PAGES OF MY LIFE

Part 1

Just a normal girl from Wonderland Academy, I know it sounds crazy, but it all started because of a dress.

There's this guy who likes me. He's a superstar, a first-year college student who steals every woman's heart with his undeniably handsome face. Meanwhile, I'm living my comfortable college life until...

My college life was always very, very normal. I never thought someone would like me or even be interested in me because I'm just a normal girl who likes K-pop and watching K-dramas all the time, never interested in the real world.

It was Valentine's Day, and there was a big event at our school that I had to attend because of mandatory participation (attendance). I went with my friends, and being a K-pop stan, I wanted to dress well like them. So, I decided to look stunning. Wearing a forest-styled dress, many said I looked like a fairy.

"Who is she? She looks absolutely gorgeous." (People looking at Thandar)

I always knew no one was interested in me, so I never expected anyone to approach me.

My best friend, who also stans the world of K-pop, and I walked all over the grounds, exploring the booths of our university.

After the Valentine's event, the president of the student council, Mr. Lee, came to our classroom, looking for me.

"Good evening, everyone. May I enter the room?" A guy looking so formal said.

"No problem, come in," our class mayor replied.

"Actually, I came here to ask for permission if Ms. Thandar can be the female lead who will perform 'Pasayawa Ko Day' with our Mr. Ambassador during our event in August."

Everyone was shocked. No one expected that, especially me, since I had never performed before. I've never been to such a big event.

At first, I didn't want to take the role. I don't know how to dance or sing, and being with the ambassador of the school felt uncomfortable because I'm a little bit shy.

"Actually, if you, Miss Thandar, don't take the role, Evan, our ambassador, will also not perform. So, I do hope you can participate."

The student council president gave me time to think and would come back in the afternoon to get my decision since I needed to sign the paper if I agreed to be the female dancer.

My classmates and friends convinced me to do it. When our homeroom teacher learned that the new ambassador of the school picked me to be his partner, she was delighted and made a deal with me.

"If you can make it, I will grant you one wish. If the event is successful, you may be exempted from the upcoming 120-item moving exam. How's that for a deal?" the homeroom teacher said to Thandar.

Thandar laughed, "Ridiculous... Teacher, I mean, you left me speechless. But since that's the deal, okay, I'll try."

And so, I became the partner of Mr. Ambassador. Hoooh, I'm so nervous.

It's the big day.

The venue for our practice was the multipurpose hall of the Education building, our building. All the way from the engineering building, Evan arrived.

"Hi, I'm so sorry I'm almost late," Evan said.

"No, it's okay. I just got here too. No need to feel sorry," I replied.

Then the coach came in.

"Good morning... Before we start practicing, let me introduce myself. I'm Victor De Jose, a master teacher of BECED. I believe Miss Thandar knows me well. So, before anything else, I would like you two to get to know each other. Ladies first, please introduce yourself."