Defending the Inevitable [On-Going]

Chapter Three-HER PRIVATE LOUNGE

It's been 2 weeks since the first day of school. In fairness, it's going well for me so far.

Nagsisimula palang ako mag-enjoy dito sa Noxford. Hehe. And in that 2 weeks mejo nagiging close ko na sila Aspen and Amani. Mejo lang, kasi hindi ko pa kayang fully mag open up sa kanila. Saka, 2 weeks palang kaming magkakakilala no.

And oh, hindi na talaga sinagot ni Amani yung tanong ko sakanya nung araw na yun. Malay ko ba, magpinsan kaya sila? Oh baka mag-asawa?!

Ayoko din namang tanungin si Aspen, baka sabihin ang FC ko. Bahala na nga sila. Bakit ba ko nakiki-marites sa buhay nila.

Si Ma'am kasi. Nakakatakot kasi siya. Anong namang connect non, Zar?

"Class, listen. Since this subject seems to be boring to some of you, I kinda modified something from your syllabus." Naputol ang pag-iisip ko ng mag-salita si Professor Verajuela.

"I included a series of activities and projects that will somehow excite your artistic blood, but it'll be a surprise. I already coordinated with your department chair and they agreed with my suggestions"

Gasps of excitement can be heard around the lounge. Some are clapping. Sa tingin ko ay ginanahan nga sila, dahil halos puro lectures, reading assignments and quizzes lang ang ginagawa namin.

Samantalang ako ay chill lang dahil gustong gusto ko naman kasi yung subject.

Nahihiya lang talaga ako i'approach si Professor Verajuela, gusto ko kasi manghiram ng libro nya dito sa library lounge nya pero sobrang na'iintimidate ako sa kanya.

"Yes! Grabe, alam mo bang pigil na pigil ko yung antok ko sa loob ng dalawang linggo sa subject na to?" Amani whispered to me.

"Grabe ka naman e thrice a week lang naman yung meeting natin dito ah" I also whispered as I face her.

"Mind sharing what you two are talking about, Miss Zervania?" Oh no! I was caught. And she's already in front of me.

I slowly turned my head on her side but suddenly regret it when it was her waist that I am facing. Again, I gulped before I lifted up my head as I looked at her.

"H-hi Ma'am? Hehe" Shet. Ang awkward mo na naman Izar.

Bakit ka naman nag-Hi?! Halatang nahuli kang nakikidaldal e! I internally face palmed.

"Hi. yourself . Miss Zervania. As I was saying..." madiing bigkas nya. Buti naman at hindi na ito nang-usisa pa.

"Your first project was a simple artwork of the god/goddesses that you hate the most. It's up to you on what kind of artwork it is. Presentation will be next meeting, you can start doing it now, you're all free to go"

Oh wow. The one who we hate the most? It's easy for me though. Can I just take a picture of myself? Nice idea right? Tutal e di ko naman gusto ang sarili ko.

"Zar?, Hey! You okay?" Amani nudged me from my deep thoughts. Napansin nya atang mejo nag-iba yung mood ko.

"Yeah, yes I am. Alis na ba tayo?" I asked her because I noticed that kami nalang pala yung nandito sa lounge. Ganon ba ako ka-lost kanina? Di ko man lang napansin.

Ghad, I was slightly triggered earlier dun sa pa-project ni Ma'am. Kung iisipin siguro ng iba e ang babaw non.

"Let's just wait for Aspen. Pinatawag na naman siya ni Professor Verajuela dun oh" turo nya sa private office ni Ma'am sa taas.

Kaya naman nag-ikot ikot muna ako dito sa lounge ni Ma'am. Grabe, is this her own area? Ang lakas naman nya sa may-ari kung ganoon.

The place is really well-organized, not just 'well'. It is 'overly' organized, I must say.