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Writing a class prophecy is indeed a taxing and annoying task. I was very hesitant to do this at first because as far as I’m concerned, my relations to my classmates are more than agreeable and I plan to leave it like that, thank you very much! But since I have little choice left, I have done researches, scampered through every book or reference I could find, asked some tips from friends on how will I make this class prophecy properly, and to accurately predict what might happen after 15 whole years.
I happen to stumble upon a new research in psychoanalysis which is reverse hypnotism. Unlike in hypnotism which takes you back through your past life, reverse hypnotism transports you to the future! Inhale..Exhale..Inhale..Exhale.. everything went black and I drifted off to year 2026. It is just like I’m dreaming.
I woke up one morning feeling irritated by a loud sound from my brother’s room. Being curious, I roll out of my bed to check what is he doing. I went into his room to ask him but before I do, he said to me, “Ate,ate pakinggan mo ‘yung rock music na ‘to.The DJ said ito raw ang pinakasikat this week .” And so, I listened to the music until it was finished. The DJ said, “Ok,there you go, the most requested song for the week, it is called “The Air bender” sang and composed by Richard “Aang” Callanta who happened to be one of my classmates in high school. “Ok this is your DJ once again Papa Luisito na nagsasabing ‘kapag hinabol ako ng crush ko,babagalan ko.” I was shocked at the moment and I reminisce those days I had with them. I finally decided to check out the radio station building to see if my thoughts are right. While I’m on my way to the said station, I accidentally bumped into a policeman. Anxious enough that he will get mad, I apologize repeatedly. But to my surprise, he looked at me and said “Ziane Sahibul? Is it really you?”. I looked at him and recognized his face, “Oh?Are you Josiah Ual?My former highschool classmate?”. “Yeah,it’s me, I am now the police chief of Metro Manila. I just come here to visit the dress boutique on the 3rd floor of the MV mall. You know, the mall owned by Mary Angelica Visaya, one of our classmates in high school?” ---“Oh yeah, I know that mall, so what did you do there? Buy new clothes? For your wife? “ ---“No, I do not have wife yet. I went to the Christine’s French Botique early this morning to visit Christine, Christine Penacerrada, still remember?” ---“Oh yes, one of our classmates in high school who is very fond of French words, styles, and building structures. So, you are still into her? That’s great! Wish you luck, goodbye!”
After I bid goodbye to him, I proceed to the radio station, I was kinda’ thinking deeply as I saw the name of the owner of the said radio station, it was my former classmate, and also one of my closest friend in highschool , Janica Jara Salumbides. She really has a beautiful voice since highschool. I was able to meet her inside so she tour me around, she also confirmed to me that it was really Luisito Henson whom I’ve heard from the radio. I was really uplifted as I heard it. Janica also told me that she is in business with Faith Aryzel Carvajal, who is now an owner of a workshop studio, she taught her students to act and to face the crowd proudly.
I smiled as I remember how Faith actively take part on the activities during our programs in highschool. While Janica was touring me to see the facilities, she asked me to peek on the window she pointed at. I was surprised to see Hannah Lou Siojo inside. She waved her hand as if she could recognize me. She went out of the room and joined us. Hannah asked me, “Ziane, how are you doing? Where do you work?” I replied, “I was able to make my dream come true, to be the representative for the Ms. Universe Beauty Contest this year because I won the title ‘Binibining Pilipinas’ last month.” ---“Really? That was awesome! said Hannah.
They even asked me to have lunch on a fine restaurant, the Jona’s Tea House. We went inside and picked a seat close to the glass window. I was staring blankly on a wall, when I suddenly read a familiar name posted on the wall, “Jonavie Andalajao is the owner of the Jona’s Tea House ?” “That’s amazing!” Janica and Hannah knew it already that’s why they are regular customers of that restaurant. As we were eating, Hannah told me, “Do you still remember Crystin Marie Tiu? The one who is very smart and who also happens to be your best friend in high school?” ---“Yeah of course, why would I forget her..” –Hannah continued, “She is now a member of the World Wide Organization of Biochemists.” I was very happy and proud of her. We also converse about Justine Summer Domingo who had just won as the World’s Next Top Model. She really deserves winning the title because of her humility and down-to-Earth characteristics. “Oh, talking about modeling and fashion don’t you know that Rian Castillo has his own Fashion Gallery in 20 different countries?” “I was again amazed by what Hannah said, it really made me dropped my jaw. We finished eating our meals and scheduled a certain day when we will meet again to watch an animated movie created by Lian Emmanuelle Seno. In which rumors said, it will be the next top grosser film of all times. Rae Bernard Ensorio on the other hand, became an owner of a game programming company in Manila. And Sherica Judd Seno, a very quiet person became a well-known sketch artist in the Philippines.
