Kirab is a talented student.However,he never gets recognized for his talent because he is constantly being overshadowed by his classmates.
One day when mama had a meeting in school,I visited Kirab in his house for it was only near the school.
Their house was made of scraps of plywood that were fastened together and the roof had plenty of rubber tires to prevent it from being blown away during typhoons..
His nanay,Aling Marta,was in the house.She offered me salabat.AT first,I did not to drinkit, but i did not want to offend her so drankit..
She also served me calamay,which she prepared herself.One thing I noticed on the wall are certificates and ribbons that Kirab won in art contests.
"So, you are an artist? I am also an artist in our school.In fact, I was able to go to disneyland in tokyo, for winning a prize sponsored by a company in japan.I was also able to go Portugal for winning a contest in poster-making sponsored by Museo Pambata,"I narrated.
"Mom , I will not to join the contest." "Why?" Mama asked."I want kirab to win.""Okay, if it will make you happy."
"Where were you? Look, I won!""I'm happy for you," I responded."I'm happy because you here," Kirad said."You really are a good friend! I am so lucky to have a friend like you!"