself in a point you are out of your senses feels nothing but anger or hatred towards something or that person. Great jealousy comes from in great need of attention people get jealous because they lack of love or attention which results to a hunger of feeling it's either they seek revenge or love to that person they get jealous on. And thus we should reflect ourselves of what we have missed on something we should also take a look of what is happening to those people around us.

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IMPOSTOR

There is a family living happily in the wood far from noise and crowded people, Jane the wife her husband Norman their two children Rochelle the elder sister and dexter the younger brother. Norman is a hard working father to provide them food and better life. Norman got very sick because he overused his body and abused it from working too hard and died it was a tragic happening to their life and his family mourn to his death.

(one sad morning, Jane called her children for breakfast)

Jane: My children! Come let us eat for breakfast. Rochelle: Ok, mom. Come my baby brother let us eat. Dexter: (Nya nye)! (Jane felt sad because they are poor that she cannot provide enough food for them and milk for the baby) Jane: Sorry, we only got this little food. We don’t have enough money to buy more food. Rochelle: (Sadly speak) it’s ok mom this is enough already. Dexter: (Crying) Jane: I’m sorry my children if only your father was here we won’t become like this. Jane: I need to now I have to work now to earn money for our food later. (Jane went out already and left her two child at home to go to work) Man:Ellie? Why are you always late at work?! You know I don’t tolerate this kind of behavior, this is a deduction to your salary. (Her boss was kind but cannot hold anymore because of jane always come to work late) Jane: I’m sorry sir I have two kids and I’m a single mom I have to take care of both of them. Man: Then you have to manage your Time wisely we don’t give salary here for granted you work for it! Jane: I understand sir please do not fire me. Man: Fine, get back to your work and if this kind of behavior continues I will not hesitate to fire you. Jane: Yes sir. (after her work he is went to thee market to buy food for their dinner) Jane: this money would be enough for us to buy food- (On her way to the market he bump in to met a man and the man noticed her) Jane: I’m so sorry I didn’t notice you. Man: No, no it’s my fault. hello, my name is Mike , I noticed you were on the way to the market? Jane: Yes, why? Mike: I also noticed that you are tired and sad. Do you mind if I come along with you? Jane: (Gladly said yes) (On their way to the market jane had a great time with Mike and accompanied jane a walk towards home) Jane: Thank you for your time and accompanying me towards my home. (Rochelle went out carrying her younger brother Dexter, welcoming their mother home from work) Jane: Mike meet my two children. Mike: (Happily greeted them) hi kids do you like candy? (The kids liked mike and mike said goodbye to them and went home) Mike to jane: Can we meet again? Jane: Yes(and smiled) (Months has passed and they become close and they started a relationship.) Jane: I have kids Mike and you accepted them like how you accepted me. I think it’s time for them to meet you, because they’ve been longing to have a daddy since my husband died.

(The kids love Mike because he is funny, kind and joyful)

Mike: Shhhh you dont have to talk about your children because they are my children too dont think that everything is just a responsibilities because I love them and I love you honney. 

Jane: “hug mike” I love you too honney, its already your work time hon I should prepare something you can eat at work we have extra salads their just eat it so that you can’t feel hungry soon if we have a lots of money I would always cook your favourite food.

Mike: Thats my honney, thanks hon i would prepare already. (After the good conversation they had. Something has change mike always come home at 12am because of work) Jane: what happened honney why you always get home at 12midnight? This is crazy! Mike: Im sorry hon, something happened there is a big problem in the company and we always tried to bring up the company again. Jane: Okay. But, please always try to come home early its only me and the children in the house we are scared. Mike: I know hon, I’ll try my best. (One day, something came up mike cant go home because something strange has happened there are urgent mike would do so the brother name Carlos came up) Jane: I dont know what to do and what to think I always overthink Rochelle check your brother upstairs take care of him i just need to sleep here in the couch I would wait your daddy Rochelle: Okay mom take a rest daddy would come home maybe he just had urgent meeting. *knock knock knock Jane: Who is that? Carlos: Hello. Its carlos im mike’s brother (jane feels safe because the appearance of Carlos is so jolly and has a good smile) Jane: Oh, sorry please come in. Carlos: Its okay nice to meet you. I just came to tell you that Mike cant go home because there are something urgent he needs to do. Jane: Ahh okay I see atleast i know now what happened. Carlos: I also came because i know that you and your children was in here its not safe that its just the three of you here you need a man maybe all of you can go to my house waiting for my brother to be home. Jane: I appreciated it but thankyou we are fine here. Carlos: If thats thats the case maybe can i stay here? I dont want my brother to feel that I didn’t help him with his family. Jane: Thats so good on you carlos okay you can sleep in here I would prepare something more comfortable pillows. (Carlos and jane has good time together they have always fun with the children because carlos has same as mike a jolly person)

