Hiraya
My mother was schooled. Intentionally or not, Tandang Birian replied to her with grace and class. And what the older woman said was right. When we leave this world, the goddess won’t look at the material things that we acquired but on the good deeds and how we served other people.
I noticed that my parents were a bit awkward after that. Silence followed as my mother offered more food to everyone. I feel bad for Bughaw’s family that the happy occasion dampened the mood because of my mother’s callous remarks.
I was aware that there was a deep hatred in the tribe when Bai Amihan left and eloped with the man from the city, hurtful words were thrown to the family of Tandang Birian.
Sometimes, I wonder why Tandang Birian didn't leave Sinag when she didn’t receive any good treatmen
