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Chapter 22
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Maverick led me out of the function hall and we sat in a bench near the garden. I was still stunned with what he said but he seemed to be nonchalant with it.
“Why did you say it?” I asked him without looking at him.
I can feel him looking at me and sighed deeply. He then got a water bottle, opened it, and gave it to me. I took it and stared at him. He was a bit flustered, so he looked away and cleared his throat.
“Before you get mad at me, I just want to tell you that I said it to clear your name from Lalaine,” he calmly explained.
“So
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The next morning feels like sending off a family member that is about to go to jail, except that they are not going to jail and definitely not my family. I don’t want to be a hypocrite and say that I pity them, but truthfully, I do feel bad for them. Bullying is not a child’s play. They had fun doing it but they didn’t think of the repercussions of their wrongdoings especially to the victim. The principal is now announcing the expulsion of nearly 10 students because of their bullying. Their parents are beside the stage, crying and waiting for them. I feel awful for their parents. They just wanted their children to study and prepare for their future but they don’t have a choice as of the moment. It will also be hard for these students to apply to another school because of their record. Expulsion due to bul
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The following days were very hectic for us, students. Exams dito, projects doon, halos hindi na kami magkandarapa kaka-aral ng mga lessons namin para final exams. Natapos ko na ang first 3 exams ko sa tatlong subjects. Bukas ay may apat pa akong kukuhanin at hindi ko alam kung makakaya ko pa bang mag-aral mamaya, kung sa ngayon pa nga lang ay drained na ang utak ko. I walked like a zombie towards the cafeteria. I should at least take a bottle of water. I didn’t care around my surroundings, also the reason why I bumped into a large body frame in front of me. When I turned to know who, I found out that it was Sidhean. Napalayo ako kaagad dahil sa gulat. I even slapped my face to awaken myself. I should be m
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I found myself running towards nowhere. I don’t even now where to go but I sure want to get away from anyone. I ran as fast as I could until I reached the back part of the school where there’s nothing but trees. I sat in one of the roots and catched my breath. Napahilamos nalang ako sa aking mukha nang maalala ang sinabi ni Sidhean kani-kanina lang sa marriage booth. When everyone clapped their hands for his confession, I felt awful. It could’ve been the best confession for others but not for me. Not when I am starting to finally learn how to love the person who loves me most. I remembered Mav when I thought about it. Why would he say that all of a sudden? Didn't he and Lalaine got back together? Was he r
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