Pryce Annie Anotado

BSED-3

Amandas Lullaby
By Lovella Chris L. Palma

(Upbeat singing and dancing with a doll) Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high theres a
land that I heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are blue. And the
dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.
Suddenly trips and falls down, laughs, then cries looks to the audience then)
What are you looking at? Why are you all staring at me? You think Im sick? Hahahahaha!!
Me? The daughter of Don Maximo Madrigal, the richest man alive, crazy?? Hahahahahaha!!!
You fools!
I am the most beautiful, talented, smart and richest girl in the whole world. I have the perfect life.
I live in a mansion and we have lots of cars, jewels, latest gadgets and money lots and lots of
it. I can have whatever I wanted. I am like a princess. What? You dont believe me? Just look at
my beautiful crown. My Daddy bought it for me. Everyone says I looked like my Mommy but
shes in heaven now. Daddy is always sad. I think its because he misses her.
One night, I was alone in my room, playing with my doll, Amanda, when I heard a voice coming
from Mommy and Daddys room; the voice went louder and louder. I felt fear creeping into my
spine. Its Daddy. He is angry again. He is looking for me. Then I heard a loud thud like
something or someone hit the wall. I was so scared. I want my mommy! I looked at Amanda. I
knew shes scared too. There, there, Amanda. I will not let anything happen to you. I promise.
I hid inside my closet.
Then suddenly, the door opened. Daddy came into my room searching for me. The look on his
eyes scared me. The look on his eyes scared me. He looked like a madman. He opened the door
of the closet and found me. I gasped! He smelled funny. Oh no! Hes been drinking again. No
Daddy! Please. Dont hurt me! I hugged Amanda to protect her. Then, I felt his belt hit my
back. Aaaaaaah!! Daddy it hurts. Please stop!! Then he hit me again! Im sorry Daddy.
Aaaaah!! Stop!. My face was drenched with tears. Daddy, Im sorry I killed Mommy! Im
sorry she died instead of me. She died so I can live. Aaaaaah!!
Why? Why are you doing this to me Daddy? You said I looked like Mommy. Dont you love me?
I didnt mean to kill her. I was a baby, your baby. I felt weak. The room was spinning. My body
ached when I tried to move. My skin was black and blue all over. Mommy I hate my Daddy.
I hugged Amanda and cradled her so she wont be scared anymore.

I stared at the doll. Amanda, wake up! Stop sleeping, you worthless child! (Kicking the doll
then picking it up) I hate you! I hate you! I wish you died. I wish you were never born!
(Slamming the doll repeatedly then stops) Im sorry Amanda. I got carried away. I didnt know
what I was doing. Go back to sleep.
(Looks into the distance, sings slowly and softly while rocking back and forth, tears falling from
eyes)
Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high theres a land that I heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream really do
come true.

Jay Lord D. Subrado

BSED-3

Me Against You
I cant breathe in this white uniform. Its so tight. Release me. Well, thank you for your kind
words. I know, right. I already expected this. Im not surprised. Oh! I havent introduced myself
to some of you. For those who dont know e, which only a few dont, Im Genuino Ontangco, a
smart young man or I should say, a genius.
Do you need someone to answer your problems? Im the perfect person to approach. You asked
why? Because, I know everything. Give me those equations, Ill simplify it. Give me those
problems, Ill solve it. Give me that piece, Ill correct it. Oh.. It feels good to be a genius.
Sometimes I wondered, maybe if I was born a long time ago, then I would have created all the
inventions in this world. Maybe yes! Maybe yes! Why cant I? I know everything,
remember? Hahahahaha.
My mother calls me Gene, my nickname. She has been my inspiration, or I mean assistant ever
since. How can she be my mentor? I know a lot more than her! My father, Oh! I dont know him.
I refuse to know him. Some people told me, he was a criminal, a thief, a man of pure evil, a
product which sent him to jail. Some people told me, he has changed. I dont believe them. I tend
to react when they connect him to me. I cant stand it. I hate those people who stand in my way,
and do something without my approval. Only, I know whats right.
Mom!!! Wheres the documents in my table? I asked.
Oh! I thought thats a trash, I already threw it away. She answered.
I told you never to touch anything here, you stupid moron!
Im still your mother young man! You cant say that to me!
Why cant I? I know more than you know cause youre a brainless idiot! Yes! Thats true!.
Then she slapped me in the face. I punched her hard, and laughed as she dropped to the ground.
You should have seen her face while she fought for her life! Shes dead! Hahahahaha. What a
relief. Oh! Here they are again! Stop! I cant breathe in this white uniform. Its so tight. Release
me! I should be free. Release me! Release me! Release me!