coffee break ver. 1.40

Flashback. In 2003,I had this very interesting chat with Renz, my Kinder student in Claret School of Quezon City.

I was on my table, fixing some documents. The kids were having their recess in their usual playful and childlike mode. I was wearing a long face as I contemplated on my not so good lovelife. This was way before Gino and I became a couple.

Renz: Teacher Jan? (staring at me with a priceless smile)
Me: Yes Renz? (looking back at him)
Renz: Don't be sad. Things will be fine. (winking at me)
Me: Huh? (clueless on what he was saying)
Renz: Whatever problem you're thinking... it will be fine soon.
Me: Ooh... Thanks Renz. (I've never been this grateful before.)
Renz: Promise Teacher Jan. It will be okay. Smile now.

Without checking if I did, he left and went back to his friends while I went to the bathroom and let the tears roll down.

It's amazing how a 6-year old child can utter such words to a confused adult like me. Such genuine conversations are a treasure we hold on to.