How To Tame A Demon

Lost Chapter 02

Warning: explicit language and violence.

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L.C. 02 : The Scene Before Chapter 16 (PT. 2)

"So... the result is…?" I played with my hands, attempting to calm my nerves as I awaited my private doctor's announcement.

"There are no signs of symptoms found inside your body, young master," sagot ng doktor habang tinitignan ang aking x-ray result.

Kunot-noo ko itong tiningnan at mabilis na inagaw sa kanya ang papel. Inilibot ko ang aking mata ko sa buong papel at napakagat-labi nang walang maintindihan.

"I've told you many times, young master. The reason for your sudden palpitations was caused by your 'special' someone. Ang dami na nating tests na ginawa at kahit pag-x-ray, kahit wala namang kinalaman iyon sa mga nararamdaman mo,” paliwanag ng doktor. Umiling ako at patuloy na tinitigan ang hawak kong papel.

"Bakit ba ayaw mong tanggapin na may nararamdaman ka para sa taong tinutukoy mo? Is there some problem with her physical appearance? Well, if that’s the case then, I'm telling you as an adult and not as your doctor now, okay? It will never be based on appearance when it comes to liking someone," dagdag pa ng doktor.

"I never based it on appearance. Ang hinahanap kong sagot sa iyo, kung bakit nakakaramdam ako ng ganitong klaseng sintomas sa katawan. Not that corny stupid someone you are talking about!" I frowned, but he just laughed.

"Exactly. Just as I’ve said before, I already found out the answer to your question. And that is you, being in love with someone out there. Normal lamang na magkaroon ng ganitong nararamdaman. Lalo na't ikaw ay kasalukuyang nasa stage na ng pagbibinata. You're already fifteen! So just get used to it,” nakangiting sagot ng doktor. Napabuntong-hininga ako at muling tumingin sa hawak kong papel.

So... this is love? But am I feeling this to someone... that's not a lady?

"Avery!"

I turned to his seat when Andrei suddenly called him.

"Hmm?"

I couldn't hear their conversation but continued staring at them. It’s been a month since Avery and I last talked. Until now, I'm still hoping for another chance.

But seeing him always with that jerk makes it seem like he’s forgotten about me already. Hindi ba sapat na ang isang buwan para matapos na ang paghihirap ko?

Nang matapos ang unang klase ay agad akong tumungo sa kanyang pwesto. Kasalukuyan siyang nagliligpit ng gamit habang hinihintay siya ni Andrei.

Walang sabi akong kumapit sa kanyang braso na ikinagulat niya. Sinubukan ni Andrei tanggalin ang pagkakahawak ko pero mas hinigpitan ko ang pagkakapit.

"Can we talk for a moment? Please," may halong pagmamaka-awa na sa boses ko.

"Pwede bang lubayan mo nalang si Aver--"

"Okay lang, Andrei," pigil ni Avery. Nagtagpo ang aming mga mata at tumagal iyon ng ilang minuto.

Our classes ended quickly and now it's time for us to talk. We should've talked earlier, but he said after class would be better.

Ang importante ay magkabati kami. I shouldered my bag and waited for Avery to finish packing. Napansin niya akong naghihintay kaya binilisan niya ang pagligpit ng mga libro.

Sumama rin si Andrei, which made my blood boil. Wasn't he told that we were the only two going to talk? Bakit pa niya hinihintay si Avery?

When they finished, sabay kaming tatlong lumabas ng pintuan. I was about to tell Andrei off when he suddenly whispered something to Avery, covering his mouth with his hand.