Chapitre 10: C-10 • Crisis, Tears, and Dream
•• Yshi PoV
"WHAT DO YOU THINK OF JACE?" Tanong ni Jhyle sakin.
It's been five days already since I left Cygnus without telling anyone aside from this girl. At gaya ng inaasahan ko, galit na galit ang mga kasama ko. The school director of Alchemy? Si Travez Lee? Asa namang magpapakita sakin yun para pagalitan ako pagkatapos kong ipahiya ang school niya. I doubt if he even have the guts to see me.. Or even showing his face. Psh.
I was eliminated from Golden Duo's prospective talent. Ganun kadali. And Jhyle's here to inform me about that. Pero parang madami siyang baong tanong para sa'kin ngayon. I guess she saw me leaving with Jace that day.
"He's nice." Sagot ko habang umiinom ng frappe. As usual din, nasa Locke Cafe kami nakatambay malapit sa Phoenix para kitain siya. It's her favorite place and spot.
"Nice?" Kunot-noong tanong niya.
"Nice. Mabait." I replied while rolling her eyes. "I'm not like Elizabeth who define 'NICE' as 'FIFTHY RICH'. Duh?"
Sinamaan niya ako ng tingin. "What I mean is, how would you see him as a guy?"
"Mabait nga. Saka, reliable." Bakit ba ang hirap kausap neto ngayon?
"It's the first time you got close with male specie, Yshi." She pointed out dryly.
"So you think I hate men?" Kunot-noong tanong ko. I highly-doubt if it's true. I don't hate men that much. May mga chances lang talaga na inuunahan ko sila kesa maunahan ako. Sabi nga nila, prevention is better than cure.
"Kind off. Kung pano mo ba naman tratuhin yung mga admirers mo."
Napaisip ako dun at nagkibit-balikat.
"Well.. hindi naman sila admirers." It's true. They're more on maniacs and stalker than an admirer. Tss. They can't even see the thin line between the two. Psh.
"So, how's Jace?"
"Pang-ilang tanong na yan, Jillian. Hindi ako nandito para pag-usapan siya." She's starting to annoy me with those questions.
"Eh, kasi naku-curious ako! Ang lapit lapit mo sa kanya."
"Don't tell me nagseselos ka sakin kasi gusto mo siya?" Nakataas ang kilay na tanong ko sa kanya. Tell me you like him, Jillian and you're freaking dead. May Aleixus Samaniego ka na.
"I like him as a person but not romantically speaking, Jeshille. So, he's all yours, thank you." She's freaking rolling her eyes at me!
"Ang kulit mo kasi." Asik ko sa kanya. I am relieve and annoyed at the same time. Bakit ba kasi nakakainis 'tong babae na 'to ngayon?
"I was curious, Jeshille."
"We're friends. I'm comfortable around him." I replied honestly.
"You're holding hands, Jeshille. Your stares were intense." Nang-iintriga ba 'to o sadyang inaasar lang talaga ako?
"Wag mo nga kaming gawan ng issue, Jillian." Nakakainis na talaga 'tong babaeng 'to. Gumaganti ba?
"You can't blame me, Sybill. Ilang taon na tayong magkaibigan at ngayon lang kita nakitang ganyan sa isang tao.. at sa lalake pa! I thought you two were lovers."
Napakurap ako sa sinabi niya at parang may bumundol sa dibdib ko. My heart is freaking beating fast. Ano daw? LOVERS? Luka-luka 'tong si Jillian! Anong lovers?
At bakit kinakabahan ako? Di ba dapat magalit ako kasi tinawag niya akong 'SYBILL?'
"M-Magkaibigan lang kami." Sheeze! Bakit ako nauutal?
Jillian give me a suspicious look.
"We're friends nga 'di ba?" I can't help to raise my voice at her.
"Bakit nagagalit ka?" Kunot-noong tanong niya dahil sa pagtaas ng boses ko.
