Hide and Seek (High School Liars series #1)

Liar 1:03

Karma Satomi

Puyat man ay kailangan maagang gumising. Based on the given schedule for this week, ay may orientation ngayon. I decided to wake up early because I'm planning to stroll the grounds with my cousin. That's our plan for today.

I got satisfied as I looked myself in the mirror. The fabric of the long white sleeve is not thin but also not thick. I am amused that my brassier is not visible. It was a daily struggle of mine when I was still in junior high. My white blouse is thin , and even the bra I'm wearing is visible. That's why I'm always using a jacket just for it to cover. I'm not stagy. It's just uncomfortable.

The blazer is white with black buttons, and it has black strips on its collar, side pockets, and the other sides of the blazer. It also has the school logo on it, a torch and a white snake crawlling up, as if it was finding the light.

Ang palda ay kulay itim na hanggang tuhod ang haba sa akin ngunit dahil mahaba ang aking binti ay maiksi itong tignan. Ang puting medyas na suot ay hindi mahaba. Ang school shoes ko ay walang heels dahil matangkad na nga ako ay mas lalo pa akong tatangkad kapag nagsuot ako.

Wala akong bag kasi yung bag ko nung junior high ay lumang luma na. Puno na kasi 'yon ng tahi. Tanging binder lang at sling bag ang dala ko.

I tied my long hair and clipped it kasi malakas ang hangin. Baka hindi ako magmumukhang estudyante pagdating.

"What took you so long?" Inis nasabi ni Arziana na naghihintay saakin sa gate. She raised her watch to me. She even dared to stomp her feet in front of me.

I was greeted by her comforting aura. Her bangs were clipped, and she let her wavy hair be played by the wind. Kaagad namang may kalokohang pumasok sa isip ko.

"Nasisilaw ako," sabi ko, sabay takip ng aking mata. Ang bilugan niyang mata ay biglang lumiit, and both of her eyebrows almost touched each other. Her lips quiver in anger.

I smiled in victory.

"Ediwow," sabi niya saka tinarayan ako at naunang pumasok. She even sticked her tongue out before raising her middle finger. That brat.

"Good morning," I was suddenly tensed when the man who gave my dorm key appeared next right to me. Napatingin pa ako sa gilid niya para masiguradong ako nga ang kausap niya. Hindi kasi siya tumitingin saakin.

"Magandang umaga... rin," mahinang pagbati ko. Sigurado akong narinig niya ang pinag usapan namin. Pati ata ang pag pakyu ni Zian ay nakita niya. Shet.

"It's a good day to start acting like a junior, don't you think?" Walang halong sarkastiko ang kaniyang tono ngunit ang salitang binitawan niya ay parang ganoon na rin. Tila ay nanlamig kaagad ako. Yinakap ko ang dala dalang binder. Hindi ko alam kung dahil ba sa simoy ng hangin o dahil sa lalaking katabi ko.

Not unlike yesterday, ay mukhang good mood siya ngayong araw. He was wearing our unifrom at mukha siyang good student. Ang linis linis niyang tignan.

"Ano... ganda ng school!" Pag-iba ko ng topic. Dumaan kami sa main hall kung saan naganap ang pag distribute ng mga dormitory keys kahapon.

"Shempre, pogi ang president," tinaasan ko siya ng kilay sa sinabi niya. Now I get it. Huminto siya sa harap ng bulletin board na naglalaman ng mga projects ng school and schedule ng mga activities for this months. Napatingin siya saakin when I also stopped walking. Wait, why did I stop, anyway? Tanga.

"Forgive me for approaching you all of a sudden. I'm Kairon Sanchi Dela Fonte, the current president of the supreme student learner government. If you have any complaints and need assistance, the sslg office is always open. The office is located above the Infirmary," he said. He even formally offered his hand for proper introduction. I can't help but amaze how smooth his way to introduce himself to me. Ganito ba talaga siya?

"Ok, I get it. That's the smoothest way to introduce yourself to a lady. Keep it up," I said. I tapped his shoulder, leaving his hand hanging. I even heard him chuckle. I don't think he'll suddenly approach me without any intention, and it's creeping me out. Maybe he wants me to be also part of the sslg? Or wants me to be his muse? Wait—what the hell I am thinking?

"Kami!" Rinig na rinig ko ang yapak ng tumatakbong Arziana.

Just like what we planned, ay naglibot libot kami. We learned that there are 2 buildings for senior high with 4 floors. May Isang building din na naka reserve para sa mga club rooms. Ang main building naman ay ang pinaka malaking building sa school, makikita ito pagpasok mo pa lang ng paaralan. Dito makikita ang dean office, infirmary, conference room, library, guidance office, registrar office at ang office ng sslg.

The canteen was located near the garden. Different stalls can be seen. There is also an indoor pool, basketball court, volleyball court, gym, at quadrangle na may flag pole sa harap.

The school is indeed wide than I ever immagine. Every building is exquisite. Build with elegance and screams perfection. You can't even see a single trash on the ground or even dry leaves beneath the trees. The grasses were properly trimmed, and even the torns of the roses were properly cutted. It made me think that they're terminating the threat that can tarnish this place.

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