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SEVENTEEN
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2024-10-29 19:42:56CELESTE
"Ano ba kasing ginagawa natin dito, Louisse? Ang init-init," reklamo ni Jarvis sa tabi ko.
Bumaling ako sa kaniya at sinamaan siya ng tingin. "Can you please stop complaining?" angil ko.
He pouted before crossing his arms. "Bakit ba kasi tayo nandito? May okasyon ba?"
"Jarvis, hindi porque walang okasyon, hindi na natin pupuntahan si Dad. Kailangan natin siyang bisitahin, okay?"
"Bakit ngayon pa? Magrereview kami Clio," reklamo pa niya.
I sighed. "Stop using Clio as an excuse, Jarvis Callum. Tumahimik ka na nga lamang!" iritable kong sabi at muling bumaling ng tingin kay Dad.
"Dad, how are you? Are you doing alright?"
I bit my lower lip when no one answered me. "I hope you're doing well," I mumbled.
"Louisse, there's no point o
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Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) EIGHTEEN
ASHANTIWhat is a dream?Is it really necessary for a person to have a dream?What if I don't have one? Am I not normal?I bit my lower lip as I massaged my temples out of dissapointment. It's been an hour since I started to write my essay for my English subject but up until now, the paper is still blank.I sighed. Why is it so hard?"Why do you look so grumpy?" I lazily looked at Celeste when she arrived together with our friends.Umupo si Celeste sa tabi ko samantalang kaharap naman namin sina Clio at Kelly."'Yan ba 'yung essay sa English?" Kelly tried to pry on my paper but she gave me a dissapointed look when she saw nothing on it.
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) NINETEEN
KELLY"Oh my gosh! What the fuckening fuck?!"I screamed on top of my lungs when I saw my reflection on the mirror."What's the matter?" Ashanti asked lazily.Humarap ako sa kaniya at itinuro ang mukha ko. "I have a freaking pimple, Ashanti! Oh my gosh! It's not just a single pimple but three! What am I going to do?"She winced. "That's just a pimple, Kelly. It won't hurt you."My brows snapped together as I stare on my reflection. I can't have this!"But it hurts my ego!"She leaned against the couch and picked up a book. "Stop throwing tantrums or else, I am going to throw this thing to you," banta niya.I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. "Then how am I fre
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) TWENTY
CLIO"Why are you late again, Jarvis?"He smiled awkwardly and scratch the back of his head."Kasi naman Clio, 'yung mga babae kasi sa third floor, nagpatulong na ano... Na magdala ng project nila," pangangatwiran niya.I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. "Ilang beses mo na 'yang idinahilan."He pouted and sat beside me."Totoo kasi, Clio. Promise!"Napailing ako at tumalikod para kuhanin ang notebook ko. "Pasalamat ka at wala akong practice ngayon kaya hinintay pa kita," saad ko at inilabas ang notebook ko."Thank you!"Umirap ako at iniabot sa kaniya iyon. "Bilisan mong kumopya," utos ko.Tumango naman siya at agad na inilabas ang gamit niya. Napailing naman ako. Kahit kailan talaga, mukha siyang bata."Tanda mo noong
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) TWENTY ONE
ASHANTI"I think I have a dream now."My friends looked at me confusedly, telling me to proceed. I sipped on my iced coffee before straightening my back."What?" Kelly asked."A lawyer."Kelly and Clio burst out of laughter while Celeste was trying not to laugh. My brows furrowed as I watch their reactions."Why are you laughing?" I asked."Are you serious?" tanong ni Clio at uminom sa binili niyang chocolate shake.Muling kumunot ang noo ko. "Do I look like I'm joking?"Tumigil sila sa pagtawa bago takang tumingin sa akin. I sipped on my coffee and leaned against my chair."So you mean... You want to be a lawyer? As in lawyer like 'yung nasa court na nagdedefend ng case?" Maarteng tanong ni Kelly.I sighed before I nod. "May iba pa ba?""Are you re
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) TWENTY TWO
CELESTEI lazily walked out from our classroom when the class ended. Me and Ashanti haven't talk for two days since she got mad. May practice si Clio samantalang kasama naman ni Ashanti si Kelly.Napailing na lamang ako at nagpatuloy sa paglalakad. I went straightly to the library to meet Markus but when I got there, he wasn't around.Muli akong bumuntong hininga. Bakit wala sila lahat?Dederetso na sana ako sa cafeteria para maghapunan nang biglang tumunog ang cellphone ko.My brows shut together when I saw that Kelly is calling me. Anong meron?"Yes?" tanong ko matapos sagutin ang tawag."Uhm... Celeste," panimula niya."Yes?" pag-uulit ko."Ano kasi, can you go here sa dorm? May importante lang tayong kailangan pag-usapan."Kumunot ang noo ko. "Is it urgent?""Kinda? But if
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) TWENTY THREE