"I don't like that look, Jillian." I warned her.
"So, pano kapag---"
"Hello, girls!" Mabilis na napaangat kami ng tingin dun sa bumati.
Agad na kuminang ang mata ko sa tuwa at niyakap yung bumati sa'min. Natuwa din ako dahil finally lulubayan na ako ni Jillian sa mga nakakawindang na tanong niya.
"Hello, bebe!" Masayang bati ko at pinupog ng halik sa pisngi ang nag-iisang crush ko. I told you, I DON'T HATE MEN because I love this guy!
"Seriously, Yshi? Tss. You like Kuya that MUCH?"Jillian's crossed her arms clearly giving us a disapproving look.
"I like him!" Nakangising sagot ko sa kanya. She's pissed with her brother's admirers and I'm not an exemption. Hindi naman daw kasi pogi ang kuya niya. Baliw talaga 'tong si Jillian.
Tumawa lang si Joshua at ginulo ang buhok ko. "I'm happy to see you too, Jeshille."
He's Joshua Lestraes, he's my ultimate crush and everyone knows that. Pero hindi nila alam na pinsan ko siya. Well, one can have a crush with her cousin, right?
Saka hindi naman incest or something like that. I like and love him because he's my cousin. He's fond of me too. Spoiled kasi ako neto.
"Josh, bili tayo ng choco--" Natigilan ako bigla ng nag-flash yung mukha ni Jace sa isip ko. He always have chocolates in his pocket and I don't have to ask it for him. Lahat ng gusto ko binibigay niya kahit di ako humingi. Yun lang pinagti-trip-an din ako in return, pero mas spoiled din pala ako kay Jace kesa kay Josh.
"Ano yun, Yshi?" He asked about my unfinished question.
Umiling ako. "Wala."
"I thought you want chocolates?" Nagtatakang tanong niya. I know it's odd because I never asked him my obssession anymore.
"I love chocolates, pero mas masarap siguro kung i-treat mo kami ni Jillian sa isang exclusive restaurant?" From the corner of my eye, I saw how Jillian's eyes wide into excitement. I got you girl.
"Bakit ako?" Kunot-noong tanong niya. Ang kuripoooooooot na si Joshua Caico Lestraes. I silently smirk. Lagot ka sakin ngayon.
"You were hailed as the top Lead Musician." I reasoned out.
"That was before! Nasa Celestial na ako ngayon." He answered.
Yes, he's at Celestial University now taking his college course and CRYTIC was disband for the moment. Ibabalik lang daw nila kapag nakapag-college na rin yung naiwan na sina Aleixus at Ice.
Ang sweet nilang magkaibigan 'di ba? It makes me wanna cry. Huhu.
"Whatever, Josh. Hindi mo kami nilibre nung time na yun." I rolled my eyes at him. Laging walang pera 'tong taong 'to, eh. Parang hindi laging SOLD OUT ang concerts.
"Hindi pa ba?" Kunot-noong tanong niya na pilit inalala yung nakaraan.
"Hindi pa nga Kuya." Jillian seconded.
"Sinungaling kang bata ka." He start pissing her own sister now.
"Ako pa? Tinulungan nga kita kay Ate Lyrae, eh."
"And that too. Wala pa kaming natatanggap na bayad sa pagtulong namin sa'yo na i-reconcile kayong dalawa ni Ate Lyrae. Kaya it's PAY TIME!"
"Yey!"
"Tss. Kinokonsensya nyo pa ako!"
"Wag ka ng maarte, Joshua, i-libre mo na kami." Joshua take a look to that voice behind me and he's eyes sparkle in happiness. Lihim na napangiti ako. I haven't seen him this happy before. Alam kong si Ate Lyrae lang ang magpapasaya sa kanya.
"Bakit pati ikaw?"
"Ayaw mo?"
"Wala akong sinabing 'ayaw'. Tara na nga."
