The Origin of the Makahiya Plant

A long time ago, there was a couple who had a pretty daughter named Maria.She was
responsible,industrious, and kindhearted.However,she was very shy. She didn’t go out of
the house much. She didn’t want to talk to other people. So she had no friends.
Maria focused her attention on plants and flowers in her garden. She watered them every
day. She also arranged the pots that hold them. Plants and flowers make Maria happy. For
her, they are her friends.
One day a group of bandits came to town .They were very cruel. They took everything they
wanted. They robbeb houses and killed anyone who refused to give what they wanted.
Maria’s parents were so afraid for her. So, they told her to hide in her garden.
When the bandits left their town, the couple immediately looked for Maria in the garden, but