I'm fixing my things before ako pumasok sa school. It's Friday now and after my class I can now get a rest from study.
Nakarinig ako ng katok sa aking pintuan at niluwa non ang muka ni Nanay Myrna.
"Anak inaantay ka na ni Roni. Bilisan mo na dyan at baka mahuli ka pa sa klase mo." she said.
"Yes, Nanay. I'm about to finish na po thank you." I said in my monotone voice.
" Good morning, Rai. Akin na 'yang bag mo." said by kuya Roni.
I nodded at him as my greetings. I don't want to talk too much.
Nakapasok ako ng school ng maaga because there's no traffic which is I'm thankful for.
Pagpasok ko ng room, I saw a girl sitting beside my seat.
"Who are you?" I asked as soon as makarating ako sa upuan ko. "Why are you beside my seat?"
She smiled at me, from ear to ear.
"Wahh! O. M. G. You're so beautiful nga." she said. Weirdo.
"Sorry. I asked you, why are you here? and who are you?" I repeat.
"Uh sorry lemme introduce my beautiful me." she then giggled. "Hi, I'm Gaia Britzy. 15 years old, I'm the transferred student from Sto. Thomas Univ. I transfer here because my parents live here and I don't wanna be alone in my condo with my Yaya and butler. I knew your name because the students are found talking about you, about how beautiful and intelligent you are. But before I know that I already know you because I see the group in Facebook, it's a secret files -" I cut her off.
"So talkative. I just asked who you are, didn't ask about your life or whatsoever tsk." umupo na ako at naglabas ng libro at nagsimulang magbasa.
" Wow you really love to study. What's your IQ? Do you have lots of books in your room? Do you have your own library? Do you read fiction books? What's your favo-" arghh! I'm getting pissed and pissed. so fucking noisy.
"116, yes, yes, and no. Now that I answered your questions, can you shut your damn mouth now? can't you see I'm reading? So damn noisy. " I don't wanna be rude, I'm just pissed.
"Oh. Sorry. I'll talk to you nalang when you're done. Go. continue reading." she said and smile genuinely. She then open the books she's holding and then read.
Stay awake, Agatha. The tittle of the book. I shrugged and continue reading.
It's lunch time and this girl won't leave me alone. SO MAKULIT!
" Leave me alone, miss." I said with finality.
" Let me just accompany you. You're such a loner. We don't deserve to be alone, owkii." it's not a question or something. it's a statement.
" Well, I do love being alone so if you understand english, fine, if you don't then tell me so I can translate it in Tagalog. " this girl is getting into my nerves.
"No. I want to be your friend. Come on, Clara Raia. Live!" she said and jumped when she said the word " live".
" Buhay ako." I said with my cold eyes looking at her.
"Not like that. Live and enjoy your life as a teenager."
"Go away okay. Don't tell me what to do." and left her behind to look for another table.
Sinundan lang ako nito at tumapat sa akin. Hinayaan ko nalang siyang dumaldal doon at kumain nalang ako ng tahimik habang nagbabasa.
"Clara wanna join me? Pupunta ako ng mall, let's hang out." Aya nito. What's her name again? Gia? Fria? Tsk whatever.
Tinignan ko lang ito at ibinalik ang tingin ko sa librong binabasa. I'm here sa waiting shed, waiting for kuya Roni to pick me up.
May biglang kumuha ng libro ko at inis na tinignan ko ito.
"What the fuck is wrong with you? Can't you see that I'm reading!" Inis na sambit ko dito.
So papansin tsk!
" Clara, anong nangyayari?" bilang sulpot ni kuya Roni.
" Get my book. This girl is getting into my nerves tsk." inis kong sabi at umalis na doon at dumiretsyo sa kotse.
Nakita ko pa ang pagkabigla at takot sa mata ni kuya Roni at ang pagtataka at pagkabigla doon sa babae.
"Rai... Ito na yung libro mo, basa ka na ulit. Napunasan ko na yan." sabay abot ng libro sa akin at nginitian ako. Trying to light up the mood.
Kinuha ko ito ay inilagay sa pinakalikod pa ng sasakyan.
I won't touch that thing again.
"Tell my parents I need a new one, kuya. Thank you." malamig na sabi ko at isinandal ang ulo sa gilid ko at ipinikit ang mata.
Isa sa pinaka-ayaw ko ay ang may humahawak sa gamit ko ng walang pahintulot lalo na kapag hindi ko kilala.
"Hija, kakain na. Baba ka na." si ate Suta at nginitian ako. Tumango ako at bumaba na rin.
Nakalapit ako sa upuan at umupo na rin.
"What's with your face?" my dad asked.
"Nothing po." maikling sagot ko at susubo na sana kasi bimaba niya ang kubyertos na hawak kaya binabasa ko rin ang akin.
He looked at me with cold eyes but confusion is visible. I sighed.
"There's a girl in my class who keeps on bugging me. She even touch my book that I'm reading earlier. It's in the car, back place. I want a new one." malamig kong sabi habang nakatitig dito.
I ain't afraid, it doesn't matter if magwawaldas sila ng pera for me, they won't give a two flying damn. What Clara wants, Clara gets.
Tumango ito at bumalik sa pagkain. Ganun din ako.
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a bit short and lame.
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