Un ragazzo orfano aiuta un povero giardiniere, ma scopre un segreto che non si aspettava.
In a small town in the province where the heat of the sun is reflect on people’s faces striving for everyday life. Our story begins. Before we explore the deep secret which is hidden behind the simple goodness, first I want to say something. If you enjoyed those story full of emotion, suspense and twists you don’t expect, don’t forget to subscribe to this channel.
There are many more stories will make your heart beat and will make your mind think. now, let’s start Lino’s story, a young orphan who will change his life of a poor gardener. And on that process, a truth that will cause trouble throughout the town. It’s just the beginning of the day Lino walked down the narrow alley going to the market.
His feet was naked and his clothes were old and torn at the edges. No one parents who took care of him from he is five years old. His mother died of illness and the his father disappeared like a bubble after a heavy storm. Since then, he has lived alone, scavenging garbage, selling seeing and sometimes helping to shop owners in exchange for food But no matter how difficult the Lino’s life, he didn’t lose his smile He has a bigger heart than his age and his eyes are full of light that can’t stand kill any difficulty. “Lino,
come here,” Aling Rosing mula shouted in a vegetable shop. I have some pieces of bread here. eat now Lino smiled and ran to Aling Rosing. Thank you, Aling Rosing. It’s good you Don’t worry son. Just I have something there, something for you too. He said Which Rosing while stroking the head of the child.
After eating, he walked Lino towards the square. There he saw an old man man sitting under the big acacia tree This is Mang Thomas, the gardener of the largest mansion in town The Santilan family mansion. Lino noticed that his face was pale said Mang Tomas and seemed to be struggling this breath. He approached and asked, “Mang Tomas, are you all right?” Mang Tomas looked at the boy and forced to sneeze. “Ah, it’s Lino, son.
Maybe just tired. But Lino knew that is not the truth. He saw the sweat pouring from the old man and his hand holding his chest. Mang Tomas, you don’t seem well. I’ll accompany you to the pharmacy. I don’t have any money, Lino. Mang Tomas whispered. And I can’t even walk anymore far away Lino looked around. He saw a cart with something rice in the corner.
He ran towards it there and talked to the owner. Some just a minute, he came back with something drink and medicine provided by the owner of cart “Mang Tomas, have a drink this.” Said the shopkeeper. Please help this. Mang Tomas was amazed at the goodness of the child. Thank you, Lino. why you me helping? I have nothing to give you.
Nope I need a replacement, Mang Tomas. I just want to help you. Answer said Lino with niti. From afar corner of the plaza, a man was watching wearing a Decarios barong. This Attherne Vice and Tours. looking he in the scene that happens in between by Lino and Mang Thomas. And to him face has a strange expression. It’s like being surprised but mixed with fear.
After a few weeks it got worse condition of Mang Tomas. He’s not anymore go to the mansion of the Santilan family to work. Lino worried and he often visiting Mang’s small hut Thomas near the river. “Mr. Thomas, you need a doctor.” he said Lino while looking at the already cold old man’s face No money, Lino.
And the doctors are only for those with money. Mang answered Tomas with bitterness in his voice. Didn’t give up Lino. He knows who is Ia is the best doctor in town Elena Ramirez. But he also knows that it’s expensive to pay. That’s why it was done he had never thought of it will do. He went to the mansion of Santillan family and asked for help.
When he reached the big gate of mansion, the guard scolded him. Hey kid, what are you doing here? Brother, I need to talk to Don Rodrigo. I need something please, said Lino. It’s not possible. Get out of here before you do Dismissal, answered the guard. But Lino didn’t leave. Instead, shout he loudly. Don Rodrigo, please help Mang Thomas.
He is your gardener. Heard that of a girl standing on the balcony of the mansion. This is Isabela Santilan He got down and approached the gate. What’s going on here, “Senorita Isabella? There is a young beggar who wants talk to your father.” said guard Isabela Cay Lino looked. He saw a strange light in the child’s eyes A kind ofcourage and goodness that he does not have ever seen with another person.
