sd — six

so done

Karina sighed. Malapit na kasi magsimula ang segment nila. Sobrang nagccringe siya sa mga kwento ng mga listeners. 

She can't understand them. Why give so much to other people? Why settle for less? She cannot grasp the concept of love. And she is not interested in doing so. 

Sure, she finds women and some men attractive, but that's that. Siguro, si Winter na ang may pinakamalaking epekto sakanya. 

"Kars, tara na." Pag-aaya ni Giselle na may hawak na bond paper. She stood up without uttering a single word and entered the booth. 

"We will be live in 5 minutes!" Sabi ng Producer sa labas ng booth. Karina rolled her eyes and drank her water. Isinuot niya ang headphones at tumingin kay Giselle.

"Do I look good?" She asked. Giselle raised a brow.

"We're on radio, not TV." 

"Just answer my question, Gigi!" Karina whines. 

"You always look good, Karina." Umiling si Giselle at naghintay ng cue ng Producer nila. 

"We're starting at five! 4! 3, 2, we're now live." Karina sighed before nodding her head to Giselle.

"Mapanakit na hapon na naman para sa ating mga listeners! I am DJ Giselle—"

"and I am DJ Karina." pagtatapos ni Karina. 

"Welcome na welcome kayo sa RadioLove, hindi ba, Karina?" Giselle started. Karina rolled her eyes internally. She must keep it inside. If she wants to do more serious stuff, then she needs to go through the hard part. 

"Tama, Giselle! Icheck ninyo lamang ang aming social media accounts para malaman kung paano sumali sa ating segment." Karina said. She looked at the producer who looked so satisfied right now. 

Their program is the hottest right now. Marami na ring lumitaw na rip-offs, not that they care. They're number one, and radio is also a business. 

"Now, we only have one caller. She requested a longer time, so we'll be giving her everything. Hindi kagaya ng mga jowa ninyo na konting oras lamang ay hindi pa maibigay."  Sabi ni Giselle at sinenyasan ang mga tech sa labas.

Nagddrawing lang si Karina sa script niya na hindi naman niya gagamitin.  

"He-hello," a child-like voice answered the call. Napaangat ang tingin ni Karina. The voice is familiar. Parang boses ni Winter lang. 

"Hi! I am DJ Giselle, can we know your name? It's okay to give us a made-up one." Karina focused on her work. 

She needs to finish this as soon as possible, maybe the producers might let her talk about societal issues. 

"O-okay then. Just c-call m-me Summer." Karina raised a brow. She's stuttering. Is the caller nervous? 

"May we know why you called, Miss Summer?" Tanong ni Karina at nilaro ang ballpen sa index at middle finger niya. 

"I have this kind of fling, and I like her." Karina raised a brow. They waited for the caller to finish her story. 

"We always grab coffee whenever she's free. Pero sometimes, bigla na lang siyang mawawala." 

"Mawawala, how?" Giselle asked. This is the perfect job for her. Sobrang chismosa kasi niya at pakialamera sa buhay ng iba. In a good way.

"She'll ghost me and the next thing I know, nasa harapan ko na siya, nagkkwento tungkol sa best friend niya." Karina chuckled lowly. Ayaw niya namang marinig sa mic. 

This girl is stupid. Like really stupid 

"Don't you think she's just not that into you?" Tanong ni Karina. She tapped her fingers on the table. This caller hooked her attention.

"We flirted!" The caller said defensively. Karina smirked. 

"Really? Then why did she talk to you about her best friend and not herself?" Tinapik ni Giselle ang hita ni Karina. Baka kasi maoffend niya ang caller. 

"That's why I am here! Because I don't know!" Naffrustrate na sigaw ng caller. 

"We'll help. We'll help. Please calm down." Giselle said. Karina rolled her eyes. 

