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It's the second week of December. Everyone was preparing for the closing program. Bago ang Christmas break ay may nagaganap munang closing program sa Northside High. All students from our school were so excited about the closing program, not because of the school break, but because of Fireworks Festival.
Tuwing December ay tatlong espesyal na araw ang inaabangan sa aming lugar. The Fireworks Festival, Christmas Eve, and the night before New Year. Para sa isang teenager na tulad ko, ang Fireworks Festival ang pinaka-espesyal.
Apart from youth activities like concerts and bonfire dinner, we were also looking forward to the confession minute during the fireworks display. Wala naman akong inaasahan na magtatapat sa'kin, ngunit nasasabik ako sa mga taong maglalakas ng loob upang umamin sa mga taong matagal na nilang gusto. I had no faith in romantic love anymore, but I was still curious about it.
While we were preparing the stage at the assembly hall for the closing program, I heard Carlyn and her cheermates talking. They were discussing about their costumes for the Fireworks Festival.
"Anong susuotin mo bukas?" tanong ng kasama ni Carlyn habang hawak ang kanyang dilaw na pompoms.
It's her friend, Nessa. She adored wearing jewelries. Her style was a complete opposite to Carlyn. If Carlyn looked like a Barbie doll, Nessa was like a Bratz full of golden accessories. She loved money and everything shining.
"I bet, it's something striking," said Aimee.
Siya naman ang kabigan ni Carlyn na laging may suot na sunglasses kahit nasa loob siya ng school. Sa labas naman ay lagi siyang nakapayong. The reason? She's allergic to sunlight, that's what she said. Although she's not that smart, but among them, she looked nicer and less annoying.
"I will wear something glittery that will get every man's attention," said Carlyn, brushing her palms in the air, as if she's imagining her perfect entrance at Triangle Park.
"Wow! I'm so excited to see your look," said Nessa, clapping like an excited spoiled brat.
"Don't worry, hindi ko hahayaan na ako lang ang aangat sa'ting tatlo. Apart from my costume, I also asked my personal stylist to get costumes for the two of you."
"Oh wow! You're so sweet!" said Aimee.
"I know right!" Carlyn flipped her hair.
"I really don't get why Andres broke up with you. You're so nice and sweet."
"Oh c'mon Nessa, I'm the one who broke up with him." Carlyn rolled her eyes.
"My bad," she said.
"Don't worry, bukas ay makikipagbalikan na ako sa kanya. I know he misses me so much, and I don't want him to suffer anymore."
"You're such a nice person, right?" Nessa said, staring at Aimee, and they clapped their hands together.
Hearing their conversation about Andres made we question their taste in men. Wala namang qualification ang tao pagdating sa pag-ibig, ngunit may kakayahan tayo para pumili. So we must look for someone who would stand up for love with respect and responsibility.
Huwag kang pipili ng taong mamahalin mo lang para masabi lang na may karelasyon ka. We must always consider marriage while searching for love.
"By the way," said Aimee. "Did your parents already asked what gift you want for Christmas?"
"Yeah," Carlyn said, staring at her nails. "I told them I want the most beautiful thing in the world, and I specified that apart from me. Baka kasi bigla na lang nila akong ibalot sa Christmas wrapper."
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