What is your name? It’s linen. I need it ask for help for Mang Tomas. He is your gardener. It’s serious his illness. Isabela thought for a moment. He knows Mang Tomas. It’s kind and always planting favorite flowers he. Come let me in. But I don’t guarantee to help you are my father Inside the mansion, Lino saw the abundance of wealth he had never experienced.
There are huge chandeliers, expensive furniture and paintings like being in a museum. He felt the difference of the world of sandilants and of his world. They entered the living room where Don Rodrigo was present and Dona Clara. They sat for a long time sofa and in front of them is a table full of documents.
Isabela, who is this child? It’s a question Dona Clara with disgust in her voice. Mother, this is Lino. He is here for ask for help for Mang Thomas. Isabela answered. Don looked Rodrigo to Lino. His face was serious and emotionless. Mang Tomas, what’s the problem? Don Rodrigo, his illness is serious Mang Tomas He needs a doctor but he has no money.
I hope so help him It’s been a long time he worked for you. He said Lino with fear but courage. Dona Clara laughed, a full laugh of ridicule. Why would we help a gardener? There are hundreds like him in this town. If not him can do the job, I will replace him. Lino was hurt by what Dona Clara said but he did not give up.
But man Mang Tomas too. He helped to you for a long time. Won’t you even consider it? thank you Shut up, he shouted Dona Clara. There is no business debt. If he wants help, must work he is good. But on occasion this, Don Rodrigo spoke. Clara, that’s right. He looked at Lino. Child, why you? want to help Mang Tomas? You are not Is he a relative? no, Don Rodrigo.
But he is kind to mine And I think, when there is we have the ability to help, we should let’s do it. Lino answered. Stared Don Rodrigo to the boy. Something was seen he is a strange thing in his eyes Lino, a familiar light that is not he can determine. After some After a second of silence, Don spoke Rodrigo. CJ, I will pay doctor for Mang Tomas.
But like I want you to know, kid, it’s not because I am indebted. This is because I saw your courage. Lino smiled but he was still new after leaving, Atthy Vicente spoke Torres who suddenly entered the room Don Rodrigo, I have he had to stop seeing he is Lino. His face became pale and his eyes are growling in surprise.
Vicente, what’s your problem? It’s a question Don Rodrigo. Atory did not answer. Vicente. Instead, he stayed staring at Lino as if seeing a ghost The next day, Eena arrives Ramirez at Mang Tomas’ hut. Looked at the old man and said, “Mang Tomas, your heart has a problem. You need surgery but this is it dear.” “Doctor, I don’t have any money.
” Mang Tomas said with tears in his eyes eye Don’t worry. It has been paid for Don Rodrigo is everything. Answered by E. Elena. Mang Tomas was amazed. Really? Why did he help me? I don’t know the reason. But there is you are a young friend Lino. I know he is the reason why you have been helped.
Eena says that there is smile A few days after operation, Mang gradually recovered Thomas. And all that time, always Lino was there to take care of him. Cooking porridge, washing clothes and reading stories for entertainment the old man “Lino, thank you.” He said Mang Tomas one afternoon. “I don’t know how can I make up for yours goodness.
” “You don’t have to substitute, Mang Tomas.” I’m happy that you’ve recovered,” answered Lino. While they were talking, someone knocked on the door. Lino opened it the door and he saw Attony. Vice and Tours. The lawyer is serious face and as if carrying something heavy problem Lino, can we? talk? Attony asked. Vicente. Yes. who are you Lino asked a bit nervous I am Aty Vice and Tours, lawyer of the Santilan family and has I need to know from you.
Mang Tomas looked at Atthy Vicente with doubt what do you need for the child? It is personal talk Mang Thomas. But if you want, you can listen. Answer by Attony. Vicente. Attorney sat down. Vicente let’s go straight to Lino. linen, who are your parents? where are they My mother is dead. And my father disappeared when I was only five.
Lino answered with sadness in his voice. What is your father’s name? Thought Lino. Miguel is Miguel Santos. But I don’t remember him anymore fineAttorney Vicente gasped. The his hands were shaking. linen, what is your mother’s last name? Santilan po. Rosa Santilan. At that time, Mang Tomas paled.
