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20. Victory For Now

Author: Nikkybrien
last update Huling Na-update: 2024-10-11 16:02:00

I stood there, my legs trembling, as fear wrapped itself around me.

The crowd before me seemed endless, their eyes all focused on us as we made our way toward the podium.

My heart raced, and I tried to calm myself, but it felt impossible.

'How can I do this? What if I mess up? What if they see through the mask and realize I'm not Carmen?'

I took a deep breath, but the nerves wouldn't let go. I felt the pressure building inside me, threatening to overwhelm.

'I can't fail. Not here. Not now.*'Then, I thought about Max. I thought about my aunt and how they were depending on me to get through this.

'If I do this right, if I succeed, they'll be okay. They'll be taken care of.' That thought alone gave me the courage I needed.

I closed my eyes for a brief moment and whispered to myself, "This is for them. This is for Max and Auntie."

When I opened my eyes, I saw Mr. Dela Cruz giving me a nod from across the room. It was time. One of the event organizers stepped up to the microphone and
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