The World of Tomorrow (Rêve de Gosse #1)

Chapter 7

#TWOT7

Some people are wondering why I always pick up those who are living in a muddy world. They kept on asking why I loved playing with them. I know they already knew what the answer would be, hence, they still have the guts to ask me those nonsense questions.

I loved picking up with them for three reasons; Firstly, the satisfaction I felt seeing them shiver is so overwhelming. Their trembling voice is like a piece of beautiful music to my ears. The second reason was I hate losers. I hate seeing them acting like a coward they already are. Sumasakit ang mata ko kapag nakikita ko na nababahag ang kanilang buntot at hindi kayang ipaglaban ang sarili. And lastly, because they are not on the same level as me. They're on the lower side of the line which makes more sense why I loved making fun of them. I mean, people like them who live on the lowest ground do not deserve to associate with those of us who are above. They're a bunch of hideous people.

Nawiwiling sinundan ko nang tingin ang mangiyak-ngiyak na lalaki na ngayon ay naglalakad na papalayo sa akin. I made a loser cry again. So far, he was the 3rd one whom I have insulted today. And he deserves it anyway. The only one who doesn't deserves to receive all the bullshit those lowly people are was me. Katulad nang mga nagdaang araw, I received another cheap gift confession today. Good thing these things aren't new to me anymore.

I sighed in satisfaction as different kinds of praises from the students who have witnessed the drama I caused earlier scattered around the corner. This is what I wanted — praises. Praise from the people who are on the same level as me . . . from the people who have wealth in their wallets.

"Aciano!"

My face lightened up upon hearing the name of the person I'd been wanting to meet today. I excitedly roamed around my eyes only to see him walk inside the school cafeteria. With his usual serious face, he walked his way through the person who called his name just now. His right hand was placed inside his pants pocket, eyes were fixated straight in front of him. He looks like he was walking on a runaway where the spotlight is only focusing on him.

I heard someone squeal from my back. I turn my head to face them. They're a bunch of women — probably higher grade than us — squalling and smiling from ear to ear while looking at Aciano. I gave them a disgusting look before turning my attention back to him.

Nakaupo na siya ngayon habang seryosong nakikipag-usap sa isa niyang kaibigan.

Tahimik lang ako habang hinihintay silang matapos kumain ng tanghalian. Aciano's two friends stood up from their seats after staying there for a minute, which made him all alone now at their table.

God knows how much I've been anticipating to seduce him right here and there. But with our current status right now, I can't afford to get rejected in front of these dumb students. I like attention, yes, but not the attention that will make me look stupid. I can't afford to become a laughing stuff!

Ilang minuto rin siyang nakaupo sa table na pinagkainan nilang magkakaibigan bago nito iwan ang kanyang upuan. Like the tiger eyeing its prey, I silently watched Aciano with my preying eyes. Nang tuluyan na itong makalabas sa cafeteria ay tumayo na ako sa aking kinauupuan. With my usual classiness, I leave my seat to chase the man I had been watching.

"Hey!" I slightly pinched Aciano's shoulder when I finally kept up with his pace.

He annoyingly turned his head sideways, at nang makitang ako ang gumawa no'n ay mas lalo siyang nairita.