ASHANTI"I'll be there within an hour. May errands lang akong kailangang gawin," I told Kelly on the phone."What are you going to do ba?" Maarte niyang tanong.I sighed. "Dadaan ako sa office. May naiwan akong files na kailangang ireview," sagot ko."Oh! Pakikuha na lamang din ng lipstick ko. Naiwan ko doon last time na pumunta tayo," utos niya."Alright. Pakisabi na lamang kina Celeste at Clio na susunod ako.""Okie! Take care!""Likewise," I answered as I ended the call.Muli akong bumuntong hininga bago nagpatuloy sa paglalakad papunta sa office. It is the office that Butler Cox gave us last time as a reward for being part of The Rank Five. We stayed there for a couple of days to study but we stopped going there because we still prefer to stay and study at our dorm or in the library.Napailing ako bago muling kinuha a
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) TWENTY FOUR
KELLY"Where are you going?"Celeste eyed me while fixing her white ribbon headband."Library," she answered shortly."Na naman? What are you doing there ba?""I don't like stating the obvious, Kelly. But in case you didn't know, I am going there to study."I pouted and rose my eyebrow. Why is she so mean? I'm just asking!Mas lalong tumaas ang kilay ko nang maglagay siya ng lip tint at nag-spray ng mamahalin niyang pabango. That's so unlikely, huh."Do you want me to go with you? It's lonely to study alone," I offered.She looked at me surprisingly. Tinaasan ko naman siya ng kilay. "Why?" dagdag na tanong ko.Nag-iwas siya sa akin ng tingin at marahang umiling. "You don't have to," she answered."Why? Ayaw mo ba ng kasama habang nag-aaral?""Ayaw ko. I prefer
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) TWENTY FIVE
CELESTE"I think I'm such a bad friend, Markus.""Huh?" He fixed the rim of his glasses before looking at me. Nag-iwas naman ako ng tingin at bumuntong hininga."Maybe Ashanti is right. I only think about myself. I am too hung of the idea of being the first place to the point that sometimes, I don't consider their feelings anymore.""Why are you saying that?" he asked.I shrugged. "Naisip ko lang.""Is it about what happened yesterday?"I sighed and nod my head. "Kinda.""Stop overthinking, Celeste. I'm sure your friends will soon understand why you're doing this.""I don't know of that will happen, though," I frowned.I leaned against my chair and removed my glasses. As usual, me and Markus are studying in the library. Even though Kelly asked me to not meet w
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Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) SPECIAL CHAPTER: Celeste & Markus
CELESTE"Law or leave, Celeste?"I forced a smile before turning my head towards the direction of my friends. Nakatingin sila sa akin at tila nagtataka sa kung ano mang pinag-uusapan namin ni Mommy.Muli akong nag-iwas ng tingin sa kanila. I didn't expect that I'll hear those words even after two months since I last heard it.Ganoon pa rin ang epekto. Nakakatakot."Let's just talk about that later, shall we?" I asked.I heard her sighed on the other line. "I want your answer now, Celeste Louisse. Hindi ko hawak ang oras ko," seryosong saad niya."At hindi mo rin po hawak ang oras ko.""Binabastos mo na ba ako?" tanong niya pero ramdam ko ang pagpipigil sa bawat salitang binibigkas niya.Malakas akong bumuntong hininga at marahang umiling kahit na alam ko na naman na hindi
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) SPECIAL CHAPTER: Ashanti & Dane
ASHANTI"Let's talk."I swallowed the lump on my throat before looking at Dane. "Bibili muna ako ng kape."He was taken aback at first but he just sighed. Nakibit-balikat naman ako. Coffee is a must lalo pa't mukhang seryoso ang pag-uusapan namin."Gusto mo bang samahan kita?" tanong niya."Bahala ka."Tumayo ako at agad naman siyang sumunod. Para siyang tuta na ayaw mahiwalay sa amo. Mahina akong tumawa at napailing dahil sa naisip ko.Nagpatuloy naman ako sa paglalakad at dumiretso sa cafeteria. Kakaunti na ang tao roon kaya't mabilis kaming nakapasok."Bibili ka rin ba?" tanong ko kay Dane."Ako na ang bibili. Iced coffee pa rin ba?"Tumango ako at umupo na sa pinakamalapit na upuang nakita ko. I propped
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) SPECIAL CHAPTER: Kelly & Zev
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Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) SPECIAL CHAPTER: Clio & Jarvis
CLIO"Does your Mom already knew that you stole Celeste's spot?"He chuckled. "Siyempre hindi.""Why didn't you tell her?""Maybe because at some point, I wanted her to be proud of me. Even though I grew up apart from her, I still love her. Just like every other child, I want to feel loved by her just like how I love her."I let out a harsh breath. "You did well," I uttered.He looked at me confusedly. "Bakit naman? I broke your trust, right?""But atleast you did your best to make up from your mistake. That's enough."The corner of his lips quirked up. "Gusto mo talaga ako eh, ano?"Napailing naman ako at sinamaan siya ng tingin. "Gago," bulong ko."Pero kung hindi mo ako gusto..."Taka akong tumingin sa kaniya. "Ano?"