He looked at you Anthony. Vicente and his eyes is full of fear. Vincent can’t eh. True, Thomas. This is the truth,” Attorney whispered Vicente. Lino was surprised. what happening? Why are you like that? Ask deeply Attony. Vicente. Lino, I have to say why something is long hidden. Your mother Rosa Santilan is brother of Don Rodrigo Santilan.
Lino’s eyes widened. What is it? Your mother is Don Alejandro’s daughter Santilan Don Rodrigo’s father. But because he married a poor man man, your father Miguel, the family disowned him. Kicked out him and he was no longer recognized. continue by Anthony Vicente. Lino felt it the breaking of his heart.
Meaning to say that I am Don’s nephew Rodrigo. Attorney nodded. Vicente. Linen you are Santi Landin. You are royal blood But because of your mother’s choice love a poor man, rejected him and rejected you too. Nope Lino can believe. All of the his life, he thought there was none he has to do with the sandilants. But now, he finds out that he is one of the theirs is the blood that flows through his veins are the same blood as those person who rejected him. “Mr.
Thomas, Do you know this?” asked Lino there are tears in the eyes. Mang nodded Thomas. Lino, I know I know your mother. I used to be a gardener in the old house of Santilan family. I saw how he was humiliated and expelled. I saw how he cried and knelt before his father. He begged to be accepted. But he was not listened to.
And when he died of sickness, not a single person attended the his funeral. Lino burst into tears. The all the emotions he had for a long time treasure burst. Why? Why did they reject me? What is my fault? No one it’s your fault, Lino. Attony answered. Vicente. The fault is with them. But now you have a chance change everything.
What do you mean? Attony, Vicente issued a envelope. This is your grandfather’s will by Don Alejandro Santilan. He died five years ago. But before he died, he made a secret testament that says the half of his wealth shall be go to his daughter Rosa Santilan or his heirs if he is gone. They grew up Lino’s eyes.
It means, Lino, you are the true heir of half wealth of sandilants. But Don Rodrigo hid it and by Dona Clara. They don’t want to know it by anyone. The next day, Lino returned in the mansion of the sandilants. But this time, he wasn’t alone. With him are Atthony, Vice Torres, Mang Thomas and Captain Ruben Mendoza. When Don Rodrigo saw them pale his face.
Vicente, what do you mean? say it? Rodrigo, we have to talk about the testament of your father Attony answered. Vicente. Dona Clara spoke with anger at voice what are you saying No one else testament. All wealth is ours. Not true that. Clara answered Atton Vicente. He dropped the envelope on the table. This is the original testament of Don Alejandro and half is already placed here wealth should go to Rosa Santilan or to his children if he is absent already.
Don Rodrigo approached and read the document. His hands were shaking. It can’t be. That’s true, Don Rodrigo, said the Captain Reuben. And as barangay captain, it’s my duty to make sure it’s followed the testament. Don Rodrigo Clino looked. In his eyes were filled with anger, fear and sadness. You are Rosay’s daughter. Lino nodded. Yes.
I am his son Rosa Santilan. And now, I’m here to take the should be mine But on occasion this, Don Rodrigo sat down and began cry Everyone was amazed. They don’t expected to see them crying a Don Rodrigo Santilan, a man known for his courage and courage Lino, you don’t know everything. He said Don Rodrigo while crying. You don’t know how sorry I am what I did to Rosa. Lino was surprised.
What do you mean? Listen Don Rodrigo deeply. When my father kicked Rosa out, no I agreed. I love my brother. But the my mother, your grandmother is stronger the influence on my father. He is the pushed to reject Rosa. And I am me is a coward. I couldn’t defend him. Lino stopped. But why? you helped me when I asked help for Mang Tomas? Because I saw where my brother is,” he answered by Don Rodrigo.
