SABRINA DE VERA'S POV The MC’s voice boomed across the field, formally introducing the VIPs one by one. Applause erupted as each mayor, the governor, and the foreign investors stepped onto the stage, shaking hands and exchanging polite smiles. I clutched my bag a little tighter, trying to stay grounded. My eyes darted subtly to the edges of the crowd, scanning for any familiar face... most importantly, Rouge's. Danica and the others were chatting quietly, laughing at some inside joke, pero halos wala akong marinig dahil sobrang okupado ng isipan ko sa mga sandaling ito. “Sab, you’re too quiet. Are you listening?” Danica’s whisper pulled me back to reality. I forced a laugh. “Yeah, yeah… just taking it all in.” She smirked. “Uh-huh. Sure.” We decided to shift slightly, moving a few steps further from the stage, into a small cluster of students who were standing off to the side. From here, we had a clear view of the VIPs but were far enough that anyone walking past might not
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