"I'm sorry. I feel so stupid asking you about my silly problems. Do you two even have your heart broken? Because I had for a lot of times." Sabi ng caller. Natahimik naman ang dalawa. They didn't. Wala silang karanasan. 

"Uh—"

"We admit to not having any experience in this area, Miss Summer. But I assure you that we do give out useful advice. Our inexperience does not mean we cannot give you the advice that you deserve." Sabi ni Karina. Kung iba siguro ay maiinis siya, but this caller is different. Somehow, she feels amused. 

"Fine. I am sorry!" Summer said. 

"Is she always the first one to contact you? On her own will?" Tanong ni Giselle. 

"Yes. I tried once, but she just replied that she was busy and gone for a few days. Tapos, she came back." Karina hummed. 

"Do you love yourself, Miss Summer?" Tanong ni Karina. It took the caller a few seconds to answer.

"Yes, I believe so," sagot niya.

"Then why settle for less? Why settle for someone who only contact you whenever it is convenient for them?" Halos maubo si Giselle sa sinabi ni Karina. Ang seryoso ata ng kaibigan niya. 

"Because I believe in love." Mabilis na sagot ni Summer. 

"Maybe it's your flaw. You believe in love so much that you failed to see that those people around you, this fling specifically, are not as interested in you as you think. Base nga sa story mo, baka matagal na siyang may gusto sa bestfriend niya." They heard deep breaths from the other line. The caller is trying to stay calm. 

"Then what do you think I should do, DJ Karina? Should I just drop love and live alone for my whole life?" Karina can hear the sarcasm in Summer's voice. 

"Can I be honest with you, Miss Summer? I don't believe in love, and I am proud of it. So, if you believe in love, and you wanted to try until you find the one, then do it. But this girl you are telling us about?   She's not for you. You deserve someone who believes in love as much as you do," sabi ni Karina. 

Giselle smiled. Despite what her friend says, she is as much a believer as Summer. 

"Tha-thank you." Sabi ng caller. Karina grinned a little. 

"This is my job, so I thank you for choosing our channel," Karina said sincerely. 

"Can I say something?" Summer suddenly asked. Tumaas ang kilay ni Karina. Sinusulit naman nitong caller ang oras na ibinigay sakanya.

"Fire away," sagot ni Giselle.

"You should try and find yourself someone to love, DJ Karina. I bet you're the type to give your significant other the love that they deserve."


 

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kwinminjeong
30 streak #1
Chapter 6: hahahahaahsjnsjshs grabe ang feels ⁽⁠⁽⁠ଘ⁠(⁠ ⁠ˊ⁠ᵕ⁠ˋ⁠ ⁠)⁠ଓ⁠⁾⁠⁾
wintzkie #2
Chapter 14: Hindi pa sila niyan Pero yung paging attentive ni Karina kay win bonggacious na .
kang_ddeul
#3
Chapter 14: ang cutie ng friends nila karinaaa hahahahaha pero huy! si winnn 😭
yujiverse
#4
Chapter 14: Winter anuna na beh
Giv_d_moomoo
#5
Chapter 14: Juicecolored winter. When kaya ikaw matututo??
idk7564 40 streak #6
Chapter 14: ok friends
Maatt_booii #7
Chapter 14: Hay naku winter kailan ka kaya madadala.
kang_ddeul
#8
Chapter 13: nalulungkot ako for win~ pero buti nandiyan rin mga friends niya at kariselle 🥺 pero mareng gigi! ikaw na ang tulaaay 😭✊🏼
cleofierayne 35 streak #9
Chapter 13: Yieee parang ang tadhana na gustong mapalapit kayoo. Go lang Gi, baka ikaw na ang tulay hahahaa. Pero ang sad haaa. Mabuti nlng positive parin si Winter kahit ganun ang nangyayari sa lovelife. Kasi nga naghihintay parin akong sabihin ni Kars na sila nlng aahhhh!!! Beke nga mag work huhu hahahaah
sso___ #10
Chapter 13: haaaay