I saw his courage, his goodness and I realized that even though I was betrayedI have him, there is still a santilan with good heart.” “Isabela approached you Linen “Lino, I mean your cousin.” Lino nodded. Isabela, I’m your cousin. Isabela smiled and hugged Lino. Sorry if we didn’t meet you right away But now I know you and I won’t let you neglect me anymore.
But Dona Clara was still angry. Rodrigo, you may not agree here. This child has no rights to our wealth. That’s right, Clara. shouted Don Rodrigo. I’m guilty enough to Rosa. I will not let it go let this sin continue. About weeks passed and we gradually found out the whole truth. Attorney Vicente Torres is not only lawyer of the Santilan family.
He also a former friend of Miguel Santos. Lino’s father. When Rosa died, Miguel helped to hide Lino so that the thieves do not get him. But one day, Miguel disappeared an accident and Lino was left behind alone. Mang Tomas has his own secret He is not just a gardener. He used to be Don Alejandro’s confidant Santilan He knows about testament but he was afraid to speak because it might hurt him.
But when he saw Lino, when he did the courage and goodness of the child, he realized that he should fight for the truth. and Don Rodrigo. Lino found out that the real reason why he Rosa refused to accept it because his own father left him in his mother’s care. His mother is a superstitious woman believe that marriage is difficult will cause misfortune.
And because of the fear of losing the his mother’s love, Don chose Rodrigo to follow his orders. But now he regrets it. And on When Lino arrived, he saw the everyone’s chance to change. One morning, Don Rodrigo called Lino to his office. They are also there Isabela, Anthony, Vicente and Mang Thomas.
Lino, I want to ask for I’m sorry, said Don Rodrigo. Nope I should never have rejected yours mother and I shouldn’t have rejected you either. But now I want to change all. He took out a document. This is your right to half the wealth of the Santilan family. But more here, I want you to know that you are part of this family.
And whatever happen, we won’t let you go alone. Lino looked at document. Within seconds, realized that his life is about to change. He will no longer be an orphan child looking through the trash. Not anymore he will be a child without residence. He will be part of a family But instead of taking the document, Lino shook his head.
Don Rodrigo, thank you But I don’t need wealth. Everyone was surprised. What is love? you say? Don Rodrigo asked. The I just need a family. Lino answered with tears in his eyes. All I need is to know I have people to take care of mine And now I know. Don Rodrigo approached and hugged Linen Lino, you are Santillan. And Santilyan is not alone.
From now on, you are part of us and i promise you I don’t see you anymore will allow to feel pain or sadness yet. Isabela also hugged Lino. Brother Lino, thank you for everything you have done. Because of you, the eyes of my father because we learned to be more good And at that time, Lino felt something that he had not felt since death his mother, he felt the love of a family.
But the story does not end here. One night while Lino was sleeping in his new room in the mansion, with knock on the door. He opened it and he saw Dona Clara. Lino, can we talk? Question by Dona Clara with a peculiar tone to voice Lino nodded and both sat down them on the side of the bed. Lino, I know I wasn’t nice to you at first and I know it i hate you Dona said Clara.
But I want you to know that I’m sorry Lino was surprised. Why right? Because I saw something that my heart has lost the goodness I have long lived in the world of wealth and power. And in that process, I forgot how to be a good person. But you, a child with nothing, taught to me what the real meaning is of goodness. Dona Clara burst into tears.
Lino, don’t get angry with me teach me to be like you Lino smiled and held it Dona Clara’s hand. Dona Clara, I don’t hate you. The past is past. What matters is now. And now I know you are good at inside Dona Clara hugged Lino and at that moment, he realized that true wealth is not measured in money It is measured in love and goodness Months passed and little by little Lino’s life became normal in mansion.
He studied at best school in town.He learns many things if how to read well, how write, how to think of critical. But even rich he, Lino hasn’t changed. Always still he said. Take it to Mang Tomas now completely healed. Always more he also helps the poor in town and he still is smile at everyone he sees. One day, Isabela asked.
Brother Lino, why are you still helping those? poor? You are already rich. You don’t need to do that. Lino smiled. Isabella, the wealth is no reason to forget where we come from The wealth is responsibility and our responsibility is to help to those in need. Isabela was amazed. It’s you, Brother Linen The depth of your thinking.
