CITY ENCOUNTER SERIES #1: WHEN THE RAIN FALLS

are many stars, just like there are many plans you can start. Embrace failure as a part of the journey toward success, and never stop dreaming. Learn from your failures and let them fuel your determination to continue until you reach your dream.Remember your failures so tha

s. I looked at my parents, and they were almost in tear

decided to assist my parents on the farm. I always had a strong desire to help them, and I took great pride in the fact that my parents we

d our lunch. Let's eat!" I

like Aleeza. I bet she'll marry a billionaire someday

ded me. I felt a deep sense of responsibility towards my younger siblings. Anna and Arra were currently studying in a public

waiting for us," Anna annou

eal together. Once we finished, our parents returned to the farm, whil

planning to enroll in next

l. They offer a STEM strand, and the tu

is right. Plus, we can

reach for the stars soon,"

tables, such as carrots, potatoes, and onions. As I worked alongside my family, I couldn't help but contemplate my situation. The wait for the exa

t that tonight was the right time to do so. It was already 6:30 in the evening, a

you seem tense, Ale

ided to find a job in Manila," I stat

help your siblings," my father replied. I breathed

me."Of course, Aleeza. You're old enough to make your own decisions,"

. As soon as I finished, I hurried to my room and opened my phone to search for sui

my resume and sent it to their email address. To my surprise, they called me ba

avel to Manila earlier to search for an apartment to rent. After packing my things, my parents handed m

o reach for their stars," I said, referring to my younger siblings. I bid them farewell as th

sted, I found myself in a waiting shed, contemplating how I would find an apartment at such a late hour. Shivering from the cold, I decided to cross the roa

voice shouted from the car. I ignored the outburst and

wing me. When I turned around, I saw a man holding an umbrella.

The umbrella is yours," I protested, feeling a sense of guilt."It's alright. It's yours now," he replied, then wa