Nagkatinginan kaming tatlo at natawa. Ang arte talaga netong si Josh. KAHIT KAILAN TALAGA.
"HEY." KAHIT NAKAPIKIT AKO, alam ko kung sino ang dumating.
"Hey." Nakangiting bati ko din sa kanya at dahan-dahang nagmulat ng mata. I smiled when I saw his face. Bakit ba ang pogi neto?
"Ang aga mo, ah?" Pansin niya kasi nauna akong tumambay dito sa kesa sa kanya.
"Absent si Prof." Sagot ko at bumangon na mula sa pagkakahiga ko.
Napaka-relaxing talaga ng tambayan niya.
"Absent or nag-skip ka na naman?" He eyed at me suspiciously. Ganun na ba ako ka-grabe mag slack sa school?
"Are you accusing me?" Kunot-noong tanong ko sa kanya.
"I'm just asking, galit agad? Guilty lang?"
"You don't trust me!" I spat at him. How dare him accused me!
"I'm just asking, Yshi. I didn't mean anything."
Here he comes teasing me again. Umingos ako at pumaling ng higa ulit at pumikit. The cold breeze makes me lull me to sleep. Jace on the other hand didn't say anything. After a few seconds, I opened my eyes and check him but he's still reading books again. I silently rolled my eyes. A typical bookworm!
I glared at him but he seemed too focused on his book. He's reading quietly and the wind was gently brushing his hair. He's so calmed and relax. Napabuntong-hininga na lang ako at nagpasya na lang na matulog kesa awayin siya.
Hindi ko alam kung gano ako katagal nakatulog, pero paggising ko, nasa tabi ko pa rin si Jace at tahimik na nagbabasa. He's really reading the whole time I fell asleep? Wait gaano na na ako katagal nakatulog?
"Wala ka ba talagang balak pumasok?" Kunot-noong tanong ko.
He look at me and smiled. "Gising ka na pala."
"What time is it?" I asked and yawned.
"It's 1:30 PM." Sagot ni Jace at binaba ang hawak na libro.
Kumunot ang noo ko at bumangon. Bakit nandito pa rin siya? Di ba dapat nasa classroom siya o kaya ginising na lang ako nung nag-bell?
"Hindi mo ako ginising?" He hates skipping class tapos eto?
"You're sleeping peacefully, Yshi." He reasoned out calmly.
"Eh, sana umalis ka na lang at nag-attend ng klase. Favorite subject mo pa naman."
"Do you seriously think I'll leave you here alone?" Now it's time for him to frown.
"Ewan ko sa'yo. Tara na nga."
Nakangiting tumayo na rin siya hawak ang kamay ko kaya napatayo na rin ako. We walked to our classroom when I felt something. I need to pee.
"Mauna ka na. CR muna ako."
"Okay." He gave me a light pinch on my cheek and leave.
Agad na nagtungo ako sa restroom and I do my thing. I was washing my face when I felt my phone vibrate. I checked. I received a message from Solee which happens rarely.
'Elizabeth wants to talk to you.'
Marahas na napabuntong-hininga ako at tumungo sa car park. I guess I'll cut classes again.
•• Justin PoV ••
NATAPOS NA YUNG KLASE namin sa Lab pero wala pa ring Yshi na dumating. Lahat makakapansin nun kasi lalo silang gumulo. Mas lalong umingay.
"Gosh! Buti naman at bumalik na naman yung sakit ni Yshi!"
"What do you mean?" Kunot-noong tanong ko. May sakit si Yshi dati?
"Laging LATE at ABSENT." Sagot ni Charee na wala sa mood. She's snapping the whole day.
"Ewan ko nga kung bakit ang sipag na nung pumasok. Dati, nako! Lagi kaming kinakabahan kapag andyan siya. Lalo na kapag experiment time!"
"Laging may pasabog!" Someone piped in.
