That Cursed Eyes Of Hers

Kabanata 7

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"I am a peculiar."

"What? I- I don't really know what you're saying and if you're joking, I swear it's not funny. Swear." sabi ko sa kanya at talagang naguguluhan ako.

"What do you mean peculiar ka? Anong peculiarity mo. Like ability? I've read books about peculiarities before." Halata ang pagtataka ni Yanna.

"We can talk about this, but not here. I'm sincerely apologizing for being rude moments ago. I really am sorry. I just need to do that for my protection." I can see the sincerity in her eyes as I look at them.

Maybe I'm not too showy of what I feel and I may be rude most of the time, but believe me, I can forgive if I know it's for real. Behind this serious look I always have, I also have a good side.

"Okay, I forgive you but be sure to have an explanation. Don't waste my time." I started to walk. I don't really trust this Eliana but I'm too curious. Naguguluhan ako and maybe she can also answer my questions. I hope so.

I stopped and find them not following me. I rolled my eyes.

"I thought you want us to talk? Are you gonna stand there 'til midnight? Didn't I told you awhile ago that I hate time wasters?"

Para naman silang nagising sa katotohanan at biglang tumango at sumunod sa akin. Wait... why can't I hear any voices now? Did it really stop? Ngayon ko lang nga narealize na mula pala kanina ay hindi ko na naririnig ang mga boses sa utak ko. Others' voices.

Thank God. But then again, I remembered the voice in my head a while ago. While I'm thinking of what to do so that Eliana will calm down. Joke rin ba yun? Ugh. Maybe I'm just overthinking that's why I'm inventing.

Oh well. Naglalakad pa din kami ng basagin ni Yanna ang katahimikan. "So are you really from here? Elina." She's still carrying the book she found. "Yes. And it's Eliana not Elina." Gusto kong matawa kay Yanna. She already forgot Eliana's name in a matter of minutes?

"By the way, where are we going?" I turned to look at her. She said we can't talk here kaya saan naman kaya pwede? "Ah, ikaw ang bahala. Where do you want us to talk abou this?" Oh, ang buong akala ko ay may pupuntahan kaming special hiding place. I expected so much.

Duh. Okay I assumed. Pero okay na din siguro ito. Malay ko ba kung saang lupalop ako dalhin ng babaeng 'to. Like what I've said, I don't trust her 100%. You can't blame me. I saw what she can do.

"Okay. But can I ask something? Wala bang shortcut dito? Baka kasi abutin pa tayo ng gabi kakalakad." Ayokong abutin ng pagkagat ng dilim. It's not that I'm scared, ayoko lang na matrap dito sa lugar na'to. It's like a ghost town.

"May shortcut naman dito. Don't worry and follow me." Oh thank God. "Are you sure you won't take us somewhere where you can kill us?" I asked with suspicion. "Oh, trust me with this. Kung may balak akong patayin kayo, kanina ko pa ginawa." she answered.

"Muntik mo na nga gawin kanina." Yanna commented from out of the blue. I saw the shock plastered in Eliana's face. "Tama nga naman kayo. After what I did, hindi nga naman imposible na tuluyan ko kayo. But no worries dahil hindi na mauulit. I promise." Itinaas niya pa ang kamay niya na parang magpapanatang makabayan at may ngiti.

"I'll hold on to that promise of yours. And now, lead the way."

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"I thought we can't get out! Akala ko ba shortcut yun!?" Pasigaw na bulyaw ko kay Eliana pagkatapos naming makalabas ng sitio. Ngayon ay naglalakad na kami papunta sa kotse ko. "Yah! Shortcut na kaya yun! Kesa naman sa lakarin natin 'to ng ilang oras. Ilang minuto na nga lang ang nilakad natin eh." Nagpupunas siya ng pawis gamit ang panyo niya.