Mnemosyne Deogracia (Unedited)

XIX

Louisse Gorgonio

Napahikab ako sa gitna ng emergency meeting para sa anniversary ng The Justice Courier bukas. Inihilig ko ang ulo ko kay Fritz.

Grabe. Nakakaantok talaga.

"So, as I was saying, tayo ang inatasan para sa seguridad ng mga dadalo." Pahayag ng aming gobernador. "We need to check the CCTV cameras in and out of the auditorium lalo na at dadalo ang presidente ng unibersidad. Alam naman natin kung gaano sila ka-importante sa lipunan. Nakuha ko na ang mga karagdagang CCTV's para ilagay sa mga lugar na wala pa."

"Di kaya tayo maduduling sa ganun?"

"What's that, A?"

"Wala, Gov.."

"Pfft.." I glared at him. He raised his hands as a sign of defeat.

"Any questions? Yes, Glaiza?"

"Gov, bakit hindi nalang natin ibigay ito sa Criminology Department, since it's their forte naman."

"Oh, about that, they are assigned sa field at tayo ang naatasan sa security system." Napatango-tango si Glaiza. "Any other queries?"

"Isn't it bothering that we are assigned to be the eyes of the whole scenario where in fact, this is the first time that we handled this kind of celebration?"

Lahat kami ay napatingin kay Blaze.

"Since when did she get here?" Bulong ni Fritz.

"Good question, Deogracia. That's why we should do all our best because they put their trust on us." The crowd murmured. "I know guys that this is the first time in forever, but hey, can't we just thanked them? After all, hindi nila tayo pagkakatiwalaan kung hindi natin kaya, di ba?" Blaze raised her hand. "Yes?"

"Anong silbi ng IT professionals ng university kung hindi sila ang ide-deploy?"

"Is she nuts?" Bulong ulit ni Fritz.

"I really have no idea."

"I have nothing to say to that matter, Deogracia. But for me, I am thankful that we're given the chance to prove ourselves that we are capable of doing the pro's jobs."

We nodded in accordance about what he said. Tama nga naman. It's our chance para maipakita namin sa nakatataas na kaya naming gawin ang mga ginagawa ng mga professional IT's.

"Wala ng mga tanong?" Lahat kami umiiling. "You're dismissed."

Nagsipagtayuan naman kami. I gathered my things.

"A."

"Yes, B?"

"May I have a word?"

Tumingin ako kay Fritz at sumenyas na mauna nalang siya.

"Sure."

"Sumunod ka nalang kapag tapos ka na dyan."

"Okay."

"I suggest you should keep an eye with Mnemosyne."

I cringe a bit. "Ano ba, Blaze? Wag kang manggulat."

"I'm telling you. Keep an eye on her."

"Aba, bakit naman?"

Tumayo siya saka naglakad palayo.

"You'll never know when people will disappear."

"Huh?"

Di na niya ako sinagot dahil nakalabas na siya ng department namin.

Naguguluhang pumasok ako sa office ng governor namin.

"Oh there you are."

"Oh bakit?" Naupo ako sa bakanteng upuan sa tapat niya.