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C15- Gumiho

I was running as I'm being chase with a manananggal when I bump to someone.
Sorry.. Warlty is that..- napatingin ako sa Kung Sino ito. A human?.
Sorry, - napatingin ako sa likod.. maabytan ako nung babaeng yun. Tatakbi na uli ako pero naalala ko Yung lalaki. Kinaladkad ko Sya kasama ko hanggang sa napagod ako maya tumigil muna kami.
You.. what are doing here. It's dangerous for a human u know.- Tanong ko pero ng tinignan koto ay mariin din syang nakatingin Sakin. Napabitaw Naman ako sa kanya at napaatras.
Who..who are you?- Tanong ko. Sa kalma nya siguradong di Sya tao. The sorrounding start becoming foggy and I saw tails behind him then his appearance changes. It's a nine tailed fox. His eyes is glaring at me I tried to talk to it and calm down but seem no time for negotiation so I ran away. It misty so I went where ever, it just great now it he second time today I was being chased. Unfortunately nadapa ako at Dina alan king's san ako nagtama Maya mawalan ako Ng malay. Nang magising ako ay nasa gubat parin ako. Bumabgon Naman ako at napahawak sa ulo ko. Laki ng bukol.
Your awake.- napatingin ako sa likod Kung Sino nagsalita it was Latner. Agad akong tumayo at pinagpag Ang damit ko saka nag umpisang lumakad.
Why are you avoiding me, You've already regain your memory right.- I ignore him and continue but he cover path. He was back 3 days ago without Shinel Golo said that and that time when I go fetch Golo as usual i saw him but ignored like he didn't exist. It's been 2 months since I came back to Naseth and I'm sure the school years also ended so Latner was back.
You've change a lot. I don't even recognize that Reklanar I met. What happened?- I clenched my fist. Act like he's not involve to this change. The most annoying people are those who doesn't know what they done.
Why do you have a favor?- I asked instead.
Huh?.. it nothing. I just want to apologise for everything. - I sighed and smile the biggest one but it's disappear quickly seem like I can't pretend Infront of him now. I just turn my back.
Reklanar. - I stop hearing Itnesse voice. He's Infront of me looking at me and his brother.
Sir!!. - I ran toward him and kiss him on the lips. I seen his surprised face. I acted shock to my action and apologize when I hear the cold voice.
What do you think your doing to my wife?. The cold and angry Naseth show up. I was speechless seeing the three of them. I tried to go away from them when Itnesse pull my waist and kiss me. It so sudden and short that took me unguarded.
Reklanar I like you. I'm sorry for coming for you too late. But from now on I'll not let you suffer again from those heartless persons who just want to use you. - he hug me.
Do you know what nonsense your speaking is?- I heard Naseth voice giving warning to Itnesse.
If that the case then I shall steal her too. - Warlty show up. Thanks goodness they found me.. but wait what is he saying.
I also love her, and I will steal her from you all.- he added in full seriousness.
So do I. I will not make all your own way. Reklanar was only destiny.- napanganga ako Ng sumunod din si Golo. The ambiance become so deadly when I saw CINOSA in his boy formcalling for me. The five faught with words and stare and I take the chance to slip out.
Thank you CINOSA.. your really someone I can depend.  Haplos ko ng buhok nya.
It's nothing I be always at your service. - I just smile. How sweet.
Huh is that a Puca?- he mumbled.
Puca?- sinundan ko ang tingin nya. Mukhang pica nga yong dumaan
Hinila Ko naman si CINOSA at hinabol and PUca? Tinawag ko Sya buti nalang tumigil ito. Ngumiti ako rito.
Paguwi sa bahay  nakatulog si  Cinosa na mahimbing na natutulog. Natagalan ako sa tirahan nung Puca at marami kaming napagkwentuhan. Pagabi rin ng umuwi ako kaya dumeretso ako sa kama at natulog na din maligo pa.
Mistress, I seen the king visited you last night when your asleep. ?- bulong Sakin ng Isang maid ko.
And?!-walang gana kong tugon.
I just thought you want to know. He been secretly watching you for a month now but yesterday I sense something happened he like furious and so scary-  chismis rin ng Isa pa. But well if because of what happened yesterday.
Is my bath ready?- I asked instead converting the conversation.
All set mistress.- tumango ako at nagpuntola maligo. Ng maayos uli ako at ready lahat ng need ko aalis na ako upang well as usual magliwaliw sa dangerous forest. Ng pigilan ako ni Theim sa may bukana palang ng cave.
What the meaning of this? - taas kilay ko rito.
I've been instructed to not let you roam around anymore. - naging seryoso namang ako at pilit syang pailisin pero makulit talaga. Inis Naman akong nagpunta sa kwarto ni Naseth pero Wala Sya hinanap ko Sya Kung saan sa loob ng cave then saka ko tinanong dito.
Where is that jerk- madiin kong Saad.
Are you looking for me- good he show up himself. Pinaalis nya si Theim saka humarap Sakin.
Now now.. what do you think your doing forbidding me to go out. Have you forgotten..-biglang namang nya aking hinalikan at kinagat and labi. I drink our blood again. I feel great but what he was doing, I push him.
What are you doing ! - Banas kong Saad habang pinulunasan Ang labi. Gagawin nya talaga akong vampire.
You had concussion yesterday right. That will help you feel better- - I smirk.
