The next day, I could see Uncle Tomas was already up even though the sun still hasn’t risen yet, and standing in our yard outside the house as he speak with Ajax.

“You see, we Filipinos have a traditional way of testing the suitors of our daughters. Since I consider Ellainaas as my daughter, I will try to act as her father now and I will test you.”

Ajax nodded.

“Now, since it’s still early I want you to cut off some wood for a fire. The nights here are getting colder.”

Uncle Tomas then taught him first how to cut it before letting Ajax do it. Well, seeing them...