At nagtawanan sila. Tahimik na nakikinig lang ako sa usapan nila habang nakatingin sa labas ng bintana. Where is she? Wala naman siyang sinabing may pupuntahan siya.
I was carrying that thought until the class is over. Hindi siya pumasok the whole afternoon.
Nag-iisip ako kung magti-text ba ako or tatawag kung nasaan siya. I wouldn't sound stupid and clingy right? I was worried.
'Where are you, Yshi?' Piping tanong ko habang nakatingin sa phone ko.
•• Yshi PoV ••
Caico Residence...
Ilang beses na ba akong bumagsak? Halos hindi ko na mabilang. I already coughed blood. Masakit na rin ang buong katawan ko.
"Lumaban ka, Margarette!" Sigaw ni Tanda sa labas ng ring. "Akala ko ba malakas ka?! Ang lakas ng loob mong bugbugin si Travez Lee!"
I glared at her— for that's all I could give her right now. Then, received another blow from her hired goon. Napaubo ulit ako sapo ang tiyan ko.
Tss. Nalaman din niya yung ginawa ko sa buwesit na Lee na yun at akala ko palalampasin lang nila yun. I thought Mikal's the new guy. Pero parang ngayon lang nanulsol si Samatha.
"Eyes on me, Margarette." Ani ng hired goon niyang saksakan ng panget. Nakiki-MARGARETTE pa, close kami? First name basis lang?
Tiningnan ko siya ng masama at 'di gumati. I want to wring her neck. Pero isa lang naman siyang tanga na inutusan ni Tanda na bugbugin ako. Kapag gumati ako, mas malala ang iha-hire niyang amazona. At mas gaganahan si Tanda. She wants to see us killing each other. At ayokong maging manok na isasabong niya kahit na sino. It's easier to play defeated and weak than to take pride and fight back. It's not yet my time and I will never give her any satisfaction of whatever she wants.
But I didn't say I won't remember her face. I'll pay her after this.
It took another minute until Elizabeth got bored and decided to let me go.
"Hayaan mo na yan. Walang kwentang labanan." Aniya at tumayo na.
Nakahinga naman ako ng maluwag. Finally! Nagsawa din.
Nakangising pumasok si Samantha habang naka-poker face pa din si Solee. The latter hand me something to wipe myself from the mix of blood and sweat. Ang lagkit ko na.
Tahimik na tinanggap ko lang yun at pinunasan ang mukha ko. Tahimik lang din na inaabutan ako ni Solee ng mga kakailanganin ko. Then the famous infamous Samatha made her way to me. This b-tch did find ways to beat me. Akmang sasapakin ako ni Samantha sa mukha ng makita siya ni Tanda.
"NOT THE FACE, YOU B-TCH!" Galit na bumalik siya at sinampal si Samantha ng malakas.
Hindi na kami nagulat ni Solee pero siya nagugulat pa din. Psh. Pity.
"G-Granny--" Naluluha at napamaang na sambit niya habang sapo ang pisngi niya.
"You know how precious her face is! Ano bang nagawa ko at nagka-apo ako ng bobo?!" She glared at spat at her. Ano daw? Anong nagawa niya? Psh. What a pity. And yes, Elizabeth never damaged my face, not even a slighest scratch. Puhunan niya kasi.
"Tara na Margarette." Solee said quietly. Minsan naisiip ko kung gano ka walang paki si Solee. She follow her orders but break them slowly and silently. She always play the innocent type. She's deadly but I trust her more than that two-faced b-tch Samantha na gustong maging copy-cat ni Elizabeth.
I know Solee and I shared the same hostility with Elizabeth. Well, si Samantha lang naman talaga ang puppet niya.
Tahimik na sumunod ako kay Solee. She brought me somewhere that could relax my beaten muscles. Ng maging maayos na ang lagay ko, tahimik na umalis din siya.
"Solee." I called out to her when she turns her back to leave.
She turn to me again. "What?"
