Dr. Bloodsucker

Bloodsucker 2

"Naaksidente?!" I shockley ask. My eyes widen and my mouth agape. Ayesha nod in agreement. "Paano? Eh natutulog lang ako sa detention office kanina ah. You guys are kidding me." I chuckle.

                        
"Yeah, maybe. But we aren't." He again interrupt.

                          
"Will you shut up?And who the hell are you?" I bite my lower lip as I realize I spoke rude.

                        
"Zekeda!" Mom hissed. I look away trying to control my anger.

                     
"Tell me everything."

                         
"Nasa detention office tayo noon dahil napagalitan tayo ni Mrs. Anthony. You were sleeping peacefully when an earthquake attacked. Magnitude 5.9 ang sabi nila na tumama sa lugar natin. Hindi siya gaanong malakas ngunit gumuho ang building na tinatayuan ng detention. That building build 25 years ago at hindi pa napapalitan dahil may sentimental value raw ito sa may ari ng school." She pause and let out a sigh but followed with sob.

"I was trying to wake you. *sob* I called your name many times I even pinched you but you are hard to wake. *sob*  I am sorry Zekeda. I am so so sorry *sob* I planned to carry you but when I was going to, something hit me and I lost conscious. I am so *sob* sorry" I gesture her to come closer and she did. I embraced her tightly.

                     
"Thank you." I said. "Thank you for trying to save me and thank you dahil hindi mo ako iniwan." I added. Tears engulfing my face.

                    
"Wait." I said, breaking our hugs. "Sino ang nagligtas sa atin?"

                      
They all look to the man standing beside my mom. He has pale skin, suited with his long black hair.

                     
"I was at 3rd floor that time, visiting Mr. Valenciano when it happened. I am running down together with Mr. Valenciano when I heard Ayesha's scream followed with a loud thud. We found both of you unconscious under the tumbled cabinet. We have no choice but to save both of you. I guess I don't have to detail it?" I nod and smile at him.

                     
"Thank you Mr.--- Ahh what is your name again?" I asked

                    
"Call me Dr. L" He introduce

                     
"You're a doctor?!" I almost yell.

                  
"Tss." He rolled his eyes like I was asking a stupid question. Like, yeah I was.

                   
"Mom." Tawag ko kay mama na busy sa kakatext. Business again.

                     
"Yeah?" She say without breaking her eyes to her phone.

                  
I let a sigh and look to Ayesha. "How long I've been sleeping?"

                      
"You're comatose for almost 6 days." A girl beside Ayesha replied.

                     
"May I know who you are?" I directly ask. She smile wide and wave her hand.

                   
"Annyeong haseyo! Naeirumun Bok Jae Hye Imnida!" [Hi! My name is Jae Hye Bok!]

                     
"Korean." I mumble

"Ye!" [Yes!] She cheerfully said.

                
~~~

The day pass like a blur. Nadischarge ako 2days pakatapos kong magising. Back to normal na naman ang lahat. But something added now, Jae Hye is staying with us. Anak siya ng kapatid ni mama na nasa Korea. At dito siya mags-stay for some private reason.

            
"Alam mo ba Unni nung nagpakilala na ako kanina sa mga bago kong classmates, halos lahat sila ganito itsura oh." She open her mouth and widen her eyes like she saw a ghost. "Tapos... tapos yung mga lalake kanina tanong ng tanong kung may boyfriend na ba raw ako, ilang taon na ako, at ano ang mga gusto ko sa lalake!"

                       
"Tapos ano sabi mo?" Tanong ni Ayesha. Nasa canteen kami ngayon kasalukuyang kumakain. Lunch break.

                    
"Syempre yung tinuro mo sakin na 'Sorry I don't talk to strangers'" Sinabayan pa niya ng pagflip ng buhok.

                
"Yun oh!" Sabay silang tumawa at ako? Heto, hindi parin makaget over sa nangyari sakin last week.

                     
"Oh best? Problema natin?"

                   
"Wala. Bilisan niyo na d'yan malapit na magbell." Walang gana kong sabi. "Cr lang ako."

                        
Tamayo na ako at lumabas ng canteen. Lumiko pakanan. Bakit kasi walang cr ang canteen. Nagdurusa tuloy kami na pumunta sa kabilang building. This is one of prestigious school in Manila ngunit kahit canteen walang Cr? Tsk.

Pagpasok ko pa lang ng CR ay bumulaga na sakin ang mabahong amoy. Maybe hindi pa napaparito ang janitor o mamayang hapon pa siya maglilinis. Inilagay ko sa bulsa ang cellphone ko na kanina ko pa pala hawak-hawak bago pumasok sa pinakahuling cubicle at isinigawa ang ritual.

Nang matapos na ako ay lumabas na ako ng cr. May mga abandoned classrooms akong nadadaan bago makarating sa main buildings. Malawak kasi ang Einstein University. Maraming abandoned buildings, gaya nalang ng Building A-2 at Building C-3, isama na rin ang gumuhong building which is Building A-1.

Napahinto ako malapit sa isang pinto na naka-awang ng kaonti. May narinig kasi ako kanina na mahinang nag-uusap.

                      
"Greg will you listen?!" Someone yelled inside. I almost flinched in fright.

                     
"No! You listen!! We came all the way here to kill that fucking beast! But you missed the opportunity!!" I hear glass breakage.

                   
"Stop breaking my precious things! You nuts!" I heard again the first voice.

                        
"Will you both stop?!" Another voice speak. But I can feel chill down my spine after he roar like a lion.

                         
"George, tell us, how will we kill that beast?!" The first voice ask.

                   
"No we can't. He's strong, Valenciano. He's a pure blood. We are just Vinfec." The third voice answered. Valenciano. He's our school doctor. Dr. Valenciano Herens. Maybe that's why he sounded familiar.

                       
Suddenly, I hear cusses coming from... Greg? Maybe?

                     
"Why?" George ask.

                        
"I smell human."

                      
"Don't be stupid! Of course you can smell human scent. We are in HUMANS territory." Valenciano emphasizes the word humans.

                    
"Argh. But it's strong! Maybe someone's listening." Greg insist.

                    
"Then it's good if someone is listening. At least I feel like I exist. Not like you! Who just ignored me like I'm a wind."

                    
"I am listening to you! Will you stop gabbing?! We will be fuck up!"

                     
"Then go look outside! Don't be too stupid!! You aren't helping!!" Valenciano growl. Before they catch me, I run. I hide on a abandoned classroom near the clinic. I lean on the door catching my breath. I feel like a badass trying to play with a fool teacher. I laugh at that thought.

                     
Maybe I can leave now. Wala na ata siya. O baka hindi niya ako nakita kanina.

                    
I opened the door and a familiar back of a man standing in front of me. He suddenly turn to face me.

                      
"Hello little fella."

Fuck!