Binata

Rommel, Married with kids

Ronald, Married

Julius, Engaged

Orlee, Has a Girlfriend

We were on our way to Gold Souq when, Dad (Rommel) noticed that he was the only one wearing jeans. The other three wore walking shorts and rubber shoes.

“Pormang Binata ah!” Dad said.

I immediately answered, “Oh! Bakit? Binata naman talaga ako ah!” defending the word binataas being single, not married nor engaged.

Julius immediately jumped in the conversation, “Binata pa rin ako,” claiming he’s not yet married.

We all looked at Ronald, waiting for him to answer, “OH! BAKIT KAYO NAGPAPARINIG!? WALA NAMAN AKONG SINABING BINATA AKO AH!”