Chapter 36
January 13 – Saturday – 9:03 AM – Campus Walkway The sun was bright, almost too bright for a weekend. Aira shielded her eyes as she stepped out of the dorm, her heart oddly steady. She knew what she was going to do today. Not because of pressure. Not because she felt obligated. But because she wanted to. 10:16 AM – Café Near the South Gate Calix was already seated by the window, stirring his drink absentmindedly. He looked up just in time to see Aira walking in—and his smile lit up like clockwork. “Kala ko late ka,” he said as she approached. “Nagbago na ‘ko. New semester, new punctuality,” she teased. She sat down, placing her phone beside his. “May gusto akong sabihin,” she said before she could change her mind. Calix’s brow furrowed slightly, but he nodded. “Okay…” Aira exh
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