"Elizabeth wants me to meet Mikal." Alam kong hindi kami naririnig sa labas dahil soundproof ang room na'to. Samantha usually used this to seduced those men she likes kaya nakakadiri. Hindi ako pupunta dito kung di lang kailangan. Pero si Solee pumupunta dito para parusahan yung mga series of suitors na manyakis.
I saw her blink her eyes rapidly and clears her throat.
"Really?" She asked using her usual tone.
"Are you--"
"I'm over him." Putol niya sa sasabihin ko sana.
I know who's Mikal Park. Her first love, first boyfriend, her first heartbreak. He's a mega player. Yung tipong limang babae ang minimum na babaeng girlfriend niya sa isang linggo. Solee refused to listen because she loves him.. and through the course of their relationship, she was claimed as secured. Pero yun pala, dare lang lahat. It wasn't just a dare because it also involves money. She was seriously damaged. Pero kung gusto niyang gumanti, I won't take her opportunity to ruin him.
"Anong plano mo?"
"Just do what you want, Margarette." Walang pakialam na sagot niya.
Tumango lang ako at tumalikod na siya. Mikal's not for her. That bastard deserves nothing but death.
I WENT to school the next day. Maga pa yung katawan ko pero dahil sa na-immune na ako sa ganito, hindi na mahirap sakin ang magpanggap na okay lang ako.
Not until someone throw eggs at me. My sore muscles kicked in again. Arrghh! Parang gusto kong sumigaw sa sobrang frustrations idagdag pa yang mga foul words nila.
"Die bitch die!"
"Ang lakas ng loob mong saktan si Director Travez!"
"You should rot in hell!"
I can't identify who they are because they're wearing civilians. Since open naman 'tong school namin sa visitors, they can come freely. And based on their faces, mukhang fans club ni Travez ang nandito. The PETS.
"STOP!" Sigaw ni Jace habang tumatakbo palapit sakin.
I motioned and mouthed him to go, I don't want to involve him in my mess pero sumige pa din siya.
"STOP!" He shouted at them but they won't listen.
May tumamang itlog sa mukha ko. The intensity of their hatred broke it on my face. Kaya napayuko ako at sinapo ang mukha ko. I won't let them get a way with this. Humanda kayo.
Just when I was plotting for a good revenge, I felt someone's arm wrap around me deliberately shielding me from those people who throw eggs at me.
We stay still until Bridgett came and rant some violation. Natigil sila at nagsilayasan.
I can't hear anything after that.. and all I could feel was Jace's warmness around me. I don't know what possess me on that because I felt tears run down my face as I wrap my arms on his waist to hide myself from the world who would continually judge me no matter what I do.
•• JACE PoV ••
NAKAYUKO lang si Yshi habang nakayakap sakin. I was really worried. Masakit kaya yung itlog na binabato nila. Parang binugbog nga yung likod ko.
"Sinabi ko na kay Nurse na dun muna kayo." Ani ni Bridgett na inaayos yung munting kaguluhan kanina. She managed to send them to the guidance office to defend themselves from the mess they made.
Tumango lang ako. I was actually grateful for having her running to rescue.
"We'll you two be okay?" Nag-aalalang tanong niya. She might hate Yshi but her heart as a leader still moved with this situation.
"Oo. Sige na, Prez, ako ng bahala dito." Alam ko naman kasing ayaw ni Yshi na makita siyang mahina sa harap ng ninuman.
"Tss. I don't even know how those brats get in." Bulong niya. Parang outsiders nga yung haters ni Yshi. May sasali sanang Alchemyian pero agad naagapan ni Ms. Avril. "Sige at ako ng bahala sa mga yun." Aniya at tumalikod na.
I look at Yshi again. She's silent. Inalalayan ko siyang tumayo at hinawakan ang magkabilang pisngi paharap sa'kin.
"J-Jace." She whimpered and her tears freely flowed in her tears.
