Casa De Familia

By Mary Joy Revelegia

"MATTEL: (Sarcastic laugh) I bet my parents know how to handle our kids

better than your parents do. How can they compared our kids with Dorothee

and August?

NERRY: (Looks at the mirror) I knew it too, since then. I knew from the

start that my parents have their favorites. And that I have hated it

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
• Release date: Mar 14, 2024
• ISBN: 9789361727764

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Casa De Familia

Broken Heirs

Mary Joy Revelegia

Ukiyoto Publishing

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Published in 2024

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my very own father Juvele Revelegia and my mother Thelma Revelegia. To my one and only brother Matth Johnley Revelegia. To my cousins, other family members, advisors and mentors, to my spiritual leaders- Pastor Jimmy and Ma'am Leizel and few friends who are part of my journey not just in writing but in life too.

Acknowledgement

My unmeasurable gratefulness to our Heavenly Father for giving me the strength and patience to finish this book. To all the people who helped me made this book into reality. To the Philippines Creative Industry for being the bridge of this success. ".

THE CHARACTERS

DON ISIDORE- the grandfather of the house

MADAME ANASTASIA- the grandmother of the house

CATHALY- Eldest Daughter of the house

SALEM- husband of Cathaly

DOROTHEE- daughter of Cathaly, who have a twin sister

DOROTHEA-Twin sister of Dorothee who have passed away due to an accident, daughters of the eldest daughter

AUGUST- Adopted grandson of Don Isidore and Madame Anastasia

VONN- Second son, separated with his wife.

AUDREY- Oldest daughter

VENICE -Youngest daughter

NERRY - Third son of Don Isidore and Madame Anastasia, becomes mentally ill

MATTEL- Nerry’s Wife

FELIM- first born son of Nerry and Mattel

BRINX- Second son

CHENILLE- youngest daughter of Nerry and Mattel, married early

AUNT ELIZ VELIGA- closest Aunt of Dorothee and August, Don Isidore’s niece, daughter of his late brother.

FINN DEL FUENTES- Dorothea’s suitor

DON AND DOÑA FERNANDO- Veliga’s closest family friends.

DOCTOR

MAIDS

GUARDS

FARM WORKERS

ATTY. NEVARRA- Veliga’s family Lawyer

Contents

Prologue:

ACT ONE

[Scene 1: In the sunroom]

[SCENE 2: FAMILY DINNER]

[SCENE 3:]

[SCENE 4: GRAND DINNER]

SCENE 5: FAMILY EVENT AND GRANDPA’S ILLNESS

ACT TWO

(SCENE 1: FAMILY COLD WAR)

SCENE 2: ENVY

SCENE 3: BETRAYALS

SCENE 4: FAMILY TUMULTS

ACT THREE

SCENE ONE: DIVIDED, DEPARTED

SCENE TWO: DON ISIDORE’S DEATH

SCENE THREE: BLOOD THICKER THAN WATER

About the Author

Prologue:

(Enters)

[Curtains laid down; here comes a man, standing under the spotlight]

Says,

What makes a family stick together?

Is it money? Wealth? Race? Love?

Neither of us will doubt that, isn’t it?

Is blood thicker than water?

But why have we seen so many family feuds as century passes by?

Well defined family in a dazzling array of sleek mansion, in a finest town.

(Where we set our scene.)

Fighting, heir against heir for their own gain advantage.

From tranquility to turbulence,

A household of faith turns out to be the greatest betrayals.

Of turmoils and snares

Would one blinks and thinks?

When one’s death is near?

Will you hear?

With your presence so patient and dear; hear yeah, and see ‘tis moil of a confidant to mend onstage.

(Exits)

ACT ONE

The curtain rises as the Veliga’s great house is filled with soothing music that came from the sunroom to the corners of the whole mansion, located in the middle of the great and wide family hacienda. The great ancestral house is 100 years old from Don Isidore’s ancestors. Where the beautiful sunrise kisses its grandeurs of the past Spanish luxury mansion.  Dorothee, a fair looking young lady in the right corner of the sunroom almost daydreaming as she continues to touch the keys of the piano.

