THE ACHIEVERS ACHIVE

EPISODE 1

CHAPTER 1: I'm Smart

Stella: "Ma'am, ako po. I know the answer."

Carol: "Malamang, siya na naman... ang napaka-talinong Stella."
(Carol mumbled, with jealousy and annoyance)

Stella was always the top student in her class-intelligent, beautiful, and admired by everyone. She had many friends, some real and others fake. But her truest friend was her younger sister, Bella. They were only a year apart, and Bella looked up to Stella, while Stella loved her sister deeply.

They were all each other had, as their parents had passed away, and their relatives didn't care about them.

CHAPTER 2: Who's the Achiever?

Teacher: "Good morning, everyone! Today, we're here to celebrate the end of the second quarter. I know you're all excited to find out the top three achievers!"

Clare: "Ikaw lang ata excited, Ma'am."
(she whispered)

Carol: "Well, I know, right? Sino na naman ang top one? Take a guess. It's me-it should be me!"
(she whispered angrily to Clare)

Teacher: "Okay, the third place goes to... Bella! Wow, great job, Bella!"

Clare: "Oh my god, the sisters are rivals!"

Bella immediately approached the teacher to receive her certificate.
Bella: "Maraming salamat po, Ma'am."

Teacher: "You're welcome, iha. Talent really does run in your family!"

Bella went back to her seat.

Teacher: "Now, let's move on to the second place. This is getting exciting! Take a guess, everyone."

Carol: "Hindi dapat ako yan. I should be top one. Please, Lord, not me. My father's gonna kill me if I'm only top two..."
(she mumbled anxiously)

Teacher: "Top two goes to... Carol! Congratulations, Carol!"

Clare: "Oh my god, congrats, Carol!"

Carol approached reluctantly, disappointed not only because Stella beat her again but also because she knew her parents wouldn't be happy with her ranking.

Teacher: "Now, for the moment everyone's been waiting for. The top one this quarter is... Stella!"

There was a murmur of congratulations among the students: "Oh my god, it's her again!" "Congrats, Stella, you deserve it!"

Stella approached her teacher with gratitude to receive her top award.
Stella: "Maraming salamat sa lahat, especially to my advisor, Ma'am Trina! Well, I guess my hard work paid off. Hahaha!"

Everyone applauded. But Carol glared at Stella with resentment. Unable to accept her loss, she stormed out of the room to make a call.

Carol: "Hello? Yes, this is Carol. I want you to do something for me."

CHAPTER 3: Admiration

After the recognition event, all the students went home. Stella and Bella walked together.

Bella: "Congrats, Ate! You're amazing! I'm not surprised you're top one again."

Stella: "Thank you, Bella. We both did great! Look, you're in the top three!"

But before Stella could finish, Vastian, a boy who secretly admired Bella, approached them.

Vastian: "Hey, Stella! You're top one again? Wow, you're amazing!"

Stella: "Oh, hello, Ves! Thank you. You surprised me, hahaha."

Vastian: "You're welcome. So, as top one, I guess that means we'll be competitors in the final evaluation for all grade levels. Good luck!"

Bella: "Ang yabang ha!"
(she joked)

Vastian: "Oh, Bella! Hello! Ay, I just remembered the time-I have to go. Congrats again, Stella!"

After Vastian left, Stella teased Bella on their way home.

Stella: "There he goes! My little sister's so shy. Someone's growing up, huh? Hahaha."

Bella: "Let's go, Ate. It's getting late."
(she said, slightly annoyed)

CHAPTER 4: The Fall

Before Class

Kai: "Good morning, bestie!"

Stella: "Oh my god, good morning! Nakakainis ka, bakit absent ka kahapon?"

Kai: "There was an emergency. But don't worry-I'm up to date on the news! I know you're top one again. Congrats, bestie!"

Stella: "Thank you, bestie!"

Kai: "Where's Bella? Is she absent?"

Stella: "Yeah, she said she had something important to do."

Kai: "Oh... really. By the way, I have a favor to ask. Later at 8 PM, after class, can you cover for me in cookery? I'll attend your online class for you on Sunday. All you have to do is record yourself cooking."

Stella: "Oh... Let's just do it at my house so-"

Kai: "No, it has to be done at school, my advisor said. But it's fine if you don't want to."
(she said with a suspicious tone)

Stella: "Of course not! Sure, I'll do it."

Kai: "Thank you, bestie! Let's go, or we'll be late."

After Class

Stella remembered her friend's favor and agreed to help, not wanting to disappoint Kai. She went to the designated room that Kai mentioned to record the video, feeling a bit hesitant but putting her friend first.

As she walked towards the room, she ran into Vastian.

Vastian: "Oh, Stella. It's late... uhh... where are you going?"

Stella: "Nothing, I just have to finish something. Ingat ka!"

Vastian: "Uh... okay. That was... strange."

Stella quickly headed to the room to complete her task, but she forgot to inform the guard she'd still be inside the school. She ended up locked inside the school grounds.