Eclipse

Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Transferees

Nakapatong ang mga siko sa lamesa habang nakahalumbabang tinitingnan ko ang mga bagong pasok. Pero nakapako lang ang paningin ko sa isang lalaking mataimtim ding nakatitig saakin.

He was a tall guy, with his tousled raven black hair that made him looked like he just get up from bed. His reddish lips were pressed into thin line habang nakakunot ang noo dahilan para magsalubong ang medyo makapal na kilay nito. Matangos din ang ilong nya at mahaba ang pilik mata na mas nagdedepina sa kulay asul na mga mata nito. The three buttons of his polo were open, almost exposing his collarbone. He didn't wear the neck tie though.

I could see a hint of shock and confusion in his eyes but it disappeared immediately. He grinned instead, showing his perfect set of white teeth and a dimple. Tila doon natauhan ang kababaihan at nagbulong-bulungan na. I felt Ainslee and Rianne's uneasiness from their seats.

"It can't be," narinig kong bulong ni Rianne na syang dahilan para ibaling ko sakanila ang atensyon ko. "Something's wrong?" pasimple kong tanong.

Umiwas lang sila ng paningin saakin at ngumiti pero mababakas pa rin sa mukha nila ang pagkabalisa. Naagaw lang ang atensyon ng lahat ng pumalakpak ng tatlong beses ang propesor. "Silence students. Silence. Now, introduce youselves young ladies and young mans."

I didn't bother to listen to them and just watched the moving clouds outside. Pero nahagip ng pandinig ko ang isang apelyidong pamilyar saakin. McCaea.

Mabilis akong lumingon muli sa harapan pero nakaupo na ang mga ito. Napahawak nalang ako sa sentido ko ng bigla itong sumakit. Here it is again. When I heard or saw something familiar, it always makes me uncomfortable. Pinakalma ko lang ang sarili ko nang unti-unting bumigat ang paghinga ko.

Nagsimula nang magturo ang propesor sa harapan habang iniinda ko ang sakit ng ulo ko hanggang sa matapos ang klase.

Nililigpit ko na ang gamit ko nang marinig ko ang mga transferees na kinakausap sina Rianne at Ainslee. "It's been so long since our last meeting girls," nakangising ani ng isang babae.

She was slim, sexy woman with long majestic legs that will surely make the boys drool over her. Her blonde hair was fixed in a messy bun, making her looked more attractive with her slender neck. Ipinagpatuloy ko lang ang ginagawa ko para makaalis na at hindi na sila pinakealaman pa.

"Well, to tell you frankly it's not delightful to meet you again. Stay away from us or I'll do something you will regret." Natigilan ako ng marinig ang inis sa boses ni Ainslee.

She's known for being a very prim and proper lady. Mabuti nalang kami-kami nalang ang natira sa room. Maybe everybody really have some bad sides to be revealed only to someone who deserves it.

Mas lalo pang lumawak ang ngisi ng babae habang naaaliw naman ang mga kasama nito, pati na yung lalaking mukhang lider nila. Umupo sya sa may desk habang nakapatong ang paa sa upuan at nakahilig doon ang siko nya para mangalumbaba.

"Oh really? Like I'm scared with your threats Ainslee," nang-uuyam na ani nito and they're enjoying this little fight. When I turn to Rianne, she looked troubled. She's trying to calm Ainslee down who looked like she's going to have a cat fight any minute right now.

The woman glanced at me. "Who is she? Is this her?" Lalapit na sana sya saakin pero hinarang siya ng dalawa. I rolled my eyes.

This is getting to be so dramatic.

"Don't you dare Cynthia. We're her guardian." Tinabig ko ng marahan ang dalawang braso na nakaharang sa harapan ko para lapitan yung babae. She looked amused with my sudden movement but it faded away when I firmly looked straight to her eyes.

"I don't care about what you're babbling with them, I just wanted some peace but if you wanted a fight, tell me so. I'll give it to you," mahina ngunit mariin kong wika. Lumapit pa ako sakanya, unti-unti nang bumabakas sa mga mata nya ang takot. I smirked and leaned to whisper in her ears.

"Doesn't mean you're powerful now, you already have the right to step on someone who's lower than you. You may be on top right now but remember, everything will be change eventually. Who knows what will happen soon. Only Wilhelmina knows," I saw how her eyes widened with the name I mentioned. Umayos na ako ng tayo at tinapik ang balikat nya bago umalis sa silid na iyon.

Nagtataka man sila kung ano ang ibinulong ko sa babae ay hinayaan nalang nila akong umalis. I know they're talking about something in their pasts but I'm not involved in whatever they were arguing. They must fix their own issues without involving someone who is unaware of that.

They're pissing me off. They wanted threats and fights? Then I'll give it to them once this happened again.

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