The sunroom is painted with white and except the piano, is placed with classic wooden table and a couches surrounding it, with a touch of a little mixed up modern and classic designs, also hanged on walls are the abstract paintings that was originally made by Dorothee’s twin sister named Dorothea who passed away five years ago.

Potted plants are well grown as if dances with the melodies being played. From the left, there’s a staircase that goes to the second floor of the mansion. Came down Don Isidore Veliga, the grandfather of all times, still strong and lively at the age of eighty. With a proud heart, clapping his hands while approaching his grandchild as she ends her notes.

[Scene 1: In the sunroom]

(Walks to the right corner of the sunroom, Don Isidore approaches Dorothee)

DON ISIDORE:

Lively and lovely isn’t it? How time passes by. I couldn’t imagine how fast you’ve grown up. One time I’ve just carried you with my bare arms when your mother cannot make you stop crying. (Approaches, with a warmer smile)

DOROTHEE:

(Stands from where she’s sitting, approaches her grandfather with a smile) Good morning grandpa.

(Don Isidore nods and pats her head)

DOROTHEE:

While I hardly understand the patterns of this house as I grows. From the simple table manners to a lively party hall. Because it’s already twenty first century you know? Who would’ve care about old fashioned ways? I couldn’t understand until I’m this grown up, as you’ve said grandpa.

DON ISIDORE:

(Laughs) You’re really getting smarter, Dorothee. Of course, it’s one of our family’s pride to maintain our own unique class, don’t you?

DOROTHEE:

Why is that? Am I not smart before?

DON ISIDORE:

It’s not like that. You’re always the best, I am always proud of.

DOROTHEE:

But if only Dorothea (pause with a frown face) if only she’s still here. If only I didn’t suggested any bad idea and went fishing. I would feel better.

DON ISIDORE:

Oh no! don’t feel bad about it, Dorothee, what happened five years ago wasn’t your fault. I never blamed you, neither your grandma. What happened was an accident.

DOROTHEE:

(Walks towards her sister’s painting) Neither you and grandma blamed me. But I do. I do blamed myself grandpa. Also, the fact that everyone in this house blamed me. I just felt it. I do.

DON ISIDORE:

(Approaches Dorothee) Honey,    it’s your wrong assumptions that make you feel bad. You should stop thinking about it. Anyone else in the house is busy doing their own business.

DOROTHEE:

But I couldn’t helped it, especially when she’s my twin sister. (Pauses)

DON ISIDORE:

(Sighs with patience) I told you, it’s neither your fault.

DOROTHEE:

You see? When she’s still here. She made every corner of this house so lively. In fact, she’s even better at playing piano. She’s the perfect epitome of a prodigy. And her paintings were flawless.

DON ISIDORE:

(Helpfully) Now you’re not just blaming yourself but you’re even comparing. You know that, you’re  making yourself incapable.

DOROTHEE:

(Laugh) I’m just stating the fact about her grandpa, but it doesn’t mean I’m comparing myself to her. There’s no way I would do that. I love the way I am. I can also play the piano and make the plants dance. Though I can’t paint but I can write songs. We’re totally different but I love how we’re a good mixed up back then.

DON ISIDORE:

That’s why you’re my favorite. You’re this open-minded grandchild. And oh (pause for a minute) I have something to give you on your birthday this December.

DOROTHEE:

Grandpa, you shouldn’t say that when I am not just your only grandchild. You see? It can trigger envy and jealousy towards me if they notice.

DON ISIDORE:

Ah, don’t worry about that, I treated everyone equal but because some of my grandchildren aren’t that close to me except you and Dorothea.

DOROTHEE:

(Staring at the paintings) I remember when I was five years old then, grandma bought me an ice cream because Dad left me in the house for work and I couldn’t play with my cousins. But August was there too. He just watched me eating it when I told him it was given by grandma, I was so sad that I didn’t understand back then why father have to leave