This day seems to be so tiring but fun. As I return home, I turned on the television and watch CNN news. I didn’t expect that I would see a very familiar face. The news anchor is May Estuista! I was really surprised but then I remember those days when May actively volunteers herself in front of the class to read the topics for the day.
I’m glad of what I’ve heard from Michelle, while I’m crossing the road, I suddenly noticed a billboard because of its endorser wearing a sexy and daring attire, I then recognized his handsome face, “Aha! He’s Angelo Blanquisco, one of the heartthrobs in our former school if I was not mistaken.
As I was staring at that billboard I heard shouts and screams of people. “We love you Morphines! The best talaga kayo! Pa-autograph naman” Band name pala ‘yun ng isa sa mga magagaling na bands in Philippines. Then emerged this beautiful young lady, wearing shades, and very sexy at her dress, waving confidently to the crowds. I hardly recognized her until she removed her shades, “oh!Maria Noeri Fabella, one of my classmates in high school and has been the president of the Student Council in our school. She became a vocalist of the said band. Together with Noeri are Aleizza Marie Pimentel as their guitarist, Jan Daniel Iloseo, the drummer, and Albert Rellama as their bassist all of them are my former classmates. I can still remember when we were jamming together and enjoying every song that Aleizza will play into her guitar. I guess they still know me and glad to see me too. I went with them to their rehearsal and chatted for a while. Noeri said, “Uy!kamusta ka na? Over over?! I replied “I’m fine, you still don’t get over with your expression over-over huh.!.” She laughed and said “Are you free tonight? We will have a small concert over Searle’s restobar.” I said, “Yes, of course. Do you mean Searle Quincy Atienza?” “Oh yes!” said Noeri. “He is a manager now and managed his own resto where we will be holding our concert tonight. “For sure, I will enjoy that night so I will be attending” I said.
That night came and I did really enjoy their performance.
Haay! My former classmates really have gone too far. They are definitely successful.
That day,I received a wedding invitation from Karl Nicoh Gutierrez and Maevie Nunez. Nasabi ko na lang, “Akalain mo nga naman sila din pala magkakatuluyan.”
I never thought that their marriage will be the way to be able for us to have our reunion Batch 2011. It’s a dual purpose event! Visitors are coming, my former classmates, chatting with each other, but we’re not yet complete.
Lalaine Torres and Melissa Joy Lorilla both ventured in the cosmetic business. They also provided cosmetics for the bride and groom. And one of the most important thing was provided by the “Lord of the Rings” ika nga.. Danielle Fortunado who now owns a silver shop
Arriving late in a helicopter are the communications tycoon who merged Smart and Globe Telecoms and is now called AedMarCom owned by Marc Jovero and Adrian Arindain. They were also with Mark Jesper Seidel. He owns a very huge and productive fishpond. He propagates a lot of fishes and I guess he earns as big as Marc and Adrian do. He was supplying big sardines companies.
The wedding was great, it was successful and I wish Maevie and Nicoh will have a harmonious life together.
All of my high school teachers were there but one of the teachers caught all of our attention. “May bonggang-bongga pang entrance” I said. With her shiny shimmering very long gown na hanggang EDSA I guess. Hindi nagpatalo sa bride, Ms. Christine Sapinoso, she has been very patient to us especially teaching us dancing. Syempre naman hindi magpapatalo, the very sexy wedding coordinator of Maevie and Nicoh, Ms. Jonet Marquez-Cadenas. This teacher is good in organizing such events although she is part of the Senate now. Who would have not wanted to remember our fourth year adviser? Ms. Eloisa Logmao Belda. She is such a professional and caring adviser to us. She now has her own school for special children. According to her, she was with Marievic Villocillo who is a teacher now.
The wedding ceremony ended and was featured in “The Journals” Magazine by Nicole Beatriz Cruz, also one of my former classmates and now one of the famous journalists in the country.
hope one day that would come true and luck would all be at our side.