(And in the morning, Carlos shows elegance, he cooked a food to see the children how kind he is)

Carlos: Wake up Rochelle and Dexter, Lets eat! Dexter: Wow its so delicious uncle carlos! Rochelle: I never thought you would be so kind uncle Carlos.

(They didn’t know that Carlos just did that to make them believe and trust)

Carlos: Hey kids, do you want to play with me? Rochelle & Dexter: Let’s go! Jane: Kids, I’ll just leave you for awhile, I just need to go shopping for our dinner later. Just play with your uncle Carlos and be kind.

(They keep on playing until Rochelle break a glass)

Carlos: What the f*** did you do Rochelle! Come here and I slap you because you deserve it! Dexter: Uncle Carlos stop! What are you doing?! Carlos: Do not interfere stupid!

(He also slap and pushed Dexter in stairs)

Dexter: I will tell the truth to my mom and dad for what you did to us! I thought you were kind, but you are a demon! go kill yourself!

( Because of Dexter’s mouth,  Carlos became angrier. Carlos chased Dexter and punched him more than an our)

(Jane knocks the gate and Carlo tries to hide the kids somewhere that is not going to be saw by Jane)

Jane: Kids, kindly please open the gate, I brought a lot in here.

(Carlos opened the gate)

Jane: Oh carlos, where’s rochelle and dexter? I thought your playing?

Carlos: Mike took the kids Jane, they seem to be going for a walk in the mall.

(Jane didn’t notice at first but she was getting anxious because it’s getting late and they still haven’t come back yet from the mall)

Jane: I’m getting scared Carlos, I think I should call them. 

Carlos: There’s nothing to be worried about Jane, they're with Mike.

Jane: Okay then I’ll just cook dinner so that we’ll all eat when they arrive.

Carlos: Okay Jane, I'll just be in the backyard.

(Carlos is keeping a low profile so that Jane won’t notice a thing, He keeps on watching the stock room)

Jane: Oh I forgot to bring out the meat earlier in the stockroom.

(while Jane was approaching the stockroom, Carlos rushed to Jane and asked what she needed) Carlos: Is there something you need? I’ll go get it for you.

Jane: no it’s okay i’ll just get the meat from the stockroom.

Carlos: It’s okay Jane I insist on getting it for you.

(Jane really wanted to get the meat from the stockroom but Carlos really insisted and it got intense)

Jane: Why are you acting kind of weird Carlos?

(When suddenly Jane heard a noise from the stockroom) Jane: Did you hear that? I think I heard someone shout. I’ll probably check it out.

Carlos: I’m sure it’s nothing Jane, I’ll check it out for you.

Jane: no it’s okay I wanna see what’s in there.

(Carlos was getting intense because Jane is noticing something from the stockroom) Carlos: I said I'll go check it!(Jane was scared of carlos and didn’t know what to do)

Jane: Why are you mad? Are you hiding something from me? You don’t need to be angry.

Carlos: I’m not okay!

(Because of Carlos’s actions and behavior Jane got really curious about what in the stockroom)

Jane: This is my house and I can do whatever I want!

Carlos: Okay fine.

(As Jane approached the stockroom Carlos got a knife from the kitchen. As soon as Jane opened the stockroom she saw Mike, Rochelle, and dexter tied and freezing in the stockroom)

Jane: Oh my god! What’s the meaning of this!

(Carlos was nowhere to be seen. As Jane untying Mike out of nowhere Carlos appeared and hit Jane and she was unconscious)

Mike: Why are you doing this Carlos?! You're my brother for christ sake!

Carlos: Brother? you left me remember?

Mike: But, I am still your brother.

Carlos: But you left me! Since you met that girl, I am alone. I don't have any companion to  talk  all my problems and feelings.  

Mike: But you  can call me whenever you want.

