The Game Call

Chapter 2 - The Letter

"Raven?! Gumising kana. Kakausapin ka raw ng kuya mo." Kumakatok si manang sa pinto kaya napabangon ako para buksan iyon.

"Oo na, sige na manang asan ba si kuya?"

"Sa may pavilion nagkakape." Mabilis akong naligo at bumaba sa kusina para kumuha ng makakain saka pumunta kay kuya.

Nakita ko siyang may ginagawa sa laptop. Umupo ako sa harap niya tumingin naman siya sa akin.

"How's school?" hindi na siya nag-aaral kasi siya na ang nagpapatakbo ng isa sa mga kumpanya namin.

"It's ok I guess." Plain kong saad.

"Here's your transfer papers." Sabay bigay niya sa akin ng isang brown envelope. "Everything you need to know is within that."

Ok I admit, my record in my previous school was not that good. Last time I remembered, I sent 3 people to the hospital one girl and two boys.

Yung babae kasi kung makaasta parang kung sino at nanghahamon pa ng away. She does embarrass me every time kaya ayun. I heard lumipat na siya ng school after she got out of the hospital.

Yung dalawang lalake naman malakas mangtrip. They throw a lot of pranks at me kaya hindi na rin sila nagpakita pa sa akin.

"What are you thinking?"

"Oh, nothing bro I was just thinking, how many times have I done this transfer process?" mukang nakalimutan ko na kung pang ilang transfer ko na ito.

"This is your fifth time since elementary. And just to let you know, it's not easy to look for a decent place where you'd probably fit." I chuckled at what he said.

"Am I really that bad-assed girl everyone has been talking about?" siya naman ang tumawa sa akin.

"I guess so? Now enough of those stupid thoughts. You might as well want to scan what's inside of that envelope." Tahimik kong binasa lahat ng information na nakapaloob doon.

Night Sky Academy

1990 - Present

'Provides high standard facilities for efficient teaching and quality education. Serves you the best.'

May litrato ng school at kumpleto sa blueprints. Panghuli kong binasa ang letter ng principal.

To you dear student,

We are sincerely overwhelmed by your decision of wisely choosing to enter Night Sky and makes us part of your journey in learning the basics and values of life. We extend our warmest welcome and feel free to live the way you dreamed it to be.

Yours truly,

Principal Traditore

Ititiklop ko na sana ang sulat ng may mapansin akong maliit na inscription sa pinakadulong bahagi ng papel.

'Strength is Essential in Life. Without it You are Weak.'

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Nagising ako sa init ng araw na dumadaloy sa mga salamin ng bintana. Naalala ko tuloy na aalis pala ako para mamili ng mga gamit. Mabilis akong naligo at bumaba para kumain.

"Oh saan punta natin?" tanogn ni kuya ng makita akong nakabihis.

"Ahm...bibili lang ng mga gamit. Sige balik lang ako mamaya kuya."

Nang makarating sa mall ay dumiretso ako sa may mga rubber shoes. One pair of shoe caught my eyes as it was the brand I like the most. Under Armour.

Ng kunin ko na sana ay may nakahawak na ibang kamay sa dulo nito. A guy wearing V-neck shirt was holding the other end of it. I pulled the shoe but he gripped it tighter.

"I saw this first." Sabi niya habang nakatitig sa akin.

"I touched it first." Sabi ko naman pabalik.

"Let go."

"No!" naghihilahan kami dito ng pumagitna ang isang saleslady.

"Uhm, maam, sir marami pa po kaming ganyan na stock. Same brand but different model."

"I'll buy this." Sabi niya pero hindi ko pa rin binibitawan.

"No, I will." Sinamantala ko ang pagbitaw niya para kumuha ng pera kaya agad kong nakuha at dinala sa counter.

He just stared at me while I was paying the shoes like he can't believe I managed to shove it away from his hands.

Well, I have this attitude that says, "I get what I want so back off."