Your talking than usual, don't even think of it. It won't work just like when Im in human world. Not now that I know who really you are. You know what I also don't know why I'm so pissed off with you from the start maybe first impression do really matters. - bumalik ako sa kwarto at di na muna maggala ngayon. Eventually, pinayagan nila akong lumabas uli kinabukasan. Sinundo ako ni Warlty at sa daan pinasalamatan ko Sya sa pagtulong Sakin nung nakaraan.
No I didn't help you. It's my true feeling. Look.. I may be a heartless monster but I once a human who cursed by eating flesh but my feeling for you are real. - he look into my eyes. Nagkatingin lang kami nang dahan dahan itong inilapit Ang mukha i know what will be happen but I remain still. We kissed and then he hug me. We continue to walk and he keep talking about random things but my mind flying away. I just wondering my plan in the future. Will I let things continue like this? Or will i stay here forever. Maybe I should thinking about what should I do now. Things getting complicated.
Ms. Reklanar?!-
Ah yes?- gulat pa ako ng Sino na kausap ko.
Mr. Seine? How?-.teka bat andito ako sa private study nya.
What am I doing here?- I wonder
Seem your mind was wondering.. your at my study as I needed to talk to you. - is remember Warlty she was he.
Warlty and Golo was playing videogames downstairs don't worry- sagot ni Seine. Suck. Nabigkas ko ata iniisip ko.
It been long since I saw you.. Have you been doing well?-
I was.  Don't worry-
You came back for a while now but didn't even set foot inside the gate and talk to us - ngumisi nalang ako. Ano bang idadahilan ko dyan.
That's..I'm embarass to come here after all happened. I'm sorry sir I should have talk to you at least.- I apologized.
No no..it's okay.. I was just glad to see you safe after all you've done for my son.- he poured me some tea. We talked a lot of things like why did I run away, what happened after then, and what I'm doing right now.
Anyway, have you heard from Latner? Shinel was pregnant that why she staying in the human world for a while and come back maybe next week. - I was surprised. Pregnant?. I clench ng hand under the table.
That good to here.. congratulations you'll have grandchild soon- I speak calmly.
Thank you.. how bout you and Naseth us you two going well??-
Well as usual. He just more free to me than usual now that why I always hang out with rest.- after talking we join the others. The three boys with Itnesse was there playing. I join them and we got drunk till I passed out.
Hmm. You... you don't need to think about me.. Just do what you always does. I'm sorry..
I wake up, to see I'm back to  the cave. My head hurt due to hangover.
Mistress, I brought you a coffee.- I thanks her and pick the cup and went outside to breath. After finishing the coffee I return to my room and sleep some more. That day I just stay at my room. The next day, it was raining so I can't go out but it feel like I needed rain kaya sumulong ako rito. Lumayo ako konti sa cave at sa may area na walang puno dun muna ako. I let's myself be soaked and felt every drop of rain in my face. Somehow it cools down my head and make me relax. But it didn't last long as my tears flow with the rain. When the rain slow down I sat in the stone cuddling my legs. Im feeling the cold now after long of exposure but I remain there. Maybe if I shake it will help me forget everything I think even for a moment. Right then I feel the rain no more reaching me. I look up to see Naseth cover me with a cloth.
What are you doing here in the rain. - he spoke.
Hey, Naseth. What will happen to your clan if I'll die?. -
Someone will replace you.- he quickly replied.
I see. Good for you. If I die someday while wonderibg in this place eaten or killed or even old age you can always replace me. If that happens don't do more anything stupid and just go directly to the chosen one. - I stood up and drop the cloth he cover me with and left. My days continue as usual. I hang with Warlty, Golo, CINOSA and sometimes Itnesse join us. After a week Shinel return. She will join us whenever we hangout to their palace and ofcourse I often meet Latner but we never talk. I was also jealous of her getting everyone attention as she was fragile especially now. Golo was also close to her and Itnesse was also kind while Latner always beside. She was shy but when become comfortable shes really talkative and since she come I fades into the background especially now that I don't talk to much with them. I distance myself slowly when were together.
Reklanar, let's go outside- Warlty drag me out from the game room.
Hey, slowdown will ya what it is? - I asked binitawan nya Naman ako.
It feel suffocating there so I think we should have a walk. - pumayag naman ako at umalis nga kami ng palasyo/mansyon.
Thank you. -
Huh?-
For always being by my side. And accompanying me when I'm lonely. -
What are you saying it's natural as I like you.- I smile at him.
Anyway, I been wanted to asked for a long time now. But I just wonder what happened between you and Latners I heard you too were close but for what I seen in the past days your not talking.-
Were just close because I'm Shinel substitute but now that she's here he need to focus on her and ofcourse this not to worrt Shinel. You know she must feel jealous.- I explained.
So your okay being the one to suffer? Is this why you also not in good terms with Naseth?.- why is he probing too much. It's make me embarass.
Everything was mess up from the beginning. I'm sorry I can't tell about it.-
It okay. - we sat but I'm surprised that he put his head on my legs..
Let's me stay here for a while. He close his eyes.  Ngumiti nalang ako at hinayaan Sya. Nagising nalang ako sa halik sa king labi.
Warlty?. -
So.. sorry..- I wrap my hand around him and pull him for a kiss. He was a little surprised but wrap us hands against my waist to pull me closer. He move but I remain steady I was surprised to see Itnesse from afar. I quickly push Warlty away and apologize said that I needed to go back. I left him and follow Itnesse but I lost him instead I saw Golo.
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