But there is one more thing that is not known by Lino. A secret even deeper of all he knew. One night while Attony was making arrangements. Vicente of documents in his office have an envelope passed by with something written on it name for Lino Santo Santillan. Attony opened it. Vicente the envelope and he read the letter inside.
His face turned pale. tomorrow, he called Lino to his office. Lino, I have something to show to you what is that And Vicente. Given by Aticente the letter to Lino. This is a letter of your father of Miguel Santos. Written he had it before he died. And in the letter that this, he told a secret he never mentioned to anyone. Lino was nervous.
He read it the letter. My dear son Lino. If you’re reading this, that means it’s gone me in the world But I’m completely new disappear, I want you to know truth Your mother Rosa is not the only one brother of Don Rodrigo. He is the son of Don Alejandro Santilan to another woman A girl from the poor that family. Rosa’s real mother is Aling Teresita who died giving birth Rose.
And because Don doesn’t want to accept it Alejandro the boy, he gave it to his wife Dona Mercedes and he introduced Rosa as the real one their son But when Rosa grew up and he knew the truth that was angry he. That’s why he rebelled and married me, a poor one man Not because he loves me but because he wants to punish his father But in that process he loved me and in that process you were born.
Lino, you are the result of love and anger But more than this, you are result of a secret hidden in within the Santilan family. And the secret that will be your responsibility to fight for. I love you my son. Don’t be afraid because even though I’m gone I know you are strong Your father Miguel sent a letter Linen He couldn’t believe it.
Attony. Vicente. Is this true? Attorney nodded. Vicente. Linen That’s true. Rosa is the daughter of Don Alejandro sa another woman. And that means you have a deeper connection in the Santilan family than you think. It means that I am his real grandson Don Alejandro. And because of this, you have a bigger one rights to the wealth of the Santilan family than Don Rodrigo.
He stepped back Linen Nope. I know how to do it deal with. Lino, you don’t have to deal with this alone. Attony said. Vicente. We are here for you. tomorrow, Lino called the whole family Sandilan in a meeting. They are there Don Rodrigo, Dona Clara, Isabela and others another family member. “I want it you know something,” said Linen He read his letter father After he read, he turned pale everything.
Especially Don Rodrigo. Lino ibig say you are not my father’s brother? Don Rodrigo asked. Nope. My grandfather was a different person. But my mother is Don’s daughter Alejandro to another woman. That’s why I am has a deeper connection with you than I thought. Don stood up Rodrigo and approached Lino.
What, even no matter what happens, you’ll be fine and you are part of this family. Nope It matters who you really are grandfather What matters is that you are here and we love you Don Rodrigo hugged Lino. And at that time, Lino realized that the family was not measured in blood. It’s measurable in love Years passed and Lino was grown up.
Be a good person he. He became a lawyer helping to the poor and became a he is the heir of the sandilants not forgetting where he is came from. Mang Tomas continued to live in small hut near the river. But now Lino visits him every day and they always talk about life, goodness and love. Isabela has become a doctor helps the poor.
And Don Rodrigo and Dona Clara became more kind people. They are learning give, they learn to love and they learn to be human. And finally, Lino learned that the real wealth is not measured in money. The real onewealth is measured in goodness, in love and the courage to fight for right even if it’s hard. One morning while Lino was walking in plaza, he saw a boy like he used to be an orphaned child peeking through the trash He approached and asked, “How are you?” The smile child. I’m fine, brother.
Given Lino gave his jacket to the boy. Don’t worry. The day will come when it will be fine too your life Remember, goodness is not lost and courage is not equaled by any wealth. Smile the boy and ran. And while Lino watches the boy running, he realized that his story was not over yet This is just the beginning a greater mission.
The mission to help all people need and show the world that goodness is stronger than any wealth. And that’s where it ends first part of Lino’s story, the orphaned child who helped a poor gardener And in that process, discovers a secret he doesn’t ever expected. M.
