The Vampire's Obsession

Chapter 3

CHAPTER 3 - Him.

Lucy.

September 15, 2024

I looked at my card with dread. My heart sank as I saw the grades-if I didn't make some serious changes, I was going to fail. A little more procrastination and laziness, and the outcome was inevitable.

Kinuha ko ang card ko at tinago sa bag ko bago pumasok ang guro namin sa General Mathematics, si Sir Neil. Isa siyang mahigpit na guro na hindi nagdadalawang-isip na ipahiya ang mga estudyanteng lumalabag sa kanyang mga patakaran.

"Okay, everyone, where's the prayer leader?" he asked firmly. The room fell silent. He scanned the classroom, and by sheer coincidence, our eyes met. "Miss Cullins, why don't you lead the prayer?" My eyebrows shot up in surprise.

"Sir, I'm sorry, I can't." I respectfully declined, my voice wavering slightly.

Hindi ko talaga kaya ang mag-lead ng prayer... Bawat subok ko, parang may pumipigil sa akin... Nawawalan ako ng paghinga at nanginginig... Siguro may problema sa akin, haha...

He looked at me with a serious expression. "Why? Are you a Muslim or something? As far as I know, you're a Christian." He stepped closer. "Maybe you're not praying because of those rumors that you're the one who murdered your entire family ..." His words were loud and clear. Everyone heard.

Nagtawanan ang ilang kaklase ko, habang ang iba ay nagbubulungan. I felt a rush of embarrassment and discomfort. I hated being the center of attention, especially when it meant being laughed at.

"You stand up for the whole discussion." He ordered me, a smirk playing on his lips. "As a peace offering?" He glanced around, clearly enjoying the spectacle. "Now, everyone, sit down except for Miss Cullins..."

He went back to his desk and slammed his things down forcefully. The noise made me flinch.

Hays... Kapag may mga bagay na binabagsak o may malalakas na tunog, nagugulat talaga ako...

After the discussion, Sir Neil dismissed us, but he was still busy packing his things. I took out my phone and opened the camera to take a picture of the whiteboard for reference later.

"Why are you using your phone?" He asked sharply when he noticed me. "You're so stubborn, aren't you?" he continued, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Well, you don't have parents or family to teach you good manners, do you? Your only family left is your sister, and as far as I know, she's a prostitute, isn't she?"

My anger flared up. News about me was circulating around the campus, claiming that I was the one who murdered my entire family and that my sister is a prostitute, well... It's kinda true....

Ang puso at isipan ko ay puno ng galit. Parang gusto kong sumabog, parang gusto kong ipakita sa kanya ang tunay na nararamdaman ko... Gusto kong magsalita at ipakita ang sakit na dulot ng kanyang mga salita...

"Show your talent tomorrow. Just choose between dancing or singing..." he said coldly before turning to our secretary, Nikki. "Take note that Miss Cullins will perform tomorrow." Nikki nodded enthusiastically, her eyes twinkling with delight.

Siya yun... Haha... Alam kong siya ang nagpakalat ng mga balita tungkol sa akin. Siya ang dahilan kung bakit wala akong kaibigan, kung bakit puro sakit ang iniisip ko tungkol sa paaralang ito... She's the reason why I'm in so much pain and the people around us is judging me.

She used to be my friend, my best friend since first year junior high. But things changed when I realized I didn't truly belong in their circle of friends. I was always left out, just trying to fit in. Another reason I distanced myself from her was that she always cheated-on quizzes, exams, and even with her boyfriend. Her friends tolerated it because she was pretty...