Beyond The Rules (𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙇𝙀𝙏𝙀𝘿/Under Revision)

CHAPTER 12

Nalu's Point of View

I woke up this morning with a splitting headache and a heavy feeling in my chest. As the day went on, my symptoms only seemed to worsen. I found it increasingly difficult to focus and keep up with the lessons. Sir Yoshio noticed my lack of energy and asked if I'm okay.

I tried to brush it off and convinced him that I was fine, but he could see right through me. Sir Yoshio had always been a caring and understanding teacher, and today was no different.

He can see that I was struggling and immediately offered to take me home after class. I am touched by his concern and thoughtfulness, but I know I couldn't leave early.

He kept checking on me throughout the class and even offered to get me a glass of water. I am grateful for his kindness and reassurance, but I can't help but feel guilty for causing worry.

I mustered up all my strength to pack my things nang biglang humarang si Olivia.

"Huwag kang mag inarte na para bang concern sayo si Sir Yoshio." She pointed her finger to my face. Nagulat ako sa ginawa niyang iyon.

"Olivia pwede ba kung may problema ka sa akin sabihin mo ng deresto. And besides, wala naman akong ginawang masama." mahinang tugon ko sa kanya.

"Anong wala? Inaagaw mo si Sir Yoshio sa akin. Bagong salta ka lang naman dito sa school, kung umasta ka parang VIP ka. Lagi kang pa importante!" singhal niya sa akin.

Anger welled up in my chest. "Wala akong inaagaw, Olivia! Kung gusto mo siya paghirapan mo, EARN HIM! Hindi yung ganito lang na para kang naagawan ng laruan. Very cheap." sarkastikong sabi ko.

"Nalu, Tara na." Sumilip si Sir Yoshio sa pintuan "Olivia, umuwi ka na magsasara na ako ng pinto." Dagdag nito.

Lumapit si Sir Yoshio at inalalayan niya akong maglakad. Kinuha niya rin ang bag ko at muli akong napatingin kay Olivia.

"Hindi pa tayo tapos Nalu." mahinang sabi nito. She was burning with anger. Padabog siyang lumabas ng pintuan at nakakunot na tinignan ni Yoshio si Olivia papalabas. I just rolled my eyes and I turned back as if nothing had happened.

Pasalamat siya at masama pa ang pakiramdam ko kung hindi nasabunutan ko talaga siya.

If Mr. Yoshio had decided to do these things and wanted to be with me, so be it, desisyon niya 'yon and I cannot be held responsible for it.

My mom teased me when I got home. She would always say things like, 'Oh, you must have a crush on your teacher'. Mabuti pang hindi ako hinatid ni Sir Yoshio rito sa bahay. First time lang kasi na may nag hatid sa akin dito kaya for sure issue iyon sa buong villa namin.

"Kung sakaling hindi pa mabuti ang pakiramdam mo, dadalhin na kita bukas sa ospital. Sa ngayon, magpahinga ka muna riyan." Sabi ni mama.

"Siya nga pala? Ipapahatid ko na lang 'yong pagkain at gamot mo kay manang." Hinalikan niya ang aking noo at bumalik na siya sa paghahanda nang iaakyat ni manang sa kwarto ko.