chapter 32
January 9 – Tuesday – 6:42 AM – Aira’s Dorm Room Aira stood in front of the mirror, tying her ponytail a little tighter than usual. First day had softened into second-day steadiness. Still, the pressure of expectations—unspoken or otherwise—lingered at the edges of her thoughts. 📱CALIX > Morning. Nasa gate na ako. Same coffee? 📱AIRA > Yes, please. Just no sugar today. Kaya ko na ang bitterness 😌 She laughed softly to herself, then grabbed her bag and headed out. k 7:08 AM – Front of the Main Building “Bitter na nga ‘yung kape, pero sweet ka pa rin,” Calix said as he handed her the drink. Aira rolled her eyes, smiling. “Ano ba, cheesy.” “Laging,” he replied, slinging his bag over one shoulder. “Ready ka na sa terror prof na second subject?” “No,” she said. “But I’ll surv
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