May 30 – Tuesday – 9:07 AM – Campus Hallway
May kabog sa dibdib si Aira habang nakatayo sa labas ng classroom. Bitbit niya ang isang clear folder na puno ng reviewers, handouts, at yellow pad. Final exam week na.
“Kaya pa?” tanong ni Mira, na sa likod niya lang, mukhang kabado rin.
“Kailangan,” Aira replied, pinilit ngumiti. “Last push ng second sem. Go lang.”
Calix approached them, hawak ang iced coffee cups. “For the warriors,” aniya, handing one to Aira.
She smiled, taking it with gratitude. “Salamat, love.”
“Kapit lang. This week tapos na tayo. May bakasyon din tayo sa wakas,” Calix said.
10:40 AM – Inside the Exam Room
Tahimik ang buong klase habang nakayuko sa exam papers. Aira could hear nothing but the scratch of pens and ticking of the wall clock. Focused siya, pero ramdam
