The Perfect Disguise

Chapter 4: Bitch in Uniform

The first day of class went fortunately smooth after my dramatic encounter with Sandra. Hindi na nakapasok si Betty sa kahit anong klase niya because of muscle pain, all thanks to Sandra Mondeiro. Pinauwi nalang siya ng Nurse to take a rest for the whole day.

So basically, magisa ako maghapon. Pero okay lang. Sanay naman ako. At recess, nagstay lang ako sa library which I practically do all the time. At lunch break naman, sa rooftop ang favorite spot namin ni Betty. So I went there. It's quiet and peaceful. Mahangin pa. Kapag magisa ako at tahimik ang paligid, I always play my harmonica. Si Betty lang and my family ang nakakaalam na nagpplay ako ng harmonica. It's just a thing that I like to keep a secret, my own secret.

And then, the afternoon went faster than I expected.

Bago ako umuwi, nagstop by muna ako sa favorite Ice-cream parlor namin ni Betty. Of course, mint chocolate ice cream ang order ko and ate my ice cream while walking home.

Pagdating sa bahay, deretso na ko sa kwarto at bumagsak sa kama ko. I get my phone and texted Betty.

'Hey bestfriend!'

'Hey bestfriend. :)'

'Hw r u?'

'Mabuti nmn. A little sore.'

'Pagaling ka na. Miss you @ school.'

'Aaaww.... clingy much. Okay okay.'

'Yeey!! Hehehehe... pasok ka 2mrw?'

'Of course. See you then?'

'Yeah. Sure.'

Then di ko namalayan, I fell asleep in uniform.

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I woke up at 4:45 in the morning, isang routine na nakasanayan ko nang gawin. Meron pa kong 20 minutes para mawitness ang sunrise. Sunrise is always my favorite part of the day. I don't know why. But it somehow always make me feel hopeful and alive. I loved it.

I changed into my jogger pants and hoodie. Grab my phone, earphones and harmonica. I once found this place about 4 blocks away from my house na kitang kita mo ang sunrise and sunset. Malapit siya sa clubhouse ng village namin, sa may basketball court. However, I don't pass the basketball court kahit mas shortcut siya papunta sa favorite place ko. Lagi kasi akong nabubully ng mga boys doon, a thing I hate to have at mornings. That's why I take the other side which take a 5 minute walk to the place.

Madilim pa nang nakarating ako sa spot ko. As usual, breath taking pa rin ang scenery dito. The stars are shining through the dark sky. Umupo ako sa may puno and crossed my legs, indian sit, and waited for the first light of the sun. Knowing na ilang seconds nalang at magpapakita na si Mr. Sun, I get my harmonica and played Charlie McCoy's music.

Bawat pagihip ko sa harmonica siyang liwanag naman ng araw, giving the town a new whisper of hope. I felt satisified and genuinely happy. Watching the sun, I played the rhythm with all my heart and soul, giving a little love to my peaceful bliss. Then I close my eyes.

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Axel's P.O.V.