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CELESTE"I'll go to the library first before going to our classroom. Nine o'clock pa naman 'yung start ng exam, right?"Kelly is taking a bath, Clio is busy studying while Ashanti is already at the coffee shop to buy a cup of coffee. We were all busy and panicking because the midterm exam is just right around the corner. Though I trust my knowledge, I am still nervous of what might happen. This is my last chance— and I can't miss it. Not today."Pupuntahan mo ba si Markus?" Clio asked while I'm wearing my shoes.I nodded. "We agreed to meet. I won't help him, though. We are just going to study a little bit before the test.""Baka makasalubong mo si Jarvis, tell him to study. Baka bumagsak pa 'yun nang wala sa oras. Mahirap na, mainit pa naman ang dugo ng Mommy niyo sa kaniya," bilin niya."Kahit naman hindi mo sabihin, sasabihin ko pa rin. At isa pa

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THIRTY ONE

CELESTE My footsteps were heavy while walking at the school's corridor. The view of the sun setting on our west gives color to the dull sky— but it won't give color to mine.I bit my lower lip as my hands squeezed into fists. I cannot believe this."Celeste," Clio called me.I heaved a sigh before looking at her and Kelly. "What?"She looked at me with her eyes full of worry. Nag-iwas naman ako ng tingin."What are you going to do?" she asked.I swallowed the lump on my throat. "Wala na naman akong magagawa, hindi ba? We already missed the test. That's it."Kelly wiped her cheeks as a new batch of tears started to roll down. Bumuntong hininga naman ako. What's the point of crying? At this point, we already knew that we lost our spot.We are out of T

Last Updated : 2020-09-29

THIRTY TWO

CELESTE"Are you sure that this plan would work, Celeste?" I sighed and looked at Kelly once again. "You know what, if you don't trust me, then you can leave," iritable kong sabi.She pouted before highlighting her notes once again. Of course, she won't leave. This is our only chance to claim our spot from those traitors."I am supposed to go London right now," Kelly uttered."Walang holiday pagdating sa pag-aaral, Kelly.""Ugh! This is so irritating na. For sure, nagsasaya na sina Kenley kasama sina Mommy at Daddy sa London tapos ako, nandito sa Pilipinas at nag-aaral," reklamo niya."Kelly, we need to do this. Gusto mo bang bawiin ang puwesto mo o hindi?" Ashanti told Kelly."At isa pa, puwede ka namang pumunta sa London anytime. Those leisure activities can wait," segunda naman ni Clio.

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THIRTY THREE

CELESTE"Are you really fine?"I sighed for the umpteenth before looking at Kelly. "I'm already said that I am fine, right?""I didn't know that she's hurting you." Umangkla siya sa braso ko at isinandal ang kaniyang ulo sa aking balikat. Napailing naman ako. "That rarely happens. Don't worry.""But still..." I sighed and gave her a lop-sided smile. "Don't pity me."She pouted. "It's not that I pity you. I'm just worried," giit niya."You don't have to.""Anong kadramahan 'to?" tanong ni Clio pagkababa sa kotse nila."Just Kelly acting like a baby," sagot ko."Bakit hindi pa kayo pumapasok sa loob?" Clio asked and raked her fingers throu

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THIRTY FOUR

CELESTEI sipped on my milk while staring out of nowhere, trying to think if we are really ready for the challenge."Earth to Celeste! Hey!" I blinked a few times and looked at Kelly confusedly."Yes?""You're sulking. What's the matter?" she asked."I'm just... You know, nervous I guess?"She chuckled. "Oh come on! Ikaw pa, kakabahan? You're the smartest out of all of us.""You're bluffing again," I retorted and sipped on my milk again."The line up is already decided, right?" Ashanti asked while drinking her iced coffee.I nodded. "Are you confident?""Of course, I am. History is a piece of cake," she answered."You're lucky," Kelly said

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All Chapters of Aim for Rank Five (Tagalog): Chapter 31 - Chapter 35

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THIRTY ONE

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