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2021-11-04 03:12:48THIRTEEN
“RIU!” Meteor almost lost her voice by how she shouted. Ramdam niya ang pananakit ng tiyan magmula ng gumising siya mula sa afternoon nap at para bang mas lumala ngayon. It’s the time of the month and her cramps are killing the sh*t out of her.
Kanina pa siya sigaw ng sigaw sa pangalan ng kapatid dahil naubusan sila ng pads, nakalimutan kasi niyang bumili noong nag-grocery sila ni Josh, dala na rin ng emosyong nararamdaman niya nung panahong iyon.
“Ate?” Riu opened the bathroom door holding her phone, she’s on her pajamas, and her hair tied up in a messy bun. Ngumingiwi si Meteor at bahagyang nakayuko. Patuloy ang paghinga niya ng malalim, trying to calm herself down.
“Bilhan mo ako ng napkin. Dali.” Meteor whispered in pain. Sure she had cramps before, but not like this one. Agad namang lumabas si Riu sa condo niya at bumili sa mini grocery st
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