After I bid goodbye to him, I proceed to the radio station, I was kinda’ thinking deeply as I saw the name of the owner of the said radio station, it was my former classmate, and also one of my closest friend in highschool , Janica Jara Salumbides. She really has a beautiful voice since highschool. I was able to meet her inside so she tour me around, she also confirmed to me that it was really Luisito Henson whom I’ve heard from the radio. I was really uplifted as I heard it. Janica also told me that she is in business with Faith Aryzel Carvajal, who is now an owner of a workshop studio, she taught her students to act and to face the crowd proudly.
They even asked me to have lunch on a fine restaurant, the Jona’s Tea House. We went inside and picked a seat close to the glass window. I was staring blankly on a wall, when I suddenly read a familiar name posted on the wall, “Jonavie Andalajao is the owner of the Jona’s Tea House ?” “That’s amazing!” Janica and Hannah knew it already that’s why they are regular customers of that restaurant. As we were eating, Hannah told me, “Do you still remember Crystin Marie Tiu? The one who is very smart and who also happens to be your best friend in high school?” ---“Yeah of course, why would I forget her..” –Hannah continued, “She is now a member of the World Wide Organization of Biochemists.” I was very happy and proud of her. We also converse about Justine Summer Domingo who had just won as the World’s Next Top Model. She really deserves winning the title because of her humility and down-to-Earth characteristics. “Oh, talking about modeling and fashion don’t you know that Rian Castillo has his own Fashion Gallery in 20 different countries?” “I was again amazed by what Hannah said, it really made me dropped my jaw. We finished eating our meals and scheduled a certain day when we will meet again to watch an animated movie created by Lian Emmanuelle Seno. In which rumors said, it will be the next top grosser film of all times. Rae Bernard Ensorio on the other hand, became an owner of a game programming company in Manila. And Sherica Judd Seno, a very quiet person became a well-known sketch artist in the Philippines.
This day seems to be so tiring but fun. As I return home, I turned on the television and watch CNN news. I didn’t expect that I would see a very familiar face. The news anchor is May Estuista! I was really surprised but then I remember those days when May actively volunteers herself in front of the class to read the topics for the day.
The next day I guess, while I was walking going to a near grocery store, a beautiful lady approached me and greeted me excitedly and I realized it was Michelle Jovero, one of my former classmate who used to be our bet for the Top Model Contest in our school but she refused to join. We talked a few moments and I knew that she was already producing her own show, Asia’s Top Model. She also said that she was working with Melissa Anne Manabat also one of my classmate in high school who is a designer now, she designs clothes and swim wears for the models of Michelle. Actually, Melissa Anne has a natural beauty. Michelle told me that Melissa Anne won the title Ms. Novaliches but she decided to just focus in making designs of different clothes. Then our conversation ended.
I’m glad of what I’ve heard from Michelle, while I’m crossing the road, I suddenly noticed a billboard because of its endorser wearing a sexy and daring attire, I then recognized his handsome face, “Aha! He’s Angelo Blanquisco, one of the heartthrobs in our former school if I was not mistaken.
As I was staring at that billboard I heard shouts and screams of people. “We love you Morphines! The best talaga kayo! Pa-autograph naman” Band name pala ‘yun ng isa sa mga magagaling na bands in Philippines. Then emerged this beautiful young lady, wearing shades, and very sexy at her dress, waving confidently to the crowds. I hardly recognized her until she removed her shades, “oh!Maria Noeri Fabella, one of my classmates in high school and has been the president of the Student Council in our school. She became a vocalist of the said band. Together with Noeri are Aleizza Marie Pimentel as their guitarist, Jan Daniel Iloseo, the drummer, and Albert Rellama as their bassist all of them are my former classmates. I can still remember when we were jamming together and enjoying every song that Aleizza will play into her guitar. I guess they still know me and glad to see me too. I went with them to their rehearsal and chatted for a while. Noeri said, “Uy!kamusta ka na? Over over?! I replied “I’m fine, you still don’t get over with your expression over-over huh.!.” She laughed and said “Are you free tonight? We will have a small concert over Searle’s restobar.” I said, “Yes, of course. Do you mean Searle Quincy Atienza?” “Oh yes!” said Noeri. “He is a manager now and managed his own resto where we will be holding our concert tonight. “For sure, I will enjoy that night so I will be attending” I said.
