Sir Rigor was my prof that day. our "teach" for two weeks since Sir Dex was out for his paternity leave. Lit 2 class was having its final report on "Flowering Judas". Another enlisted day, of which I am prepared for, for a "redeeming" session. Sir Rigor, who happens to be our long-time academic Dean, was entertaining my question, to be exact, he made me repeat my question to Arman. "Why is that Laura doesn't want to commit to anything when she is involved in everything?"
in quick astound, " 'Why is that Laura doesn't want to commit to anything when she is involved in everything?', you said. That's a very good question, L."
Sir said that. And the class told me, "redeem yourself, L." (Yeah, right.)
Here is Arman's reply: "Before Laura came to Mexico, she already desired for a "something" else. A something she does not have yet, being a lady who comes from a noble and learned family. And she thought she would acquire it in Mexico, where the people then were unrefined. In that part of the city. however, all she has gotten into was life where there is rebellion against the government. Where everyone else is doing betrayal. Feeling that ambiance, she acted on betrayal too to revenge for those who sin from betrayal too. Unfortunately, she finds herself too late in betraying herself too. Everything around her is out of place. Where she does not find what she is looking for."
"Precisely.", Sir Rigor butted in. "What can you do if everyone else is doing ill around you and you want a change. You want to do good, and tell people to do the same, but everything else is wrong? You can't trust if there is no trust about you. You know that sign outside? The one posted with "Honesty" proverb?
"Yes, Sir.", the class answered. "Be honest even if others are not; if other will not; and if others can not." "It is even posted near the police station."
"I don't like that. You wouldn't want that right? It is like letting others be that others. How can you when others don't. It is unfair, right?"
"Now, does that satisfy you, L.?"
Suppressive of the fact, I just nodded.
Why? The bell already rang.
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