The Story of Rafael Balboa

I could never forget the story of Rafael Balboa. It is a story of dreams, betrayal, reconciliation, and a whole lot of hardships.

Just like a lot of our countrymen, Rafael Balboa, or Raffy for short, dreams to have a beautiful and comfortable life. He wanted to provide good lives to his wife and his 2 children. And that is the reason why he worked as a construction worker in Saudi Arabia.

Act I

He stayed there for almost a decade only going home to the Philippines every other year for short spans of time. After working for so long, he thought that he had sacrificed enough and that he had already saved enough money to start a small business of his own back in his hometown so he decided to pack his things up and go home to his family.

He wanted it to be a surprise so he didn’t tell anyone about his plans. He arrived at the airport with lots of luggage. He was just rocking his new kicks and a thick gold necklace around his neck.

He hailed a cab and went straight to their house in Manila. He arrived mid-day so the kids are at school and the only one in the house was his wife.

He was so excited and as he got inside the house, he ran up to their room only to find out that his wife was riding another guy. He could see his world crumbling around him, he wanted to hurt them but he retreated and just decided to go home to his hometown, Pampanga.

Act II

He was contemplating what would happen to his life now. He was sitting down beside the window of his old room. He felt that life was over for him and he would just like to end it once and for all.

He went through his bags and took out his pistol. He thought that it would be a quick painless death. He pointed the barrel of the gun on his nose but when he was about to squeeze the trigger, he thought that maybe the neighbors will hear the loud bang of the gun, he didn’t pursue it for the fear of being arrested for illegal possession of firearms.

He went out for a walk to clear his mind. He found himself on the bridge over the wide and deep Pampanga river. He planned to just jump into it and drown himself so he would just die quicker.

He got up on the edge of the bridge and when he was about to jump he remembered that he did not know how to swim so he got back down and went back home.

Act III

He was back in his lonely home and thinking of ways to die. He took out the old knife from the kitchen. He planned to use it to end his life quick.

Once he got the knife he pointed it to his neck. While staring down the blade, he noticed that it was so rusty. He thought that if he would continue he will suffer from infection and he will pay a lot for the hospital. And once again, his plan was spoiled.

He was so infuriated that nothing was going according to his plans. He went outside again to get some fresh air. He walked until he reached the highway. He stood in the middle of an intersection and was waiting for the incoming bus to just get him right in the middle. But the damn bus turned right before reaching him.

He was so mad cursing at the sky and just as when he lost all hope, Vicky passed by and called up to him.

Vicky was Raffy’s acquaintance. She was a beautiful young lady and really sexy. She told him that she just left Raffy in Saudi and now he’s already home. While looking at her smooth skin, her voluptuous boobs, and her long slim legs, Raffy thought that he could just attack Vicky and he will just face the consequence of a Death penalty sentence.

But when it rains, it really pours, it just so happened that the beautiful Vicky has a huge crush on Raffy and she was even the one that suggested they go to a hotel and have a go at each other.

After a few hours of bliss and wild escapade, he was back at his original plan and still wanted to die. He went home again thinking of what else he could do.

He got a thick rope and tied it around his neck. He stood on a chair and tied the other end to the ceiling. When he was about to jump, someone outside called out to him. The person told him that he has a long-distance call. He hurriedly untied the knot and ran to the store where the telephone is.

When he answered the call, it was his dear wife who was calling.

”It is I, Raffy, please forgive me for what I have done. I swear that nothing will ever happen again, please do not be mad. When I get to you, will make another baby.”

Raffy was pleased with what he heard and he replied:

”Come home to me darling, what you have done to me is forgotten, now let us add another child to our two kids.”

Within half a day, his wife came to him and they were just so excited to see each other. He met her on the road and right there and then they went to kiss so passionately. And it might have been because of their excitement the kissing took a dreary turn when she managed to bite off Raffy’s tongue in the heat of the moment.

They brought Raffy to the hospital, he can’t speak and he can’t eat.

The doctor came in while shaking his head, “we have done everything that we could…”

And at last, finally, Rafael Balboa managed to die.

The end.

Hi there!!

If this story seems familiar, that’s maybe because you heard the song. Yes, right, this is from the song “istorya nang raffy” (Story of Raffy). It’s a native song from Pampanga which is sang in the local dialect Pampango.

The song has an old folk song kind of vibe to it and the lyrics are just so funny. I just wanted to share the song if you still haven’t heard it.

If you want to hear the whole song in its original glory, you may watch the adaptation video here:

Thank you for visiting and that’s it from me…until we read again…

Cheers!!!

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Series    : Random Articles
Title     : The Story of Rafael Balboa
Published : 30-Jan-2022
Author :  © RB