Hiraya
Amang Sinaya groaned in frustration.“Why Bughaw again? What’s so special about Bughaw?” As if hearing his name was an irritant to his ears.
“He is knowledgeable about plants and animals in the forest, mountains, and beyond. He knows where to find them and how they interact with other animals. He can also write and draw.” I remember that Bughaw showed me his illustrations of animals and plants while the rest of the people of Sinag could only show me when the animals were cooked or they already built a house out of a certain tree. “I want to explore the forest with him."
My father flicked his fingers. "No, not Bughaw. We'll pick someone else to guide you. That boy is not the only knowledgeable one.”
"But Ama, only Bughaw knows about the plants and animals which can heal people." O
