Timeless

f*ck everybody!

"After that day, my life literally changed. Talagang di ko alam kung ano na ang gagawin ko, hindi ko alam kung paano ba 'to? So, what I did was hide. Hide from the public eyes, hide from social media, lahat yun ginawa ko. I used the time to study. Sa loob po ng halos 6 months, wala akong ibang ginawa kundi mag aral nang mag aral sa bahay. At some point, iniisip ko na may maganda din palang nadulot yung pagbabago sa buhay ko, kasi talagang nakapag-focus ako sa pag-aaral. Imbes na umiyak nang umiyak because a lot of people are saying stuff about me, ginamit ko nalang yung time to study. I redirected my energy to something productive and fruitful. Luckily, nag pay off naman po sya that's why I'm here in front of you now." Sue smiled, remembering the times when the world found out about her.

She's currently in Naga, in her Alma Mater for a talk regarding her recent achievement in the board exam. She agreed to the invitation right away telling them that it was her honor to get invited, plus she wanted to share her journey to all the Psych students.

"So maraming maraming salamat po sa lahat ng nandito ngayon. I promise that I will share my notes and reviewers para if in case na magtatake din kayo ng board exam in the future, pwede nyo yun gawing reviewer din." Sue continued. "One last advice nalang siguro for you guys is to trust in yourself. Trust in yourself na kaya nyo matapos 'tong course na 'to, kaya nyong mag top din sa board exam. It will be hard along the way pero always know that all your efforts will pay off at the end. Maraming salamat po!"

Everyone stood up, applauding her speech. They soon asked for photo ops, some students even asked her to sharpen their mongol 2 pencils.

Sue became more and more popular after she topped the boards. She's been traveling to different colleges and universities around the country as a speaker, sharing her journey and advice to Psych Students especially those who will take the boards. She also received many job offers from different organizations, but she chose to be a lecturer in the same review center she enrolled when she's reviewing. She said she wanted to teach. Also, she's volunteering at Angat Buhay, giving mental health services and initiating more programs for mental health.

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Everyone looked at Leni when her phone rang loudly in between their weekly meeting.

"Sorry!" Leni apologized and check her phone's screen;

Captain Tiger
Calling...

She pursed her lips, trying to hide her blush and smiles.

Kit nudged her elbow, he knew that look.

She just excused herself and picked up the call, "Hello?"

"Hi! Where are you?"

"Nasa office. Why? Ikaw, nasaan ka?"

"Nandito din sa office. Busy ka ba? Anong meron dyan sainyo, bakit parang may nagsasalita sa background mo?"

"Ah wala naman. Hindi naman ako busy. Why did you call?"

"Wala lang. I just want to talk to you. Miss na kita eh."

She giggled. "Sus! Nambola pa! If you want, dinner tayo mamaya."

"Sure! What time kita susunduin dyan sa office?"

"Mga 6? Or kahit 6:30? Pero ikaw depende sayo kung hindi ka busy."

"No, okay lang. I'll be there at 6:30. See you!"

"Okay, sige sige. Bye! Mwa!"

She heard him kissing the screen of his phone.

Call ended.

She went back to the meeting, blushing. Kit raised an eyebrow and leaned to whisper, "Mukhang masusundan na si Sue!"

Leni tapped his arm lightly, "Chismoso!"