Wicked Writers Series 2: Disclaimer [COMPLETED]

Chapte xix

Malice's POV.

Matapos ang araw na iyon ay ramdam ko ang pagbabago ko. Sa kung paano na ako nasasanay sa mga puri, sa attensyon-- in short mayroon na akong lakas ng loob para pakitunguhan ang henerasyon ngayon.

"Argh!" I hissed. Wala akong mahanap na sususotin para sa Christmas party namin. It's almost Christmas break at masaya na naman ang literature self ko dahil madami na naman akong time para magsulat.

"It should be red right..." I whispered on my self. "Why did I even wanted to go?" I questionly asked on my self. Kahit kailan ay hindi ako pumupunta sa mga gan'tong okasyon. It's not that important for me.

"This... or this." Turo ko sa mga damit na nasa harapan ko ngayon. "Hays." I just sighed and end up pick the high waist baggy maong pants and a red tank top. I am not into dress that much-- well, the dress one look pretty and formal like how other students always wear. But it's not my style.

"Sheesh, that's style. You look great, Malice!" Nagulantang ako nang marinig ang boses ni Holgan. I just barely see him after graduation. And also, maybe because we are not in the same building.

"Hey! You are too," I also compliment him back when I saw what his dress is. A white shirt with a sleveless blazer, and the shirt was tuck in on his black pants. It's kind of weird but I think this is what they call the 'korean style'.

After that I just passed him. It's felt uncomfy knowing that we had a past. At feel kong parang may gusto pa siyang sabihin kaya minabuting umalis na ako.

"Malice!" I heard Meenara's voice somewhere. Luminga-linga muna ako sa paligid at saka doon ko lang nakitang kasama niya sina Juzel at Iumie.

I hidely rolled my eyes.

"You look nice," Meen complimented.

"I know right." Napailing ako at tumingin sa mga kasama niya. We had a conversation before but we are not close like how I am with Kayesha and-- that bitch named Joice before.

They smiled at me and I also did in a firmly way.

"So, I have to go. I don't want to carry this gift stuff. It's kind of embarrasing to me," I said to them.

"Duh, it's okay! We all has to carry tho." Umiling lang ako at tinalikuran na sila.

"Does she likes us? She looks intimidating but also in a friendly way-- uh I don't know." I heard Juzel whispered at them.

I rolled my eyes sighed and started walking farly. I just don't want a lot of friends!

As I pass through the hallway. I heard a lot of compliments again, they even brought up the play thing and it's another embarrasment.

Nang makapasok sa silid ay nilibot ko ang mata sa paligid. On the decorations, set-up... looks nice.

"Maganda sana kung tinuloy nila 'yong beach party. Matagal-tagal na ring hindi nagagawa ng school 'yon. Since the Dean's daughter got here naging mas strikto ang school. Unfair." I heard someone's gossip.

Napataas ang kilay ko at hinanap sila. Nang matantong malapit lang sila sa 'kin at nakatalikod ay siguro hindi nila napansin ang presensya ko nang makapasok.

"So kasalanan ko pa? You can go to beach anytime, ms. who-you-are. Sana nilakasan n'yo pa, 'di ko masyadong narinig," I sarcastically joined their conversation. I saw how they jump-shocked when they heard my voice.

Hindi mga ito tumingin sa akin at hinay-hinay na naglakad palabas ng silid.

I tsked and sat on my seats. I don't memorize all of my class mates name. I can't even remember her-- oh wait she sounds familiar. She's the one who always commend on us. Hmm well.

The party started and it went nice. We ate together, games, prizes are well. And for now, it's for the exchange gifts. We will pick a random paper where our name are on it. And whoever we pick 'yon ang makakakuha ng dala naming regalo.

They started describing their classmates and giving it to them. I'm almost trembled when I realize I don't know the person I picked.

"Uh-- I don't who she is. Aside from I barely know all of you-- well, it's Saczha." After announcing my pick, the girl earlier walked forward.

I smirked when I saw her nervously coming over me.

"T-thank you..." she said while looking down.

"You are welcome..." I firmly said, "And don't say those words again when you think you really don't mean it." From what I said I heard some people gasps.

Too new for my new world...

That day passed and days also passed. It's almost near Christmas.

"Mom! I'll just go to dad's house if you have a plan," I lied. After that day I comfronted them, I can't see any changes. We talked after that and clearly I had a hard time listening to them.

"Okay honey! Enjoy!" She said and went out for work. Tomorrow is 24th of December and Mom has a plan, Dad also has.

"Lihan! Let's wear a costume tomorrow. And uh-- celebrate with me!" I said like he has a no choice.

"Huh? Why? How about tito Justin and tita Pia? Do they have plans?" He asked.

I sighed. "As expected."

"Well-- uh okay. What costumes tho?"

"The one I bought when you got here. We didn't take from the plan before so maybe tomorrow will do."

"Okay... well uh... I gotta go first, I have an important to do for the noche buena tomorrow here," he bid.

"Okay." I clicked the end call and lay on my bed as expected.

"I know Tito Paul Kiel is proud of you. You are one of the best guy, Lihan. A one of a kind best friend." We end up having a little drama that time. How I opened up with him how mom and dad lives are right now. I have no one left here.

"Mal... maybe you should know this..." Paulhan started a conversation through our video call.

"Hmm?" I hummed while still reading on a book.

"Uhm your dad cheated you eversince I was there... And uhm--" Dahil sa narinig ay biglang nabitawan ko ang librong binabasa.

"What?" I hissed in shocked. "What are you saying Lihan?" hindi makapaniwalang tanong ko.

"It's true, Mal... about the issue on him before. It's all true..."

After hearding those words I sudden tears flow.

"Bakit ngayon mo lang sinabi... I thought--" I didn't finish my words and end up the call. My heart felt weak after those...

"W-why dad? Why..."