That night came and I did really enjoy their performance.
The next morning I just felt that I want to read a newspaper. There, I read the sports news and I was shocked what was written there. Edpaul Padre representing the Philippines in World’s Badminton Championship won, not only gold but also two bronze medals. Also Dave Tranquilino, in Volleyball Men’s Division won the gold medal. Even they are in China right now, I am proud of them. As I turn the pages, a lot of my former classmates’ names exposed to me still. Wilfred Amor entered the army and became a lieutenant. According to the news, he caught the very notorious car napping syndicate in the Philippines, so the Philippine president honored his courage. Meanwhile, in health news, there was a doctor who discovered a remedy for Stage 4 cancer. There’s just one thing that came to my mind, this doctor really deserves a Nobel Prize. As I read his name what a big surprise! He is no other than Christian Cajis, the amazing doctor!
In Sports news still, it is said that there is a Filipino basketball player that led his team until they reached championship. He won the MVP title and other prizes in Los Angeles, California. He is Jemmar Vincent Cruz. Wow! My favorite basketball player when we were in high school. Who will think that he would go to places when he was always absent before.
Haay! My former classmates really have gone too far. They are definitely successful.
That day,I received a wedding invitation from Karl Nicoh Gutierrez and Maevie Nunez. Nasabi ko na lang, “Akalain mo nga naman sila din pala magkakatuluyan.”
They owned now a villa in Batangas where the venue and reception of their wedding will be held. They renovated the whole resort to hit the tourism market.
At the wedding…..
I never thought that their marriage will be the way to be able for us to have our reunion Batch 2011. It’s a dual purpose event! Visitors are coming, my former classmates, chatting with each other, but we’re not yet complete.
Lalaine Torres and Melissa Joy Lorilla both ventured in the cosmetic business. They also provided cosmetics for the bride and groom. And one of the most important thing was provided by the “Lord of the Rings” ika nga.. Danielle Fortunado who now owns a silver shop
Arriving late in a helicopter are the communications tycoon who merged Smart and Globe Telecoms and is now called AedMarCom owned by Marc Jovero and Adrian Arindain. They were also with Mark Jesper Seidel. He owns a very huge and productive fishpond. He propagates a lot of fishes and I guess he earns as big as Marc and Adrian do. He was supplying big sardines companies.
The wedding was great, it was successful and I wish Maevie and Nicoh will have a harmonious life together.
All of my high school teachers were there but one of the teachers caught all of our attention. “May bonggang-bongga pang entrance” I said. With her shiny shimmering very long gown na hanggang EDSA I guess. Hindi nagpatalo sa bride, Ms. Christine Sapinoso, she has been very patient to us especially teaching us dancing. Syempre naman hindi magpapatalo, the very sexy wedding coordinator of Maevie and Nicoh, Ms. Jonet Marquez-Cadenas. This teacher is good in organizing such events although she is part of the Senate now. Who would have not wanted to remember our fourth year adviser? Ms. Eloisa Logmao Belda. She is such a professional and caring adviser to us. She now has her own school for special children. According to her, she was with Marievic Villocillo who is a teacher now.
The wedding ceremony ended and was featured in “The Journals” Magazine by Nicole Beatriz Cruz, also one of my former classmates and now one of the famous journalists in the country.
Haay! This night has been full of excitement! I withdraw into the background and watched the faces of my classmates with whom I spent two years of my superb high school life. I spent numerous times with them; we laughed, cried, celebrated joyous and triumphant moments. Not to mention the trials, hardships, and tears we shared with each other. This was of course culminated by our graduation. I can’t help but shed a tear for I feel extremely happy about the success of our graduating class. I thank the Lord for bestowing us with the blessings we are experiencing today and we wished that all our teachers saw what we have become and how unexpectedly some of us turned out.
5…4…3…2…1… I woke up in the doctor’s office still feeling the tear and the excitement trickling down my face. Reality kicks in and I’m still a senior. All of what I saw was still in the future, waiting to be found, waiting to be realized.
hope one day that would come true and luck would all be at our side.
So, good luck St. Jude!! Godspeed and Rock on!!!!
-- ZIANE SAHIBUL (the author) ♥
