IMPROVING RELATIONSHIP

Characters

Melanie – Inday

Peter – Bilin (Mother)

Thea – Remedios (Teacher)

Jear – Karding (Guard)

Others :

(oki na di usabon ilang names)

Porthia

Jemark

Anner

Improving relationships is a central goal in counseling because healthy connections are vital for
emotional well-being and personal happiness. By enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, and
fostering empathy, counseling helps individuals build stronger, more supportive relationships, which
contribute to a more fulfilling and balanced life. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Today we are the
group 5 and standing infront to present our roleplay presentation.

Scene 1

Narrator : Sunny morning! There was a girl named Inday, clings desperately to her mother’s leg as her
mother, dressed for travel aboard to work to give her daughter a better life.

Melanie: (crying) Mommy, don’t go! Please wag mo akong iwan.

Mother: Inday, I have to go for a while. It’s important for our future.
Melanie: I don’t want you to leave!

Mother: I’m going to work so we can have a better life. I’ll be back soon.

Melanie: Can’t you just stay with me?

Mother: (trying her best not to cry, nagawa niyang itulak ang kanyang anak ast tyaka umalis)

Mother : (outside the house) Sorry anak. Mahal na mahal kita. I’m doing this because I love you and I
want you to have a better future. Please be brave for me. (crying and walk away)

Narrator : The mother Bilin walk away holding her suitcase. Melanie watches, tears streaming down her
face, still not fully understanding but feeling the separation.

Scene 2 :

Narrator: As the final bell rings, the classroom fills with chatter and the usual end-of-day excitement. The
students eagerly gather their things, ready to head home for the day.”

Teacher: “Okay, class, listen up! Tomorrow, we’re having a Family Day sa school. Super exciting, right?
Everyone needs to bring their parents with you. Sobrang fun ito kasi may activities tayo and you’ll get to
show off your school. Make sure your parents are here by 8:30 AM, ha? Don’t forget, okay? See you all
tomorrow!

Narrator: “The room immediately quiets down as the students process the news, their faces lighting up
with curiosity and enthusiasm.”

Students: Okay po, Ma’am Remedios!

Teacher: “Great! I’m excited to see everyone and your families. Don’t be late!”

Scene 3 :

Narrator : The school playground is decorated with colorful banners and balloons. Tables are set up with
crafts, games, and snacks. Children and their parents are scattered around, enjoying the festivities.
Melanie, a young student, sits alone at a table, looking wistfully at the other families.

Melanie: (sighs) It’s not fair. Everyone else has their parents here.

Ms. Remedios, a kind teacher in her mid-30s, and Mr. Karding the school guard, a gentle giant in his late
40s, notice Inday sitting alone.

Teacher : (concerned) Inday, is everything okay?

Melanie: (shake her head)

Teacher : Why don’t you join us? Mr. Karding and I can stand in for your parents today. We’d love to
spend time with you.

Melanie: Talaga? You would do that?

Guard : Yes, of course.

Host : Okay, now we will have a parlor game called sacrace. We need two family to play this game.

(niduol ang duha ka family and start to play)

Host : Ready? Okay! One , Two, Three, Goooo.

(Their team win the game)

Host : So we have the winner, Ms. Remedios, Mr. Karding and Inday. Congrats!

Narrator : The three work together, laughing and chatting as they won the game. Melanie’s mood visibly
brightens. As the day winds down, the sun begins to set. Melanie’s classmates start to head home with
their parents. Inday, Ms. Remedios and Mr. Karding wave goodbye.

Teacher : We had a great time today, Inday!

Melanie : Thank you for everything.

Narrator: Inday walks home, smiling. Feeling a renewed sense of joy and belonging.

Scene 5 & 6

Narrator: The doorbell RINGS. Inday with a mixture of teenage defiance and sadness, opens the door to
find her mother Bilin standing there with a tired but hopeful expression.

Mother : Inday! I’m finally home.

Narrator : Bilin steps forward to hug Inday, but Inday pulls away, her face a mask of anger and hurt.

MELANIE : Why are you here? I thought you left us for good.

Mother : Inday, I came back to make things right. Please, let me explain—

MELANIE : Explain what? How you left me to deal with everything alone? How I had to grow up too fast
because you weren’t here?
Narrator : Inday storms past her mother, slamming the door behind her. Mother Bilin stands there, her
eyes filling with tears.

Narrator: Inday went to her teacher or their school counselor. Inday sits across from Ms. Remedios, the
school counselor. She looks distressed, her eyes red from crying.

Ms. Remedios : Hey Inday, come in. What’s going on?

Melanie: My mom came back today. I just… I don’t know what to do. She left us for so long, and now she
expects everything to be okay. I’m so angry, Ms. Remedios.

Ms. Teacher: I’m sorry you’re feeling this way, Melanie. It must be incredibly confusing and painful. Can
you tell me more about what you’re feeling right now?

Melanie: I feel betrayed. She says she did it for us, but it doesn’t feel like that. It feels like she chose her
job over us, and now she’s just waltzing back in like nothing happened.

Ms. Thea : It’s natural to feel hurt and angry. When someone we love makes decisions that affect us
deeply, it’s hard to understand their intentions. Your mother’s choice to work abroad was likely
motivated by her desire to provide a better future for you and your family. But that doesn’t mean her
absence didn’t have a significant impact on you.

Melanie : So, what am I supposed to do? Just forget how much it hurt?

Ms. Thea : You don’t have to forget the pain. It’s important to acknowledge it and give yourself
permission to feel it. At the same time, it might help to have an open conversation with your mother.
Share your feelings honestly, and listen to her perspective. Healing can start with understanding, even if
it takes time.

Melanie: I don’t know if I can talk to her right now. I’m still so angry.
Ms. Thea : That’s okay. Take your time. You don’t have to have all the answers now. When you’re ready,
talking to her might help both of you find a way to move forward. Remember, it’s okay to seek support
from friends, family, or a counselor as you work through these feeling.

Melanie : Thanks, Ms. Remedios. I’ll think about it.

Ms : Thea You’re welcome, Inday. I’m here whenever you need to talk.

Narrator: Inday nods and stands up, looking a bit more resolved. She heads towards the door, a hint of
determination in her steps.

Scene 7

Narrator: Inday arrives at her mother’s place. The door is slightly open, like mother Bilin had been
waiting for her. Inday steps inside and finds her mother sitting at the kitchen table, holding a cup of tea.

Peter: Inday… I’m so glad you came back.

Melanie: Mom, I’ve been thinking a lot. I was so angry, and I know I hurt you with what I said.

Peter: You had every right to be angry, Inday. I hurt you by leaving, and I’m so sorry.

Melanie (her voice trembling): It was just so hard without you, Mom. It felt like you chose your job over
us.

Peter: I know, and I regret making you feel that way. But I never stopped loving you, Inday. Every day I
was away, I thought about you, and it broke my heart to be away from you.

Melanie: I know you were trying to help us, but it was so lonely, Mom. I had to be strong for lolo and
myself, and it wasn’t fair.
*Peter (tears in her eyes):*

I wish I could take back the pain I caused. I want us to heal together, if you’ll let me.

Melanie (tears falling): I’m still hurt, but… I don’t want to be angry anymore, Mom. I want to try to
forgive you. I’m sorry for pushing you away.

*Peter (reaching out to hug her):* Oh, Inday, thank you. I promise, I’ll never leave you like that again.
We’ll get through this, together.

Narrator: Inday steps into her mother’s embrace, finally allowing herself to cry. The two hold each other
tightly, both relieved to have taken the first steps toward healing.