Our Black Secret || ElNella

16 - OBS

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"... I'll give you 15 minutes to review your books, and notes for our quiz for today. Your time... starts... now."

Everyone in the class let out their groans, when they knew that their professor has given them again a quiz. Surprise quizzes are their most hated surprise ever, while Yana is their exact opposite. She always loved it, since she always reads in advance.

"Aiya! Aiya! Bebe!" Yana turned around, only to find out that it's Chloe, one of her friends in the section.

"Yah?" Yana asked, while throwing glances at their professor to make sure that he'll not caught herself speaking with someone.

"Pagaya ako ah... Diba, we're friends?" Yana shook her head playfully, and stuck her tongue out; teasing Chloe. She turned her head back in front, only to find out that her professor is already in front of her. Speaking of professor, I mean Sir Luke.

Yana felt gush of emotions, knowing that Luke was standing very masculine, and looked as if he was waiting for her explanation. But, Yana knew she wasn't doing anything unpleasant, so why would she be afraid by a sudden look?

Luke sighed and fixed his glasses, "Ms. Montecarlo, is there something you want to share in front of the class?" he asked plainly, and a bit husky. Everyone in the class, suddenly turned their attention at Yana, making her uncomfortable.

She cleared her throat and looked down, "I-I'm sorry---", she suddenly paused, when Dominic cut her off. "... I was the one who interrupted her, sir. So, I guess you should be speaking with me. She didn't do anything wrong." he said, stuttering.

Luke's shoulders fell, knowing that Dominic saved her. Murmurs can be heard by anyone inside the room. The gossips and rumors were starting to circulate over the class; concluding that Dominic was with something, with Yana.

"We will talk, Mr. Aragon. Meet me in my office after class." Luke ordered formally, making everyone experience shortness of breath.

No one attempted to utter a word, realizing that their professor isn't in a good mood in the moment. "... Since I was interrupted by some pathetic and an unreasonable happening, we will be starting our quiz! Keep everything away!" Luke ordered angrily,

Almost all of Yana's classmates gave her a death glare; initiating that they're really upset about what Yana did. She just sighed, and furrowed. She started making doubts and conclusions in her head in the moment. 

"What happened to you?" Yana thought; referring to Luke, who was currently looking at her in a serious way. She just bowed down, and opened her notebook.

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"Why is your hubby like that, bes? What's his problem?" Jane asked to Yana, as she take a bite of her sandwich. She didn't know how to respond, 'cause she, herself, don't know as well.

"... probably mood swings? He-He doesn't have any problem, I swear. I-I think it's because of the thing he was doing since last two weeks." Yana explained, and lifted her drink to take a sip. Jane opened her backpack, and tried searching for something.

"Hey, what's that?" Yana asked; trying to lengthen her neck to take a peek at what Jane was trying to get. "... this is yours, I guess." Jane concluded, and handed the paper to Yana.

Yana took it, and examined the text written on the paper. It was written by pencil, and it seems like it was washed off. The penmanship cannot be distinguished, and it looked more like a mystery than a simple note.

"... this isn't mine. It's for Luke?"

Jane gasped, "What does it say?", she asked and looked at the note as well. She made a few glimpses, and didn't bother finishing.

"The-The text looked gibberish. It's blurry?" Yana whispered; looking thrilled of what the note says. She knew this means more than what she thought. It... It looked more than a... THREAT. Yana almost choked, knowing that it was... for Luke.

"... oh come on. Say it! What does it say? I'm starting to get a heart attack here." Jane jokingly said, making the vibe of the atmosphere cool and calm. Yana tried to remove the wrinkled parts of the paper, it says. . . .

you have 45 more days. . . ! give. her. up. already. luke.!

Silence filled up the whole area. Jane and Yana gasped simultaneously, realizing that Luke was sort of connected to this. . . girl.

"Wh-Who was the guy referring to?" Yana shrugged Jane's question, and did not even bothered answering. Her curiosity almost swallowed her entire person. She was literally drowning in her own thoughts.

"Luke is the only one who could answer my questions." Yana simply uttered, Jane held her friend's hand, and tried to calm her down. It was a mystery she had to solve.

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". . . I love her."

"You shouldn't! You have 45 days remaining to change your mind, or else... I'll end her life in front of your eyes! Give her up to my son!"

"For... the love of God. Please, don't touch her." He said with pain in his voice. He suddenly fell on his knees; trembling with fear. Tears started flowing from his eyes.

"I won't do that. . . I promise, you. All you have to do, is to surrender her to my son. Let them be! And go!"

"How... How could I be so sure that you'll not hurt her?"

"Easy. . . .", the man lighted his cigarette, and swiveled his chair. "... cause if my son marries her, they'll live happily together. And then, I could never hurt my beloved son's feelings."

"Wh-Why are you doing this to me. . . . to us?"

The man smirked deviously, and lifted his wine to take a small sip. "Simple. . . 'cause he said so. . . ." And after a few seconds, his face fell down realizing who the man was referring to. He knew it all along.

"I- I can't believe you'd do this to me." He whispered, and tears crossed his cheeks.

"You think I'm just an average guy in school, didn't you? Well, I'm just more than you think. I'll make your life like living in hell. So, how's life, Mr. Villa?"

"You're a monster! What did I do to you?!"

"You loved the person, I love!" 

He pressed his lips together, and just let tears take over. He let a deep sigh, and stood straightly.

". . . she's just all I ever had." Villa simply said. But, he meant more than it. The guy laughed deviously, and squinted. 

"Oh stop with your fairytale lines! Shut. It. Up!"

"Just please spare her. Don't ever try to hurt her, I beg you. I love her more than anything in this world. She is important to me, and I can never live without her by my side. I'm ready to do anything for her sake. I'm willing to do what you want. . .

. . . . she's all yours."

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ang. sakit.

~jeanellediana