Chapter 2

Myra's P.O.V.

Today, I stare at my report card. I gasped in frustration.

Although I passed all the subjects, I wondered why I was only three of my other subjects. The rest are 2 Something.

"Hey! you have high grades" Cass said and took a photo of her report card. I saw her sending it to his Dad.

I took a photo of mine too, I sent it to Nhel.

He immediately replied.

"Those are great grades, be proud of it because you worked so hard. You should not be ashamed because you know that you did your best"

I just replied a sad emoticon. I’m not satisfied. I wish I could do more.

":("

In just a few minutes he replied again.

"Your grades can't define who you are. Don't be sad. I love you!"

I smiled because of Nhel's reply. Even when he’s busy, he really never left me sad. He always calms me down.

I was also very lucky because he never embarrassed me and he was never disappointed in everything I did wrong. He looks at me like I'm a perfect woman. Even I am not that beautiful.

"I'm really lucky to love you. Hope to see you soon. Our anniversary is near! Road to 3 years <3"

"Hahaha! Yes love. I will go to Manila. We will also meet. I'll get going, I miss you. Always be careful. Muaah!" he replied.

"I miss you too. Muah muah!"

"I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A BOYFRIEND" Cass shouted in my ear, bitterly.

She was also reading my conversation chat with Nhel.

"You don't want to be serious in a relationship! You have so many flings, do you really love them? Do they really love you?" I said sarcastically, Teasing her.

"You're so bad on me Myra. I want to put you down here on the board and kill you" Cass said, rolling her eyes.

"You’re so Playful! Stop flirting and be with a serious man! You’re 21 and still you can’t find a good partner" I said.

She faced me.

"Don't brag about your Nhel. You know he's a man, also he's far away and you’ll never know whether he’s cheating or nah!" .

I stared at her and nailed her, Fuck her.

"Don't ruin my soon to be husband" I said arrogantly.

"Husband? You idiot! You're not married yet. Don't assume" she said. While flipping her hair.

"Of course I will get married to him. After I graduate." I proudly said.

"I'll wait for that. You know I'm excited about your wedding. You'll see me sitting while eating shanghai, HAHAHAHA" Cass said and laughed.

"Shanghai is life really! What can I say? That’s so delicious" I said and laughed at Cass.

Time passed and when I got home I showed my report card to my Mother.

"Daughter, that's okay. Even if you don't have the highest score, you're number one for me" my Mother said and hugged me.

"Mama, you still smelled terrible" I teased her.

"I know! This isn’t new! You’re such a cutie little one!" my Mom said and hold my arm.

"I'm not a child anymore! I'm 21. I will graduate next month!" I said happily.

"Aren't you going to demonstration yet? When is that?" Mom asked.

"Next week Mom, do you have an extra profit today? I need food for the students who will cooperate with my demo because they are the only way for me to pass my demonstration. Even if it's just pancit Mom" I said.

"Let me cook pancit. I'll take it to your school too, isn't that just in the other village?" Mom asked.

"Yes, just there" I replied.

"Oh, do you really have any extra? You might be the one to be lacked" I added.

"No daughter. I’m really prepared" Mom said, smiling.

"Thank you Mom. Don’t worry, when I have a job I can give it back to you all. Then Mama, I can be a tutor once I graduate. That’s an extra income" I said.

"All right. Your Mom can do this. I will always make a way for the two of us. Rest and I will take a bath" Mom said.

I just nodded and went to my room. I lay down and picked up my cellphone.

From: Nhel

"I'm home Love. I'll help Mama here first. It's supposed to be a day. I love you, my instructions to you ah don't forget. Eat now. Muah"

"All right Nhel. Rest after ah. I love you too. Take care of yourself because next time I will take care of you" I replied.

We are so cheesy. We do not want to lose our sweetness and love for each other because we swear to God that we will stay together.

I took a piece of paper and started writing my script for the Demo. I'm hoping to be successful to. The decision was with our supervisor, and it was with Sir John. I hope I’ll passed this challenge.

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After 1 week

Today is my Demo.

I am ready and the room will be used.

"Go Ma'am Myra!" Lyn said happily to me.

"I hope I can be okay. I'm nervous" I said to my students.

"Come on Mam. You can do that Mam!" Michael said. Cheerfully.

"It's up to you!" I said and laughed.

Suddenly, I received a text from Nhel.

"Go Love! You can do that. I love you. I'll pray for you ha! Just do your best. Don't be nervous ok?" I smiled.

Then I replied.

"Yes Love. Thank you for the support. I love you too"

"Ma'am Mira? They're here, Sir Kevin" said a teacher watching my demo.

I felt nervous when I saw them enter the room and they sat in the back. Three of them will grade me.

One is the principal of this school. The other was Sir John, our adviser, and Sir Kevin, our supervisor.

I sighed. Then the demo started.

"Good afternoon class" I greeted my class.

"Good after Ma'am Myra" They all greeted.

"Kindly pick the pieces of paper under your chair then you may seat down" I said.

I looked at sir John who looked at me badly as if I was doing something wrong.

I trembled.

Shit! I'm so nervous!

"Before we proceed to our new topic let’s have a review" I said.

"Class, What is Personal Hygiene?" I asked. Then many students raised their hands. I chose a student to answer.

"Personal Hygiene is a cleanliness and health preservation" one student said.

"Very good, then can you give me an example of personal hygiene?" I asked, while holding my trembling hands.

Many raised their hands and I called one student to answer.

The discussion continued but it was too late when I noticed that I had passed the time. They took a long time in the activity I did. Because I was so nervous, I stuttered.

"That's all for today. Good bye class" I said

"Good bye Ma'am Myra" they greeted me.

When it was over I took a deep breath. I turned around and wiped away the sweat.

"Good job Ma'am" Anne said to me, she’s one of my students.

"We will tell you your score later. We will compute it first" Sir John said.

I just nodded because it’s word was cold and didn't seem happy with what I did.

Mom came and we fed my students. We all enjoyed eating and taking selfies.

I was so happy to see that I was supported by the students I first handled.

They are my first students.

"Myra. You were called to the office" said a teacher.

I immediately went there.

When I came to the office, Sir Kevin greeted me first.

It shooked me at once saying "You did well. But there is a conflict. Only Sir John have the power whether you can pass or not" he said and left.

I frowned, what the hell? I went into the office and saw Sir John sitting there.

I was supposed to talk when he’s the one says a word first.

"Myra, I dropped you"

I was devastated by what I heard from Sir John.

"W-What?" I stuttered the question.

"Both of them gave you a passing grade but me? I didn't like your demo. You were blocking speech. You don't consider other students and then you were over time. It shouldn't be like that!" Sir John said and shook his head.

He looked very disappointed from the very beginning.

"But Sir, I need to graduate" I said, hoping I’ll get a mercy from him.

"I'll tell you tomorrow how you can pass. If you do that activity. You can pass" said Sir John.

"Sure Sir! Whatever it is. I’ll do it! So that I can just pass." I am happy to answer Sir John.

"You are really determined, go ahead and enjoy because you can pass tomorrow" Sir John said and walked away.