The day of my 19th birthday had finally arrived, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. As I woke up to the soft light filtering through my curtains, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation about what the year ahead might bring. Hindi muna ako bumangon. The anticipation of my birthday had been building for weeks, with plans and expectations swirling around me. Tuwing nagbi-birthday talaga ako ay paulit ulit kong nari-realise na tumatanda na talaga ako. Sa gabi naman talaga ang main event and the celebration would be held at one of the grandest hotel my family owned. Pinagbigyan na ako ni mommy na intimate celebration lang ang gagawin pero hindi na talaga siya papayag na dito lang sa bahay ang celebration eh ang laki laki ng event hall doon. Ka

