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Shadows 33: Office Serenade
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2021-10-28 19:45:51Diane’s P.O.V.
Natigilan ako nang bigla na lang may kumanta roon. Kunot naman ang noo na tumingin sa akin si Karen na para bang tahimik niyang tinatanong kung sino ang naroon. Nagkibit-balikat lang ako, bago niya inilinga paitaas ang kanyang ulo.
I’m not perfect, I’ll surely make a mistake
Like any other, falls out and goes insane
Hindi ako sure, pero parang pamilyar sa akin ang boses na ‘yon. Sa loob ng halos dalawang buwan namin dito, sanay na kami sa ganoong libangan ng mga katrabaho namin during break periods.Madalas ay sadyang ginagawang radyo talaga ‘yong paging system namin dito para sa mga gustong magkaroon ng sarili nilang concert—bawas stress na rin daw kasi sa trabaho. Niyayaya nga akong kumanta roon nitong si Karen minsan, ang kaso eh ayoko lang. Nakakahiya kaya!
Our broadcasting booth was located
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