Chapter 2: Eliminate the Deceiver Game
[Sierra's Point of View]
What's new with this day? Usual stuffs, this is so plainly boring. It's good to know that today is the last day of the first semester. I just can't wait to go on a vacation and get away with this school, away from this hell.
"We're already here, ma'am," I automatically released a deep sigh when I heard the words from my driver.
"Is there any problem, ma'am?" I immediately got out of the car. I didn't even give him a single damn glance. Why does he even care?
I'm here at this goddamn school again.
I was just a few steps away from the gate when the guard called me.
"Miss, you're late again, you need to fill out this infraction slip" I stopped walking and looked back at the guard.
Infraction slip. That's what you have to fill out when you're late, when you filled out three times, your parents will be called. I've been filling this out for countless times, but not today.
"Who cares?" I insisted and then turned my gaze back and continued walking.
When I got to my room, it was already crowded. Individual gossip is going on.
I went straight to my so-called-friends and found them talking with each other. No one even noticed that I have arrived already. Well, as if there's something new with that? As if they are my true friends. I knew for a quiet long time that no one has ever been true to me.
They are all fake, trying to be a nice person. Me? I show my true colors that I know everyone doesn't want. This is the real Sierra, it's better to be like this than to pretend.
"Guys, have you ever heard the news?" Shane's in
troduction, she's really into gossiping, it's the only thing she's good at, no wonder why she's a damn stupid. She always gets a failing mark and the reason can obviously be seen.
"What about it?" Alexis asked, who was sitting next to Shane.
"They said that the school will close soon because it's already losing money, even the owner himself is already in debt, maybe we'll be the last batch" Shane explained at length but no one bothered to answer her.
"Good for us, don't you think it's a good news? This hell is finally closing, and who knows? Maybe this hell will close after the first semester" I sarcastically answered.
Shane rolled her eyes, everybody looked at me, acting like I said the worst thing ever.
Oh come on guys, everybody feels the same way. Don't pretend to be worried about this school. Many things have changed, the education they provide stinks and already rotten, so it should just be closed down.
"Stop spreading rumors Shane, your stories were never real" Daniel replied, the weirdest guy I've ever known.
"Shane is right, I have read about that news on the internet, this school is currently facing a big trouble, it is in the edge of closing" Nicole replied as a reason for us all to look at her.
More than likely, we will all believe Shane's story. Nicole is the smartest person not only in this circle of friends but also in this room. She's good at numbers, I mean she's good at everything.
So once she speaks, you know it's really true and sometimes, she'll mix it up with a scientific explanation.
But I hate her, yes it's called insecurity. She's too much closer in being a perfect person.
Everybody likes her and she's the opposite of my personality. Her existence makes me wonder why she was born smart, beautiful, kind. Then there's me, who is nothing, this world is just too unfair.
"Even if that news is true, we shouldn't bother ourselves, why don't you guys try this underrated game?" Kean interjected, but no one responded. He's the person who is probably the most addicted in online games.
"All right, all right, let's make a deal, when you beat my high score in this game, I'll treat everybody, would that be okay?" He added, I was about to shut him up when Nicole suddenly said "Whoa, that's kind of interesting Kean, it's a yes for me"
After Nicole dropped those lines, they all agreed with the deal that Kean was saying. Actually, there were ten of us in the group and they all spoke in agreement except for me.
"How about you Sierra? Do you want to join us?" I was about to say no when Shane interrupted me "She has to say yes, being a kill joy is not a thing in our group"
I couldn't do nothing but sigh, why did they even ask me if there aren't any choices at all.
"Tell me about the game" The only thing I was able to say.
"This game is called Eliminate the Deceiver Game, wherein you have to--" Kean's statement was interrupted when our Computer subject teacher suddenly came.
"Good morning class, I apologize for being a little late" he stated.
He looks so tired, his sweat is already dripping to his polo. Uhh, that's disgusting.
He should really be the one given the infraction slip for being late.
"Sir Rheed are you okay? You look very tired" I loudly said and the classroom was filled with laughter.
Yes, I'm a bully, but I don't care because Sierra is really like this.
"It's okay to be late, that's fun, isn't it guys??" I stated and they laughed again.
