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CHAPTER 23
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2024-10-29 19:42:56I smiled and looked at myself in front of the mirror wearing my gown. I can't believe that it's been four years and now, I'm going to finish college and graduate together with my loved ones.
I'm heading towards the Father Saturnino Urios Gym and as I went out of my car, I heard someone calling, "Bro! Over here!" King shouts from afar and waves at us.
I smiled because I was sure I would miss my best friend. We've been friends since like we're Kindergarten and we became inseparable. I can't imagine my existence without my dearest best friend.
As I said, it's been four years. Who knows that four years have passed since Lia and I got along that time we almost broke up because of her Mother.
If you ask how are Lia and I? We're actually fine and going stronger and stron
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