When Rain Fell Hard

1 | Of Debate And Polaris Agency Offer

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Chapter 1 | Of Debate And Polaris Agency Offer

Kung tutuusin, hindi naman lalagpas sa 600 ang bilang ng mga estudyante sa Gibson, isa sa mga prestigious international school worldwide. Ngunit, sa lakas ng sigawan at hiyawan ay iisipin mong nasa isa kang arena at nanunuod ng concert ng pinaka-sikat na banda sa buong mundo.

  Sino ba'ng mag-aakala na ang mga elite students ng so-called prestigious school na ito ay nasa loob ng Gibson hall at halos mapaos na sa kakahiyaw?

  Kung sa bagay, nasa unahan nga naman si Sunny. Hindi man siya member ng isang sikat na girlgroup pero siya si Sunny Ren. Sunny. Ren. Well, siya lang naman ang leading model nationwide for the past 5 years. And she ranks the second leading model worldwide! Surpassing all those hollywood models out there! Saan ka pa?

  Sunny grins as her name screamed by her fellow students almost covered the Gibson hall. Kararating lamang niya galing sa taping ng isang commercial. Pinasadahan ni Sunny ng tingin ang mga dorm leaders na nasa kani-kanilang upuan na. She sat on her assigned seat as well.

  "Enjoying the attention, eh?" bulong ng nakangiting si Shine. Her seat is just a few inches away from Sunny's.

  Ngumisi si Sunny. "Of course," hinawi nito ang kaniyang buhok. "It's a pity you don't get to experience something like this."

  Nilingon ni Shine si Sunny dahil sa narinig. She glared at Sunny for a second but realized they are in front of a crowd so she immediately flashes a smile.

  Pinagbabawal ang paggamit ng anumang gadget sa loob ng Gibson hall kapag may ganitong event pero may ilan talagang pasaway at hindi mapigilan kumuha ng pictures kay Sunny. Pati na rin kay Shine.

  Yes, Shine's also a model. As a matter of fact, she ranks second on top leading models in the country, next to Sunny Ren. Noong nakaraang taon ay ikaapat lang siya ngunit sa kasalukuyang taon ay naging pangalawa siya dahil naging viral ang pagiging cover girl niya sa isang sikat na magazine last year.

  "Quiet, students! We will start the debate in five minutes!" anunsyo ng host para sa event na 'to sa mic.

  Tumahimik naman bigla ang mga estudyante. Pinaglayo sina Sunny at Shine dahil magkalaban sila sa debate. Ang Gibson International School ay isang boarding school at nahahati ito sa apat na dorms. Ang Dorm 1 ay boys' dorm na pinamumunuan ni Rain Frias. Ang Dorm 2 naman ay boys' dorm din na pinamumunuan naman ni Rez Alcazar. Ang Dorm 3 ay girls' dorm na pinamumunuan ni Sunny at sa Dorm 4 naman ay girls' dorm na pinamumunuan ni Shine.

  Dorm leaders ang magkakalaban sa debate. Magkakampi ang dorm leaders 1 and 4 samantalang dorm leaders 2 and 3 naman ang magkakampi.

  The topic is about the students who cheat. Pro ang nakuha nina Sunny at Rez samantalang Against naman ang kina Rain at Shine.

  "I am officially starting the debate." anang head teacher. "Let's hear your insights about the chosen topic. Let's start with the pro!"

  Umayos ng upo si Rez. Siya kasi ang magsasalita sa first round. Kalaban niya si Shine.

  "I think it's okay to cheat sometimes..." panimula ni Rez.

  "What do you mean it's okay? Cheating is never okay, Mr. Alcazar. It is strictly prohibited." patol naman ni Shine. Her dormmates cheered for her.

  "We all cheated before. I am sure every student out there experienced to cheat at least once in their lives."

  "But that doesn't mean cheating is okay. You're talking as if cheating is tolerable..."