Monster University (Completed)

Chapter 14

WONDERING how grandeur Stermon University looks like?

Stermon University is 38,000 square meters. It is located on the longest (middle) wing section of 'Y' zone. The building exterior contains heavy elements of Gothic and Renaissance that looks like a European Castle. It includes four towers on each corner. Meanwhile, the interior design is a mixture of classic and modern with some abstract mosaic and paintings. The chandelier in the lounge area is a gift from Queen Elizabeth who has been a top supporter of this University.

The total look of Stermon University-inside and out-are epitome of a real castle. The grand staircase will surely make you feel like you are a princess/prince.

But what makes this place more scary for me? Aside from the werewolves-which still sounds unreal-this place is protected by some magical shield to keep the enemies from entering. Kahit na siniguro nilang hinding-hindi masisira ang shield, who knows?

"Ang Aegis ay isang indibidwal na nagtataglay ng malakas na shield ..."

Ang ibig-sabihin lang nun, may possibilities pa rin na masira ang protective barrier na ginawa nila sa buong lugar na 'to. At ako ang pag-asa nila na magliligtas sa lugar na 'to laban sa mga kaaway. How overwhelming right? They need me to protect this place, and I can do nothing about it. I lost my freedom, but I don't exactly know who should I blame. I'm suddenly trapped in this place with some beautiful (how ironic) monsters.

Does these people knows what really is this place? I asked to myself while looking at the students who are sitting in group under the tree. I'm just ten feet away from them. They were laughing and chatting something about a certain subject. Iilan lang sila sa mga estudyanteng mas piniling mag-summer class kesa umuwi sa pamilya nila sa labas.

I sighed when I remembered about family. I remember mom. "One day, you'll understand why I have to do this ... why I have to let you go. But I swear to God, I also want you to just stay with me." She knew everything and she knew that things would turn out like this. Pupusta din ako na nagkikita sila ni dad noong mga panahong akala ko wala na siya. I don't know how to feel about that. This situation sucks because it ruined my family ... my life. However, how I wish she'd be here. I miss her more than I missed my dad. I didn't talk with dad ever since we met again. Wala pa akong lakas ng loob na harapin siya nang mag-isa. If Mom were here, maybe I can have the courage. But for now ... I still need time to gather my thoughts.

I'm the chosen one ... the Aegis. Pero bakit kasi ako pa? Sa bilyon-bilyong tao dito sa mundo, bakit ako pa? I don't believe in destiny pero leche lang kasi! Sobrang mismatch naman kupido. Kahit ayaw ko, destined na daw ako sa kanya. "... It's because you're my other half, my soulmate ... my destiny. Hindi ka pa man isinisilang sa mundo, nakatakda ka nang maging kabiyak ko."

Hanggang ngayon kinikilabutan pa rin ako kapag iniisip ko ang nangyari three days ago. Yes, three days palang ang nakalilipas simula nang sapilitan nila akong ikulong sa lugar na 'to. Every seconds now seems like an hour. Sobrang bagal ng takbo ng oras. Kaya sobrang sariwa pa sa akin ang ginawa ni Alpha.

His cheesy words still gives me goosebumps, but kissing me was out of the line. I just met him and I understand he just want to show me something. Pero may ibang way naman siguro para ipaalala sa akin ang mga alaalang binura niya sa isipan ko. Or he should have explained first and asked me kung okay lang ba sa akin ang gagawin niya. After that kiss, I fell asleep and woke up the next day, but I knew it wasn't a dream. Now that I want an explanation, he's nowhere to be found. Ang Sabi ni Colton, may importanteng lakad daw si Alpha kaya baka abutin ng isang linggo bago siya makabalik.

"So, annoying!" I murmured to myself. I took out my phone and plugged the headphones in my ears. Pinalakasan ko ang volume nun. Sumandal ako sa katawan ng puno at ipinikit ang aking mata. Buti nalang kahit papaano nakakawala pa rin ng stress kapag pinapakinggan ko ang magandang boses ni Jason Marz na kumakanta ng 'I'm yours'.