HAPPY“Claire, relax!” I hissed, laughing as I tried to calm her down. But her enthusiasm was infectious, and soon I was laughing along with her, feeling the weight of my struggles lifting, even just for a moment. “Anong relax?” she said, shaking my shoulders playfully. “Girl, you’re going to work there! Sa building na iyon! Sa company na iyon! Do you realize how huge this is?” I nodded, my smile softening. “I do. And I’m scared, Claire. What if I mess up? What if I’m not good enough?” Her expression grew serious, and she grabbed my hands, her grip firm. “Amalia Suarez, listen to me. You’ve worked harder than anyone I know. You’ve balanced school, and work. Kung kaya mong gawin lahat ng iyon, kaya mo rin ‘to. You deserve this opportunity, okay?” I swallowed the lump in my throat, her words sinking in. “Okay,” I whispered. “No,” she said, shaking her head. “Hindi lang ‘okay.’ Sabihin mo, ‘I’ve got this.’” I hesitated, then nodded again, more firmly this time. “I’ve got this.” She
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