The Magical Bra

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return, but because you genuinely want to and your heart desires it. When you do that, God won't forsake you. He H

ll always keep

ss on to you, my child. We may not be rich,

hould be a heartfelt choice, not an obligation. It's not about your social status; whether you're rich or poor, you can still lend a hand. No

s of beauty. At first, I couldn't believe it, thinking I might be dreaming. I slapped myself several times, hoping to wake up, but my face remained swollen, and the bea

ive or to change how society perceives me. I grew up being teased about my looks, as I wasn't considered beautiful, and few people talked to me despite my

they see. But what about the real me? Should I hide my true appearance forever just to be accepted? No, I can't do that. I r

I don't have the habit of using things that aren't mine. What if I use it and get used to it, then suddenly Lola appears to

l on this problem when I'm at school. I won't let my studies be affected just because of these extraordi

ers, and others are students like me. I also see Lola Agnes talking while carrying a broom. It seems like she has

king in our street that I'm unaware of. I live alone in the apartment, and someone mig

ries yet, so we don't have money to move," I hear Ate Minda, one of my neighbors, say. "And why all of a sudden?

nts I've seen in our area. It's happy here because my neighbors are kind. It's like we're one big f

where the compound stands," our landlady replies tearfully. "Like you, I also love this place because it's my parents' legacy to me. I

arents' legacy. She also cares about us, her renters, as she never gets angry when we're late with our payments. Duri

his compound because you all are like family to me. Since my father passed away, and I moved here, you've be

s if there's no problem. Even though I'm not related to them, it's

r thing," Ate M

lace," I look at my neighbors. "Right? Let's work together so we won't have to le

tha informs. "We need to come up with

at half a million? Now, when all of us are struggling, and most of us do

a sadly explains. "If only I had that money, I'd pay it myself. But I don't. I'm also in a tight

sible than my dream

m, Coco?" one of

riend," I shyly admit. "You kn

dreams are equally impossible. It's imposs

I ask

n Del Valle to be your boyfri

see! We'll b

rced to leave the compound, our beloved home for those struggling financially, still lingers. It will truly be diffi

s something I

led by both the issue with the magical bra and our impending departure from the compound. It feels like I'm going crazy with these sudden

model? That way, I could earn money and solve my problems. I might earn a significant amount, enough to cover the

n't truly me. It's like stealing, not just material things but deceiving others as well. My

. So, it's a no. I won't use that bra. Deception, even if done for a good caus

COC

I see Janice, who apparently just came from the dean's office. We're in the

t answering. It seems like you're deep in thought." I was abou

and it's already spilled!" She looks at me accusingly. "Did you do this? Are you jealous because you can't afford to buy this kin

et me wipe it off," I reach for th

re you've touched, so do not touch my expensive bag!" she a

anice enters. "I told you I'd wipe it off

ck it!" Janice shouts a

the girl rolls her eyes. "As if you can tell if a bag i

who own the Frenice company—one of the popular clothing brands in the Philippines? Plus, both her parents are famous models. It's not o

," she casually replies and

now that this is fake? My

ial," Janice grins. "And to top it all off, the leather of the bag is not class A. If you pour alcohol

s sarcastically while hugging her fake bag. "Who

ric, from original to fake. And my mom always makes me a dress. Tanya Frenice. You know

s the biggest fan of your mom. Her dress was made by F

er a commoner? You're on your own. Come on, Coco." Janice drags me away, leaving the girl bewildered. Janice then confronts her, showing her a real LV bag. "In case you

we walk down the hallway. "I don't usually boast about my life, but I can't help it when someone like her is so arrogant. I

on. "But thank you, Jan. You always defend me. I don

unch anyone who makes you cry or embarrasses you." She continues, "And no need to thank me, ok

en though I'm not wealthy like her, even though I'm not beautiful, she accepts me as her friend.

says I'm being summoned, and there's something to be discussed. I tell

I fix myself a bit before knocking. I he

anted to see

rom me, sitting in

ss," h

s this really Dean? I can't confirm because he'

didn't hear t

r clothes off,"

what is this? Please don't joke like th

s again. His voice is not Dean's. Dean has an old

an. Who are you? Yo

not the dean," he l

his face. My pervert

ere, you pervert?" I ask, tre

ly and raises his fe

e me," he grins even more wic

!" I shou

l? Is he my stalker? But is that even po