I kissed her forehead and pulled her closer to me. Thank God she's alright. Hinayaan ko lang siyang umiyak sa balikat ko. We stayed until the rain pours and drenched us.. washing the eggs away from us. Niyakap ko lang siya at marahang hinaplos ang likod niya para aluin siya. Ilang saglit lang at naramdaman ko na ang panginginig niya sa lamig kaya inalalayan ko siya papuntang clinic.
"Nasabihan na ako ni Bridgett." Ani ni Nurse at inabutan kami ng damit saka bath towel. "You can take that two restroom to take a bath." She pointed where it were.
"Thank you po." Sagot ko at tinaggap yung inalok niya.
Yshi's too tired to answer and move so I gently take her to the ladies' room. Inayos ko muna lahat ng kakailanganin niya bago ko siya iwan sa bathroom.
"Maligo ka ng mabuti, okay?" Bilin ko.
She nodded quietly.
"Good. Bilisan mo."
She nodded again.
I looked at her face again. Namamaga ang mata niya sa kakaiyak, pero hindi halata dahil sa ulan. That rain was a blessing to shield herself from those judging eyes.
Hinaplos ko ang pisngi niya.
"I-I'm okay now." She muttered wearily.
Ngumiti ako at tumango. "I know. I know, Yshi. I know." I tried not to crack and smile brightly at her. Seeing her this weak broke my heart. "Bilisan mo."
Tumango ulit siya at ngumiti sakin. I give her a soft kiss on her forehead before leaving her alone.
Nagtungo agad ako sa kabilang bathroom para maligo ng mabilisan. Nauna akong natapos kay Yshi kaya may panahon pa akong tawagan ang Daddy ko.
"Yes, son?" Si Dad.
"Dad, can you do me a favor?"
"What is it?"
"It's about some bully." I give him the full details of what happened and what I wanted him to do for me.
"We got that baby! Lagot sakin ang mga yan!"
"Mommy?!" Kunot-noong tanong ko.
"Yes, bunso. It's me." Ani ni Mommy and from here, I could feel her wickedness. Ugh! I'm dead! "I told you, no one should mess with my son, bunso. Humanda sila sa'kin." I know she's wearing her famous lop-sided smile.
"Wife, he's asking help from me, not you." Sita ni Dad.
Kahit hindi ko sila nakikita, alam kong nag-aagawan na naman sila ng phone.
"It's my phone, Alixee!"
"Eizhiro!" My Mom shriek and I cut the line off.
Sakto namang bumukas ang pinto at iniluwa si Yshi na balot na balot sa sweatshirt ko.
We got her clothes and necessity from her locker. Nakisuyo ako kay Brigde na dalhin yung bag niya dito sa clinic. She don't have anything to wear dahil halos pinag-trip-an din nila ang mga damit kaya pinasuot ko yung extra ko sa kanya. She's so hated right now.
"I prepared hot choco." Ani ko sa kanya. She smiled and followed me. Naupo kami sa magkabilang kama at uminom ng hot choco sa malamig na panahon.
•• YSHI PoV ••
The Next Day...
"Tingnan mo nga naman, magkasama na naman ang mag-amo."
My life just returned to normal and here they come again. Jace and I were walking quietly at the hallway. After ng nangyari kahapon, hindi na niya ako nilubayan. He's probably scared they'd throw something at me again after he saw all my bruises. Inaamin ko ring ang sakit talaga nung nangyari kahapon. That's probably the reason why I broke down.
"I can't believe that strong-willed b-tch would do this to a dedicated student. Kawawa naman si Lywittz." They're giving us their judging look. Tss.
I look at Jace and he just shrugged. He clearly doesn't mind those comments.
"Slave?" I smirked. Kulang na lang kasi yun ang sabihin nila. Psh.
"Hayaan mo na. We know better than them." He smiled again.
I took a deep breath and just shrugged it off too. I glance at him and he's still smiling. How can he managed to make me feel calm and secure? Jace had a serious effect on my system--in a good way... And I'll always be grateful to have him.
