The Sinister's Web

Chapter 3

Binagalan ko ang paglalakad nang papalapit na ako sa bago kong classroom. I am just making sure if may teacher pa ba or wala na kasi late na talaga ako.

Inayos ko uniform ko at salamin kong minsan ko lang sinusuot. I usually use my glasses occasionally, sometimes kasi hindi ko maysadong nababasa ang mga words kapag nasa malayo.

This is it.

I entered the classroom, my eyes scanning the unfamiliar faces. And, unlike Nexies, the students are just minding their own business without making any noise.

Nakakahiya naman pumasok kapag ganito katahimik ang mga estudyante. Mukhang kakalabas lang ng subject teacher pero grabe,   ang tahimik talaga nila.

It's my first day as Arcanian, and excitement filled the air. The classroom itself was a sight to behold, radiating an atmosphere of academic excellence and creativity. The walls were adorned with inspiring quotes, inviting us to unleash our potential within these walls.

Halos bago lahat ng gamit dito sa classroom. Ito rin ang sinabi sa akin ni Mrs. Zamora na section ko.  Nahihiya ma'y tumuloy parin.

Napatingin sa akin ang ibang students nang mapansin nila ang presensya ko.

I just smiled at them, genuinely. Mukha naman silang mamababait. Welcoming din ang aura nila kaya magaan ang pakiramdam ko.

As I made my way to an empty seat, I couldn't help but notice the sleek monitor mounted above the whiteboard. It was a modern addition, promising a technologically enhanced learning experience.

Amazing.

"So, you must be a newbie?"

While familiarizing myself with the classroom, my attention was drawn to a girl sitting next to my desk. Her striking features and warm smile caught my eyes. "Yes."

She extended her hand towards me. "Melize!"

Walang pag aalinlangan kong tinanggap ang kamay niya. "Red."

Tumayo siya. "So I guess, welcome to the Special Program!" She chirply declared.

"Thanks, Melize!" Mukhang mabait ang isang 'to.  Hindi ako mahihirapang makipag kaibigan sa kanya.

I continued scanning the whole classroom, mas maluwag ito kumpara sa classroom namin sa regular program.  The floor is shiny and the white board is clean. I didn't expect the number of students would be this countable. Parang nasa 25 lang kami 'di tulad sa regular na halos umabot hanggang singkuwenta kada silid.

"You will discover a lot about this program if you let me guide you in exploring the whole building."

Napatingin ulit ako kay Melize na ngayon ay nakangiti sa akin na tila ba mas excited pa kesa sa akin na libutin ang gusaling ito.

"It would be my pleasure, Melize." I smiled.

1st Day ko pa lang as Arcanian, feeling ko magkakasundo na kami ng isang ‘to hindi tulad no‘ng bumangga sa akin sa dorm kanina.

Good start.

I cleared my throat. "Ahm can I ask?"

"Sure! What is it?"

"Hindi ko kasi alam ang buong schedule ng klase, baka matulongan mo ako," nahihiya kong pabor.

"Actually, you can check it there." Turo niya sa tablet na nasa ibabaw ng desk ko. "That's our tab, nand‘yan lahat ng sched at other activities na kailangan just in case na absent ang assigned teacher."