Chapter II

continuation...

He composed himself and resolved to follow his father in pursuit of their shared vision. Perhaps this is the place where he will assist them in escaping poverty. Possibly their destiny to succeed in life is not in their hands. Others are fishermen, like others of their compatriots who have built concrete houses because they have emigrated. He smiled; they, too, were mariners, impoverished seamen with little rest.

He didn't realize it was going to be morning. He roused up the two brothers, and they ate breakfast while drinking coffee. Then they started lifting the net out of the water. They had numerous catch fish, as expected given the magnitude of the fish flocks earlier.

At the very same time, they expressed gratitude to the Lord for the grace bestowed upon them. Just like yesterday, it took them almost two hours to bring the net out of the sea because, aside from the fact that it was a little windy, they had a lot of catch. Ronn's boat had nearly sunk with the last of their catch, so they paddled gently home. The three paddled home quietly, even though Rocc was so sleepy that he could whistle the melody they used to sing every time they went home. He enjoys singing slow rock music.

They will arrive at his hometown's port around eight o'clock in the morning. Many people were already waiting, smiling as they greeted them. As usual, Dagul was in charge of the fish as well as cleaning the net and the boat, after which they would repair the net inside the boat so that they could sail Ronn. Dagul also transports the caught fish to the market or the fish buyer; Dagul simply provides their mother Ronn a list of what was sold. The buyer is the guy who brought the money for the fish sold to Ronn's house.

This is always the scene for Ronn and his two siblings: they take a bath after returning from the sea, go to school, and finally rest and sleep. They set sail again when morning broke. Their routines repeat regularly, and when the weekends arrive, they plant or weed the plants. Despite their exhaustion regularly, none of them complain.

The scenario in which Ronn scolded Hubb and Rocc has not been repeated; it has always been quiet since their father talked to him in the office, which the siblings attempt to discover. They assumed Menin would fail, but the two were always together. Ronn is no longer the heaven that Menin is accustomed to. As a result, he is startled and envious that he does not show it to the youngsters. She is embarrassed to admit it and tells Ronn that she has loved him since their first year of high school till now, so she mocks her peers and fellow students who are flirting with her, including the most handsome of all mestizo and Richard. She was concerned Ronn would perceive it differently if she told him she loved him and caused him to avoid her, so she kept her sentiments to herself.

Menin tried to talk to Ronn while they were relaxing because the school year was coming to an end and they were getting ready to graduate.

Menin's introduction is "Ronn." She inquired of the young man, "Do you have a problem?"

“Huh? "Oh, nothing," Ronn responded. "Why?" he queried the girl again, who was rather lovely, with a pointed nose and puffy lips that matched her modest face.

"Because I've noticed you've been quite silent for three weeks," Menin said. "Does this have anything to do with our plans to study in the city?" Didn't your father let you? ", Menin inquired one after the other.

"No, that's not it," Ronn said. He looked the guy in the eyes, knowing in his heart that the girl liked him, just as he had loved her since they were best friends. He just doesn't want to flirt with Menin because he's worried, he'll be wrong in thinking she likes him, and he's afraid she'll avoid him.

"Perhaps I'm simply weary, we catch a lot of fish almost every day," he'd explain to the girl.

"Are you sure?" Menin asked. "Couldn't the person you're dating have disappointed you?" she sarcastically inquired, but what she said broke her heart and head. Would she accept if her friend was courting someone? In the silence of the young, she was startled and had to disregard the thought.

"Of course," Ronn answered, "when did I hide from you?" "Besides, you know I'm not dating anyone, and I'm not dating anyone until I realize my dream of helping our family get out of poverty," he continued.

"Thank you," Menin said, sighing.

"Why?" Ronn inquired.

“Huh? "Nothing, and at least I know I'm thinking incorrectly," Menin responded.

"You know my dream, don't you?" Ronn asked. "You're fine; even if you don't persist, you won't suffer," Ronn told his friend.

"What's the problem, it's only for a short time and it's not one of us," Menin responded. "I will also work hard for myself and my future family," she said, her gaze fixed on her attractive companion. "For you," she told herself in her mind.

"Let's go, and perhaps they're already waiting," Ronn said to his buddy.

“Huh? Okay, come on ", she was surprised because she had already heard "us," she just grinned at the torpor of the friend she adores.