Death Gamer

Game 3

Game 3. Jessica Zeth's POV

Finally, after a long session of tortures and mind agony, or so-called classses, makakapagpahinga na rin. Nakakawalang-gana lang kasi talaga mag-aral kung ang nakapalibot sa'yo is puro away and bugbugan. All for power.

Sa isang dorm ako tumutuloy every school days which is kalapitan lang din sa U. Marami rin doon ang tiga Voriex since malapit lang. Good thing we have seperate rooms. I wasn't really suppose to enter dormitory, kaya lang hindi ko talaga masikmura ang makasama si Adam under one roof, or even calling him my brother.

I hold my chest from sudden ache. It just hurt everytime I remember that. Three months ago. May butas na nga ako sa puso, sinira pa. Wow diba?

It's because of him. Si Jericho. Jericho and I met years ago, wala pa ako sa Voriex U noon. We're both enjoying our lives freely and widely. Until my step-dad forced me to transfer into Voriex, mas makabuti raw na I'm with Adam. Which is completely opposite. Pero sumunod din si Jericho sa Voriex.

----Flashback----
"Oh, Jericho? Saan ka ba galing?" Pambungad ko kay Jericho pagpasok niya sa apartment niya. I love to stay here with him especially after classes. I came near to him and cupped his face, "Nag-alala ako sa'yo alam mo ba 'yun? Akala ko.. Akala ko may ginawa sa'yo ang mga Sovrans."

He held my hands and kissed, "Jessica..." He looked straight into my eyes, "Jessica, I joined the Sovrans." He said while I am trying to hold my tears back, "Jessica, I want to prove myself. Gusto ko sa kanilang lahat patunayan na I worth your love. That you worth me."
----End of Flashback----

I hold my chest for another deep pain. Ang sakit pa rin. Because of that stupid Sovrans. Days after niya sumali, pinag-initan siya ng lahat ng Sovrans. Lahat sila pinahirapan siya. Lahat sila. Especially Adam.

And then he just end up being a piece of memory. He lost his fight.

***

"Oh, so glad you're here!" Bati ni Sheena as I opened the door. I ignored her saka dumiretso room ko, I need a break. I was about to place my bag in bed when I saw someone sitting there.

"Aaaaah! Who are you and how did you get in here?!" I pointed him. I made a distance between this guy and I. He's sitting in my bed while chewing a gum. He's just staring at me. His eyes. I think I've seen them before.

Nakarinig ako ng mga yapak papalapit sa amin. "Oh, Zeth?" Tawag ni Gail. "Anong problema?

"Problem? An unknown guy is obviously in my bed. Now ask me what the problem is again."

"Unknown guy? Tsk." Sabi nung guy saka tumayo. "Nagpakilala na nga ako eh." I just stare him. Ano bang pinagsasabi niya? I'm not good in memorizing people's name. But still he's eyes were disturbing. Those cold eyes. Teka... Cold eyes?

"Aaaaaah!" I exclaimed. I know him na. I'm so galing talaga. "Halika, Kuya. Usap tayo, wag dito dali~" sabi ko sakanya sabay hatak ng kamy niya pababa ng dorm. My gahd, why is he here. Does he even know the thing called 'privacy'?

"Bakit mo pa ba ako dito dinala?"

"Kuya Demi naman kasi eh. I told you 'di ba not to come here? What if mahuli ka ni Dad?! Our deal is safe so you have nothi--"

"Woah stop." Interrupt ni Kuya sa'kin while covering my mouths. Agad ko naman iyong tinanggal. So gross. "First. You're crazy," what did he just said? "Next. Don't you really remember me?", He's getting more serious. Gahd, my pulse rate! His face is near mine! I can feel his breath! " And lastly, I'm not your 'Kuya Demi'".

What?! Eh, who the hell is he?! Argh. Wait, what if he's a kidnapper?! A murderer?! A rapist?! Oh em.

"So, I think hindi mo talaga ako naaalala." Although I'm a bit nervous, I nod. He breathes deeply and let his words out. "Kaiser Emperado, Bs Psychology, Sophomore, Transferee."

"Ah!" I snapped. I can recall him na. Bakit kasi di pa siya nagpakilala in the first place. Is it my fault if I it give me a hard time recognizing him? "Ano bang kelangan mo?"

"Pwede ka ba ngayon?"
"Matutulog ako."
"Mamaya?"
"Tulog pa rin ako nun."
"Bukas. Sabado."
"Mag memeet kami ni Dad."
"The other day?'"
"Deal. Anong ora-- Teka nga. Bakit naman ako sasama sa'yo?" I raised him my eyebrow.
"Kasi... We have to talk about something important?"
"Why are you answering my question with another question?"
"Do i still have to answer that?"
Calm down, Zeth. Calm down. "About saan ba?"
"Important matter."
"Saan nga?! Bwiset. Sports? Politics? Sovrans? Hentai?"
"IMPORTANT matter."
Bongga makaemphasize. Oh sige. Important daw eh. "Baka naman... Gusto mo langa kong idate."
"Pwede rin."
"What?"
"Shellplace Coffeeshop. 4 pm. Hihintayin kita." Saka siya naglakad paalis.
"W-wait!" I screamed. "Uhm. That letter. From the day we've met. I-is that from you?"
"Hm? What letter?"
'Ah, nevermind."

---***---

*Knock Knock* "Zeth?" *Knock Knock* "Zeth, this is Gail. Open the door please." Hm? Arghhhh. Please not now. Argh. I'm still so sleepy. *Knock Knock*

"Argh! What the hell?!" I forced myself to wake hearing those stupid knocks. I opened the door where Gail is standing beside. "You disturbed my sleep, you know what?!"

"Uhm. M-may susi ka ba ng kwarto ni Sheena?" She said. What? So she woke me up just for that?! "K-kanina pa kasi nasa loob si Sheena. She supposedly left the room kanina pa for her part-time job. Kinakatok ko pero walang nasagot. I also tried to call her, but there were no response. Naririnig ko pa nga yung ringtone niya eh. Kinakabahan ako Zeth."

"Dami mo ring sinabi ano? Ts." I rolled my eyes. "Mukha ba kong admin ng dorm na to? Go get a spare key sa baba. Samahan na rin kita, I have to get some notes from her din."

We both went down and asked for a spare key. It just irritate me everytime I take a glance on Gail, she looks so worried for her bestfriend. "Are you gonna open it or what?"

"Sabi ko nga eh." She then inserted the key on the knob. "Sheena? Sheena buksan ko to ah." Inch by inch, more and more light can be seen from inside. We took a step inside. Gahd. Asan na ba yun ? Kokopya pa ko ng notes eh Hay.

"Sheena? Shee-" napatingin ako kay Gail na napatigil sa paghakbang. She looks so frightened that gives me goose-bumps. Tears were forming from her eyes, and releases heavy breathing. My curiosity told me take a step forward and see what's really happening. So I did.

"Ah.. AHHHHHHHHH!" And there I saw  Sheena's pale body lying over her own blood.
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A/N: Bad mood ako ngayon kaya pinatay ko si Sheena Mwehehe. Magiging madalas na po ang UDs magdiwang.
Reminder: The real conflict is about the mystery hidden on the prologue. Thank you sa nagbabasa