I WAS walking alone at the hallway. Wala si Jace, iniwan ko pansamantala sa classroom since Avril called for me alone.
"I really pity that guy for hanging out with her."
These chatterboxes starts chirping again. Psh. Ang sarap talagang putulan ng dila.
"Baka tinakot."
"Or probably gusto ring sumikat? People tend to be with those famous to gain fame for themselves."
Talagang napagting ang tainga ko sa sinabi nila but I choose to keep my silence.
"JUST LEAVE ME, JACE!" Umiiyak na taboy ko kay Jace.
"I'm sorry if I love you more than a friend, Yshi. Mahal na mahal kita.. and if you don't feel the same, just don't send me away."
"J-Jace."
"Just let me love you and I'll take care of you."
Napasinghap ako ng malakas at na-realize na nakahiga pala ako sa couch. What a dream! Napahilamos ako ng mukha at pilit winawaglit. That dream is odd. Ni minsan hindi ko pa napanaginipan ang sarili ko sa isang sitwasyon. I felt my heart racing and beating like crazy. What was that all about?
"You're just too stressed out dahil napasali si Jace sa kamalditahan mo. The poor guy was dragged because of you." I tried to calm myself.
Tama. I was getting a headache due to those worthless, useless chatterboxes who knows nothing but tell lies and lies and lies. Ang sarap ipakain sa shark. Kainis.
Humiga ulit ako sa couch at napatitig sa ceiling. Ilang minuto lang at tumunog na yung phone ko. Hinayaan ko lang at hindi pinutol yung titigan namin ng kisame. My phone rings again so I lazily picked it up.
"Sino 'to?" Malamig na tanong ko. I'm not fond of text-mates or caller-mates with an unknown creature.
"This is PRINCESS Mirae of Vittori Empire." She replied haughtily on the other line.
Kunot-noong nilayo ko muna sa tainga ko yung phone at sinilip ang pangalan ng naka-save. It's an unknown number. Tss. This girl.
"Bagong cellphone?" Kunot-noong tanong ko. Eto kasi, saksakan ng yaman. New number means new phone. Kaya niyang magpalit ng cellphone buwan buwan kung gugustuhin niya ng hindi namumulubi.
"Yeah, I smashed the old version." From here, I could figure out she's rolling her eyes like she always do.
"Ang bago pa nun, ah."
"Nakahawakan ng p-o-k squared. Contaminated. Ayoko namang ipa-quarantine at baka masanay." Ang arte talaga.
"Tss. Umayos ka na nga Mirae." Sita ko sa kanya.
"I didn't call you to scold me, Jeshielle." Oh, she's frowning!
"So, what exactly do you want?" Mataray na tanong ko. I don't expect nonsense talk.
"Kailangan ba may rason?"
"Of course, Princess Mirae of Vittorints, I am Queen Yshi and my time is precious."
"Eeehh?! Ang arte mo talaga!" Here goes the my bratty Mirae.
"Bakit nga?"
"I'm bored." I even hear her sigh at the other line.
"So?"
"Labas naman tayo! Let's take that so-called 'PAUPER' of PRINCE Killua."
"So, you heard about Bree?" Ang bilis naman yatang makasagap neto. Mga 6 months issue na rin yun, eh, tapos ngayon niya lang nalaman. Tss. Mirae and her slow signals.
"Of course. At hindi ko mapapatawad ang hambog na Lockhart na yun! It doesn't mean that he's a prince, he had the right to bully my poor Bree."
I do agree.
"So? Anong plano mo?"
"Magkita tayo sa coffee shop kung saan nagta-trabaho si Bresies at kakausapin ko yang walang modong Lockhart na yun. He can't treat my girl like a trash all his life! Swerte niya!" She's clearly fired up to fry someone.
