Trigger warning: Suicide & Blood
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My heart raced with anticipation as I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my outfit for the upcoming Entrepreneur Fair.
Gumising ako ng maaga dahil kumuha pa ako ng ibang damit sa bahay at bumalik agad dito.
I'm wearing the official Arcanian's shirt, proudly displaying the school's emblem, a symbol of unity and academic excellence. Over it, I donned an apron, ready to represent our booth and food stall at the fair.
This is my first time to join and be part of entrep fair. I never been in an event like this.
"Tara?"
Sabay na kaming lumabas nina Melize at Clark dahil nauna na raw si Gray roon at samantalang si Ivan naman ay nasa exhibit, guiding and assisting the students.
"Daming tao ah?" Manghang sambit ni Clark.
"Mas marami parin kasi ang Nexies kaysa Arcanians. Tayo lang din muna ang may fair since hindi kayang pagsabayin lahat, mawawalan din tayo ng customers if ever," paliwanag ni Melize.
The atmosphere in the school ground is charged with excitement as the MC's voice boomed through the speakers, announcing the start of the fair.
Cheers erupted from the crowd, mingling with the sounds of music and laughter. It was time to showcase our innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit.
Malayo pa lang ay tanaw na tanaw ko na si Gray mula sa aming stall na busy sa pagseserve ng food sa students. Hindi ko maiwasang matawa sa mga babaeng nagpapacute sa kaniya ngunit auto dedma lang siya.
Napakabastos talaga.
As the fair kicked off, students began to flock to different booths, their curiosity and hunger for knowledge driving them to explore the array of innovations on display.
The air was filled with delicious aromas as food stalls tempted taste buds, and the sound of excited chatter reverberated throughout the courtyard.
"Teh, kahit 'yong facebook niya na lang!" sulsol nong isang babae sa kasama nang makarating ako rito.
Gray is such a magnetic person.
"Gray, ano name mo sa facebook?" The girl asked.
Hindi ko alam bakit sa akin lumingon si Gray. "I don't have one."
Bakas sa mukha no'ng dalawa ang pagkadesmaya, "Sayang naman..."
"Puwede bang magpicture na lang sa iyo!?"Ako humarap sa kanila. "Mga miss, actually, may photo booth kami."
Tinuro ko sa kanila ang malaking instagram frame malapit sa stall ni Melize. "Libre lang po magpapicture kasama si Gray kapag bumili kayo ng food, drinks, at bracelet sa amin."
Malawak ang ngiti ko sa mga babae na mukhang na excite ss sinabi ko. Marketing strategy 'to.
"Oh my gosh!" Kinikilig na sabi no'ng isa.
Sinamaan ako ng tingin ni Gray kaya lumapit ako sa kanya at bahagya siyang siniko. "Dali na para makabenta tayo!"
"What the hell are you doing!?" Reklamo niya.
"Sayang kapogian kung hindi natin mapapakinabangan!" Usal ko.
Mas dumilim ang rehistro ang mukha niya habang ako ay todo ngisi sa mga customers.
"Binubugaw mo ba ako!?" Mahina ngunit bakas sa tono ng panamalita niya ang inis.
"Gray, marami tayong matutulungan kung malaki ang income natin! Mindset ba mindset!" Bulalas ko.
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