Vampire High

Chapter 70: A Moonlight Pledge

Chapter 70: A Moonlight Pledge

Nakiusap sa akin si Professor George kung maaari ba akong mag-stay ng kahit ilang araw pa sa school, and I obliged.

He's someone that I've come to respect. Ngayon ko lang napagtantong napakalaking responsibilidad ang dala-dala niya bilang siyang namamahala sa Vampire High. Lalo na't ngayon nga ay maraming nagbabantang panganib.

Hindi madali ang protektahan ang buong eskwelahan at ang nasa loob nito. That's why I look up to him.

"I see, you're leaving for tomorrow," nakita ko ang malungkot na ngiting gumuhit sa mukha niya. Rays of the setting sun peeking through the window of his office window illuminates his exhausted face.

"Parang kelan lang noong naligaw ka sa lugar na 'to. And now you're leaving. A lot had happened since you came."

Sinuklian ko siya ng isang ngiti at marahang napatango, "I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused, Professor. Maraming salamat din dahil kinupkop ninyo ako. Before I came here, I was all alone, and hopeless. But meeting all of you in this world, changed and made me believe that it only takes a spark of hope and love that can make life more worth living."

He sighed and gave me another warm smile.

"I'm glad that we helped you in a lot of ways. Because that's what Vampire High is for. Remember that we will always be rooting for you. You may be Xhiena Corpuz or The Princess Kezia Luxerfillia. Vampire High is always a place you can come home to."

Naramdaman ko ang pag-init ng sulok ng mga mata ko kaya agad ko iyong pinahiran.

"Thank you very much, Professor."

"Well, before that there will be a school dance that will be held for tonight. It will be just a small celebration for all of you winning the Venour Tournament, since we hadn't got the chance to celebrate your victory because of what happened. It is also good breather for all of the students. I just hope you can attend and enjoy your last night here."

"That sounds good. Asahan niyo pong a-attend ako mamayang gabi, Professor," nakangiti kong sagot.

"And also, I was planning to make the official announcement about you during the school dance, Princess Kezia. I think it's about time they know the truth."

Nabura iyong ngiti sa labi ko at sandali akong natigilan sa sinabi niya. Maybe it is indeed the right time.

"Xhienaaaa! Oh my gosh! May isusuot ka na ba?!" excited na tanong ni Ulvia sa akin at mula kanina ay hindi na talaga ako tinantanan ng magkambal na 'to.

"I'm wearing this royal blue cocktail dress, ano sa tingin mo, Xhiena?" tanong naman ni Ulvette habang isinusukat iyong susuotin niya mamaya.

Nangingiti ko naman siyang tinanguan bilang sagot.

First time ko uling makabalik sa dormitories after what seemed like ages. I missed the place, and of course the loud twins.

"Xhiena, kung wala ka pang susuotin, I'll let you borrow some clothes of mine. You need to be extra beautiful. Lalo na't si Zynon ang date mo. Marami nanamang maiinggit, for sure," sabi pa ni Ulvia habang naghahalungkat sa closet niya.

Napabuntong hininga naman ako habang pinapanood silang mag-ayos dalawa. Ano kayang magiging reaksyon nila sa magiging announcement mamaya? I hope everything will go well.

"Ulvia, Ulvette, thank you."

Sabay silang tumingin sa akin na bakas ang pagtataka sa mga mukha.

"Thank you for what?" at sabay din nilang tanong. Kaya agad ko silang nilapitan at niyakap pareho.

"Group hug!" I chanted as I hugged the two most precious people in my life.