Versa, We're Grateful for You

Since the day you came into our life, everything seems easy and we do our weekly chores efficiently because of you. It was a year ago today since I had found you somewhere across the Bacolod Robinson place. You were there left unattended, borned the scorching heat of the afternoon sun. You looked so lovely and beautiful but nobody dared to come to you, looked or touched you.

I have been to some places looking for you. I have gone to some parts of Bacolod, to Himamaylan. But I hadn't made up my mind. I even searched the Facebook to find what is good if not best. Still, I couldn't find one. Until I passed the street facing the Bacolod Robinson, I found you, glowing, looking great, lovely and beautiful.

I stopped in front of you, came near and looked attentively. I like your reddish color, your shining body and everything. I had never had a second thought. I called the number posted at the back of your body. The gentleman came. We talked and agreed the terms. We made a road test and closed the deal. It's September 3 when I rightfully owned you.

Missing My Friend, Rolando Claud!

While we were attending our latest administrative meeting in our local division conference hall, I overheard my fellow principal talking to one of his teachers in a cellphone.

After he made a call, I interrupted him and told him that his call was too serious and they're planning to have a visit with his teachers.

"Rolando Claud passed a way," he simply told me that. I couldn't believe what I heard. I confirmed if I did hear it right. And he replied absolutely yes.

I was held aback for a moment. My tears seemed to drop. What a loss!

Who Is Rolando Claud?

We're acquainted while we were studying in college. We were staffer of The College Voice, the official school publication of the college. He's the paper's artist and I was the editor-in-chief. He's an education student while I was a commerce student. He graduated ahead of me and taught in elementary school in the Division of La Carlota City.