This is my role in this room, freak, bitch, or whatever they call me, this is who I really am. I realized that Keisha was looking badly in my direction. "What's with the stare, girl? Feel free to laugh" I sarcastically told her and she just stared at me. Everyone hates me, even my so-called-friends.
[Shane's Point of View]
I hate that bitch named Sierra, why was she even included in our circle of friends? I can't remember, all I know is I hate her. She's even making fun of our teachers like she's not an educated person.
The consecutive class ended and the bell rang, it's the sign that it is break time.
"Guys, it's about the game, it's simple to play, all you have to do is find some clues and eliminate the deceiver, we can get together there and we'd know who's the best" Kean opened up to us as we were leaving the classroom and going to canteen.
We just nodded. We don't really intend to ride Kean's addiction to such things, we have no inclination. But since Nicole was the first to agree and since there was a thrill when we won, we agreed to it.
"Hand me your phones, I'll install the game"
[Kean's Point of View]
I've been addicted to online games since I was a kid. I didn't do anything else in our house but play games. This time I want to play this game with my friends. It's kind of fun because you can have up to ten players. I want them to experience the fun I feel every time I play online games.
"How is this even works?" Daniel asked when I returned his cell phone right after I installed the game I'm talking about.
I decided to install the game on their cell phones first, before proceeding to explanation on how the game works.
"Of course, turn on your mobile data first, then open the app" I started.
"Then, it's easy. You just have to put your username, then add me—" I wasn't able to continue what I was about to say when Shane suddenly interrupted me.
"Wait guys, there is a Terms and Privacy policy of Eliminate the Deceiver game, is this an agreement? Do we have to read it?"
I wanted to laugh at Shane's question but I didn't, as a gamer I don't read those anymore, the content is always the same, and besides, you'll just waste your time reading it.
"No Shane, you don't have to. Just scroll it down and tap the phrase which says Yes, I have read and agree" I seriously reply to Shane to avoid laughing. I would have come back to explain when Nicole spoke. "We have to read this, they worked hard to think of what to put there, it will be a waste if we won't read it"
"What?? Pffttt!" I couldn't help but laugh because of what Nicole said. She does have a point, but I don't really read those.
"What's so funny?" She asked and glared at me. I just approached her and took her cell phone, and I pressed Yes, I have read and agree for her.
"I pressed it for you, so you will have nothing more to say" I said while still laughing as she reached for her phone back.
"I'll just message in our group chat when we play, it's already 4 in the afternoon, we need to go home, enjoy your semester break guys, see you after two weeks" I told them all and said goodbye.
Two week break from school. This is going to be fun, I'll spend those days playing at my room.
[Keisha's Point of View]
It's Sunday today and tomorrow will be the official first day of the semester break.
Kean was right, it's addictive to play online games and we're addicted to the game he introduced us to.
It's really fun to play that game with them and so far, Kean still has the highest score, followed by Nicole, which is not new since she is the smartest of us all.
I was laying in my bed and just scrolling through social media. I'm really a bit bored so I thought of playing the Eliminate the Deceiver game that Kean installed on my phone.
I was about to open the app, when someone suddenly messaged me. It's so random, I 'm not expecting a message from someone.
I immediately opened the message with the hope that the question on my mind would be answered, but curiosity eats me up even more.
From: Unknown number
Since you have agreed to the Terms and Privacy Policy of the game, you are now part of it. You have to continue playing the game and you can't refuse to this. Be at **************** 4 in the afternoon. I hope to see you all there.
I was a little scared of what I read because the place mentioned in the message was our school itself. What the hell? Is this some kind of joke? And what game is he referring to.
I immediately opened the messenger to ask what the message meant but I was shocked that my friends were talking about it already.
Brix: What is this?
Daniel: I also received the same thing.
Alexis: Same thing here.
Nicole: Are you guys serious? That's weird, I got goosebumps.
Kean: I'm not sure. Isn't the Eliminate the deceiver game is the message pertaining to?
Nicole: Let's try playing it.
Kean: I already did, but it is now can't be opened.
Due to the series of messages that I read from each other I am gradually panicking and I can already feel the coldness of sweat on my forehead.
I was still confused by what was happening and anxious for unknown reasons. I tried to open the application but I was even more surprised when it appeared on the screen of my cell phone.
Sorry, this application can't be opened. This game is under maintenance...
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