  &quot;Ms. Amana? Did you hear what I said, Ms. Amana?&quot; I was taken aback when Mrs. Cruz delicately patted me on the shoulder. She is the librarian at our university. She is one of the most despised instructors on school due to her severe personality.
  "Please accept my apologies, Mrs. Cruz. What exactly are you saying this time?&quot; I hesitated to question Mrs. Cruz, who had raised her eyebrows before because I had spaced out while she was speaking to me.
  "As I was saying, Ms Amana, just put those documents on my table," she added as she scrutinized my entire appearance.
  I gave her a small smile before doing what she told me to do. When I turn away from her, I close my eyes tightly.
  I became infected with the students&quot; nervousness as a result of rumors that Mrs. Cruz is too strict. I followed her instructions and placed the papers I was carrying on her table. One of 

  The joyful face of sister Rosette emerged in front of us. She is the founder and CEO of La Clara, a well-known boutique in the Philippines. Sister Rosette is a talented fashion designer who has been invited to numerous major fashion shows throughout the world. Her designs gradually gained international recognition.
  &quot;Greetings, Aunt Lila!&quot; she smiled as she kissed Aunt Lila on the cheeks.
  Aunt Lila smiled warmly at her niece and replied, &quot;Hello to you as well, sweetie.&quot;
  Rosette turned to face me after greeting Auntie. When she motioned for me to approach her, she smiled brightly. She extends her hands toward me, as if she wants to hug me. I smile as I shake my head. I approached her and gave her the hug she was looking for.
  &quot;Aww, my little Anna, you are still as beautiful as ever,&quot; she remarked as she continued to hug me.
  What she said made me gig

  Inside my older brother&quot;s walk-in closet, I was enthralled. His clothes are filthy.
  Tuxedos, tee shirts, long sleeve shirts, and other formal wear are carefully organized. His shoes are likewise arranged nicely.
  In his closet, there was a wide window, and his watches were displayed on a large table. In the order of his belongings, he will undoubtedly notice whether or not they have been touched.
  His closet, like his bedroom, has a stronger scent of him. I stood in the middle of his walk-in closet for a long time, pondering and debating what I should wear in his closet.
  What he did before continues to irritate me. He just stripped me naked!
  I never thought he would do something like that, but if there is a chance with another woman, that is fine. But what about me? He will not even approach me, and if he does, it was as if I am infected with a contagious disease.
  I was 

&quot;Ms. Amana? Did you hear what I said, Ms. Amana?&quot; I was taken aback when Mrs. Cruz delicately patted me on the shoulder. She is the librarian at our university. She is one of the most despised instructors on school due to her severe personality.
  "Please accept my apologies, Mrs. Cruz. What exactly are you saying this time?&quot; I hesitated to question Mrs. Cruz, who had raised her eyebrows before because I had spaced out while she was speaking to me.
  "As I was saying, Ms Amana, just put those documents on my table," she added as she scrutinized my entire appearance.
  I gave her a small smile before doing what she told me to do. When I turn away from her, I close my eyes tightly.
  I became infected with the students&quot; nervousness as a result of rumors that Mrs. Cruz is too strict. I followed her instructions and placed the papers I was carrying on her table. One of our teachers told me to bring these materials to our librarian.
  I had intended to stay at the l

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