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) EPILOGUE
EPILOGUE CELESTE "You really bad mouthed Markus on National TV a while ago, huh?" I leaned against my chair and crossed my arms. "Nagsabi lamang ako ng totoo," giit ko. "Why are you like that ba? You looked so grumpy," tanong ni Kelly at uminom sa binili niyang frappe. "Try mo kayang tumingin sa labas. Nakakatakot 'yung mga fans mo," reklamo ko. She chuckled. "Hindi naman sila makakapasok dito sa loob. Don't worry," she said and smiled on the camera outside. Napailing naman ako. She's really fond of cameras now. Parang dati, papageant-pageant lang siya sa mga school. Tapos ngayon, artista na. Kelly Eiryne Carson, one of the highest paid actress in the country. "Balita ko you'll join Binibining Pilipinas. Is that true?" tanong ko. Tumingin siya sa akin at ng
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) THIRTY FIVE
CELESTEI let out a harsh breath as a sign of relief while walking at the corridor together with my friends. The news of the removal of The Rank Five system spread like a wild fire not only in Avalon High but also outside.As usual, some of the students are already gossiping things about us— which I don't mind at all. Everyone have a different opinion and I respect that.However, I stand tall and firm on my belief. The removal of The Rank Five system may not benefit the school like the previous school years but it would surely benefit the mental health of the students.A school is a place to learn and discover new things. It should not be a place for competitions that may affect the well-being of the student inside and outside the school premises. A school is a place to earn new friends that might last a lifetime and it shouldn't be a place for rivalry."I think some people are cursing us on their minds," Kelly whi
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) THIRTY FOUR
CELESTEI sipped on my milk while staring out of nowhere, trying to think if we are really ready for the challenge."Earth to Celeste! Hey!" I blinked a few times and looked at Kelly confusedly."Yes?""You're sulking. What's the matter?" she asked."I'm just... You know, nervous I guess?"She chuckled. "Oh come on! Ikaw pa, kakabahan? You're the smartest out of all of us.""You're bluffing again," I retorted and sipped on my milk again."The line up is already decided, right?" Ashanti asked while drinking her iced coffee.I nodded. "Are you confident?""Of course, I am. History is a piece of cake," she answered."You're lucky," Kelly said
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) THIRTY THREE
CELESTE"Are you really fine?"I sighed for the umpteenth before looking at Kelly. "I'm already said that I am fine, right?""I didn't know that she's hurting you." Umangkla siya sa braso ko at isinandal ang kaniyang ulo sa aking balikat.Napailing naman ako. "That rarely happens. Don't worry.""But still..."I sighed and gave her a lop-sided smile. "Don't pity me."She pouted. "It's not that I pity you. I'm just worried," giit niya."You don't have to.""Anong kadramahan 'to?" tanong ni Clio pagkababa sa kotse nila."Just Kelly acting like a baby," sagot ko."Bakit hindi pa kayo pumapasok sa loob?" Clio asked and raked her fingers through her hair. Nagf-fade na rin ang buhok niya na kulay pink kaparehas ng kay Jarvis."We are waiting for you and Ashanti to come," Kelly answered."Yeah, she insisted na sabay-sabay dapat tayo," dugtong ko.Maloko namang ngumiti si Clio. "Sweet niyo naman!"Napailing ako kasabay ng marahang pagtawa. Maya-maya pa ay dumating na rin si Ashanti na prenteng
Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog) THIRTY TWO
CELESTE"Are you sure that this plan would work, Celeste?" I sighed and looked at Kelly once again. "You know what, if you don't trust me, then you can leave," iritable kong sabi.She pouted before highlighting her notes once again. Of course, she won't leave. This is our only chance to claim our spot from those traitors."I am supposed to go London right now," Kelly uttered."Walang holiday pagdating sa pag-aaral, Kelly.""Ugh! This is so irritating na. For sure, nagsasaya na sina Kenley kasama sina Mommy at Daddy sa London tapos ako, nandito sa Pilipinas at nag-aaral," reklamo niya."Kelly, we need to do this. Gusto mo bang bawiin ang puwesto mo o hindi?" Ashanti told Kelly."At isa pa, puwede ka namang pumunta sa London anytime. Those leisure activities can wait," segunda naman ni Clio.
