Chapter 17

Nilagay ko na lamang ang cellphone ko sa loob ng purse ko bago pinilit na ituon ang buong atensyon ko sa mga candidates pero sa tuwing napapatingin ako sa gawi nila ay naabutan kong bumubulong iyong babae sa kaniya. Mag-iiwas lang ulit ako ng tingin kapag tumitingin din si Kuya Sean sa pwesto ko.

"But before we completely say goodbye to our reigning Miss Intramurals 2022, let's take a moment to honor her incredible journey and her year of service to RU University."

Umayos ako ng tayo sa backstage nang marinig ko ang sinabi ng host. The audience erupts in applause as a video montage of my reign is displayed on the large screen.

"Janniza Avril has truly been an inspiration to us all, not just for her beauty but for her kindness, dedication, and commitment to making a positive impact on our campus community."

The video montage concludes, and the spotlight now focuses on me. I was gracefully standing at the end of the stage, wearing my stunning evening gown.

"Janniza Avril, it's been an h