"What you said is a good idea, but let me remind you that SHE'S WORKING on her own decision, Mirae. Wag mo sanang pangunahan si Bree." Paalala ko sa kanya. Our concern for her might be grand but we shouldn't step on Bree's decision.
Pero--"
"She needs that job seriously. We can mess but not to the extent of messing her dreams. Alam mo kung ganu kasipag at dedicated si Bree. She won't ask a hand if she can do it alone."
Natahimik siya sa kabilang linya. I know she's contemplating Bree's situation and I know she doesn't mean any harm for her, but she need to re-evaluate Bree's ways on dealing this problem. It's Bree's life, not hers.
"Eh, bakit kasi ayaw niyang maging scholar ko?!" Yes, I do expect this reaction. I sighed.
"She's not a beggar and definitely not a charitable case, Mirae. She wants to earn and give value not spend unwisely." Paliwanag ko sa kanya at di ko na mabilang kung pang-ilang beses ko na 'tong sinabi sa kanya.
"Alam ko naman yun."
Tss. Alam na daw.
"So, are we going to fetch her later or not?" Pag-iiba ko at baka abutin kami ng isang taon sa usaping yun.
"We'll FETCH her, I'll bring my brand new viper and we'll drink at Locke Cafe. Tingnan ko lang kung di luluwa ang mata ng Lockhart na yan." Oh, she's really on it.
"He owns Locke Cafe, girl." Paalala ko sa kanya. "She's working at Locke Cafe."
"Oh, whatever! I just want to give that freaking prince his match. Humanda siya sakin." From here I can feel her wickedness.
Whoa.. I'm scared. Psh. Kahit kailan talaga ang arte din netong si Mirae.
At Locke Cafe...
Nakamasid lang ako habang pinipigilan ni Klaive si Mirae na nagwawala na. She's throwing things and screaming her lungs out. I sighed and look outside the cafe. I'm not ashamed to be with her, but she's really very handful when she's on brat mode and I don't want to scrape my face just because she's bitching out.
I should have brought Jace along para malibang naman ako. Nakakainis kasi 'tong si Mirae, naghahamon ng away sa crew.
Bree just left because she needs to attend her brother's periodic meeting and sign his report cards. Wala ring kwenta yung pagpunta namin dito dahil wala din naman yung mga pakay namin. I should have sleep somewhere than listening and watching Mirae's bitch mode, or more like terrorizing someone.
"THIS GIRL NEEDS HER LESSON!" Gigil na gigil si Mirae kaya di ko alam kung badtrip ba talaga siya o trip niya na namang manggulo.
"Calm down, Stephanie." I saw Klaive glaring at her to stop.
Pero sino bang makakapigil kung gigil na gigil na yan? I know better than crossing her. Buti nga at nakasunod agad ang wonder butler niyang si Klaive or else I'll leave without fixing her mess. Ayokong maglinis ng kalat, it's not my thing.
I just sighed and continue sipping my coffee while the customers were throwing weird look at Mirae and Klaive. Parang nagso-shoot lang ng movie drama ang dalawa.
Iskandalosa talaga yang si Mirae. I kind of pity that clumsy girl who threw coffee to her. Pero tingin ko naman sinadya niya talaga yun. Mirae was so open talking ill about Prince Killua Lockhart awhile ago. Sinong tagahanga ba naman ang matutuwa nun? At sa loob pa mismo ng cafe niya.
Too bad, she messed up with a tigress. A tigress who won't be satisfied by just words.
"Kapag 'di ka tumigil lagot ka sakin mamaya." Pananakot ni Klaive kay Mirae ng di pa din magpaawat ang huli.
"Are you defending this b-tch?!" Hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni Mirae kay Klaive.
I rolled my eyes and just watching them while planning for my next move on my new project. Parang matutuyuan na naman ako ng dugo sa dalawang 'to kaya bago pa mangyari yun, hinahayaan ko na lang sila sa kung anong gusto nila.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
stone