KABANATA SIYAM

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Shun Gray Williams Predators like those places. I sat in class, pen in hand, but my senses were elsewhere. Ken leaned over and whispered, “Bro… nakita ko si Jairo kanina. May kausap siyang mga taga-labas.” I looked at him. “Where?” “Sa may likod,” he said. “Malapit sa old storage.” I nodded slowly. “Thanks.” Ken looked worried. “Ano gagawin mo?” I stared at the board like I was thinking about the lesson. “Nothing.” Ken frowned. “Nothing? Bro, parang… hindi ako naniwala.” I didn’t answer. Because “nothing” is the only answer that keeps Selena calm. But in my head, my plan was already forming. Not a fight. A prevention. Dismissal. Students flooded out again. I walked straight to Selena’s building, not running, not rushing. Calm steps. Quiet presence. I found Selena near th

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