Chapter 1
7 years ago...
"Welcome back students! I now declare the start of the academic year 2014-2015, open!"
Everyone clapped at the declaration of the school dean. I lazy clapped with the others while yawning since I didn't get much sleep last night because of my parents' screams echoing all over the house.
Life is such a mess.
I'm now in my last year in high school, grade 12. I'll take up Business Administration once I graduate. My parents didn't really approved of my chosen course. They wanted me to take up engineering or medicine. Even though we have the money for that, I just don't find what they want very interesting.
May announcement lang kaunti ang principal bago kami hinayaan na pumasok sa kaniya-kaniyang mga silid. I lazily climbed the stairs to my our classroom and then unconsciously bumped into someone.
My phone with my earbuds scattered on the ground. Yumuko ako para kunin ang na laglag, yumuko rin ang lalaking nabangga ko. Pinulot ko ang aking cellphone, while he picked up my earbuds and hand them to me.
"Thank you and sorry," I said then continue climbing up the stairs. Hindi ko na nilingon pa o pinakinggan ang kaniyang sasabihin. I already know that he would apologize for bumping into me and I would reply an 'okay' or 'no worries' anyway.
Nang makarating ako sa classroom, I went to the very back near the corner to claim the seat over there.
I quietly sat there and wait for the others and the teacher to come in. I look over the window and saw how the sun slowly rises from the dawn. It shined so brightly that it reached my eyes, making me close them and feel the warmth of the sun.
Nang makaramdam ako na dumarami na ang mga tao, I immediately sat straight and carefully observe everyone.
Vanessa with her friends walked in the room. They have matching highlights on their hair and it looks ridiculous. I wanna laugh but I stopped myself. Baka ako pa ang maging target na apihin nila this academic year.
Followed by some of our troublesome classmates that are messing around with anyone they see interesting. Mabuti na lang talaga na invisible ako dito, I'm not really a fan of trouble and games.
Everyone occupied the seats except the seat beside me. I didn't really expect anyone to sit beside me, in fact, I would prefer that.
The homeroom teacher entered the room, said good morning, gave his introduction, and have us introduced ourselves to the class.
Unang magpapakilala ang mga nasa unahan hanggang sa likuran. When is my turn, tatayo na sana ako nang biglang may pumasok.
"Good morning. My apologies for being late, Sir." Ani ng lalaking pumasok.
"You may occupy the last seat behind. Don't do this again or I'll mark you up as absent. I hate late students especially on the first day of classes." Pangaral ng adviser namin.
The guy swiftly walk towards my direction, occupying the seat beside me.
"Since you're seating there, boy. Why don't you introduce yourself to the class." Sabi ng teacher sa lalaki habang umuupo ito sa silya.
The guy stand up without hesitation and stated his introductions to the class.
"Good day, everyone! I'm Milton Jake Lucero, a transferee student from Canada, though I'm fluent in speaking Filipino. I love anything related to computers. I play the guitar and I sing. I hope we can all get along."
I noticed everybody, especially the girls' eyes were glued on the man. Everyone is amused by how he introduced himself. Nang makaupo ito, agad naman nagbulong-bulongan ang mga kaklase ko.