Whispers in the Weight Room
In the bustling gym of Manila, a petite Filipina named Aling Rosa, 18 years old, labored over the weights. Her sweat-drenched tank top clung to her petite frame, revealing the toned muscles beneath. Aling Rosa caught the eye of a handsome young man named Antonio, who approached her hesitantly. “M-may I join you?” he asked, …