Carlos: Mike, Think! Think! I thought you graduated with honors. I'm still a 16 years old highschool student and I don't have enough money to support myself. What do you think of me a 16 years old millionaire?

Mike: But I'm willing to support.

Carlos: NO MORE BUTS!

(Because of His anger, He throw the walkie talkie to Mike)

Mike: Rude! What happen to you?

(Dexter ran to Carlos and begging to stop)

Dexter: Uncle Carlos please stop. I don't like this. Please, I want the old Uncle Carlos back.

Carlos: shut up!

(Carlos pulled Dexter and aimed the knife)

Carlos: Don't come closer or else, you will lose your only boy!

Jane: DEXTER!

Dexter: Mom help I can't breathe.

(Jane tries to come close to dexter but Carlos is already aiming the knife to Dexter)

Carlos: You want to lose this child?

Jane: Please no!

Carlos: No? HAHA! Okay, in one condition.

Mike: What? Tell me what do you want.

Carlos: Ahm! a car, smartphone and five hundred dollars.

Jane: but we don't have enough money to acquire your needs.

Carlos: Okay

(Carlos aimed the knife to Dexter's left eye)

Jane: No! No!

Carlos: what do you mean no?

Jane: Just don't. We will try our best to acquire all your needs.

Carlos: Never mind. Just choose a or b?

Mike: B

Carlos: HAHAHA! Okay.

Jane: What is b?

Carlos: A is I will kill Dexter.

Mike: 

What's b?

Carlos: 

I will stab Dexter!

Jane: No!

(Someone handcuffed Carlos in the back)

Jane: It's the police

Dexter: What is going on?

Policeman: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. By the way, your daughter contacted us.

(Carlos ride a police car to go to the police station with the Policeman)

Jane: Oh my god! Thanks lord for saving my dexter and also my Rochelle.

Mike: Thank you Rochelle for saving us from your uncle Carlos.

Rochelle: No problem daddy.

Mike: By the way, how did you call the police.

Rochelle: I get the walkie talkie that uncle Carlos threw.

Mike: I'm so proud of my litter daughter, thank you for saving us.

Rochelle: here's the walkie talkie daddy.

Walkie talkie: Life is a boomerang, wait for me to come back.

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A Black Poetry by Lawrence Pajaron

In this poetry it gives us life lesson when people gives no interest to us we are just nothing but a shadow, the shadow reflects as those persons who kept on following who they like but that person who you follows does not show any interest because it is just a shadow. In life try to follow those who shows interest to even just a shadow people who shows interest to you even the people around does not recognize you that you show interest to that person whom you adore.

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POEMS

“Ocean Beauty” a Free Verse Poem by Siose

 Gods beautiful creation,   It made my life decision,   To live in an island where I can find peace,  And explore new things at least.   Fish jumps in the ocean out of the blue.   Tall palm trees with sweet coconut juice.   People are laughing and enjoying the view Children are playing and dogs are running.   The waves giggle the rocks Like they just know you couldn’t guess.   Waves come splashing over your toes,   Just stand still and away it goes.   Ocean is very unique How it made people very happy. 

“Good Old Days”  a Free Verse by Siose

Time is running,  Everything is changing.  Streets are full of kids playing Am I day dreaming?  Remembering the joyful days,  Playing with my friends, Running bare footed in the streets, With the slippers in my hand,  And wearing the biggest smile.  Time pass by,  As memories goes by.  Staring at the window and wishing I can turn back time To the good old days.  “Cancer”  a Heroic Couplet by Siose

As time pass by my feelings is fading,   Like life bit by bit taken from me.   This is death I’m evading,   Death won’t accept my plea It’s taking me away from you.   Hold me like there’s no tomorrow Know that you’re my best view Please don’t feel pity and sorrow.   How I wish I could spend more time with you.  Feel the warmth of your love and skin It’s all so good to be true  How long has it been?   I’ll fight until my last heart beat Sorry I’m on the side of defeat. 

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Jorefeinla’s Creative Team

JO stands for Josh Roxan Hebia from HUMSS 12 St. Augustine of Hippo

RE stands for Reniel Belen from HUMSS 12 St. Augustine of Hippo

FE stands for Fel Marie from HUMSS 12 St. Augustine of Hippo

IN stands for Inigo Siose from HUMSS 12 Augustine of Hippo 

LA stands for Lawrence Pajaron from HUMSS 12 Augustine of Hippo