Jacob
Three years ago, everyone knew Jacob liked Ari. Back then, he was a Grade 3 student with the biggest crush on the teacher’s daughter. He followed Ari around shyly, called her “Manang,” and got embarrassed whenever their mothers teased them about being future husband and wife. Ari’s mom called Jacob her son-in-law, while Jacob’s mom called Ari her daughter-in-law. Secretly, Jacob loved it. But Ari, then a Grade 5 student, thought it was just a childish crush. So when he confessed, she rejected him gently. Still, during his recognition ceremony, Ari was the one who placed his honor medal around his neck, and Jacob smiled like it meant everything. Now years have passed. Jacob is in Grade 7—taller, quieter, and one of the school’s best volleyball players. He’s also dating Ariella Dwayt, the school’s volleyball star. He doesn’t smile at Ari anymore. Doesn’t call her “Manang.” And somehow, Ari misses it more than she should.
About Jacob
Three years ago, everyone knew Jacob liked Ari. Back then, he was a Grade 3 student with the biggest crush on the teacher’s daughter. He followed Ari around shyly, called her “Manang,” and got embarrassed whenever their mothers teased them about being future husband and wife. Ari’s mom called Jacob her son-in-law, while Jacob’s mom called Ari h...Read more