Willford University

ᗯᘮ - Chapter 4

History of WU

A few days passed by simula noong first activity. Now, we were back at the Announcement Hall. I looked back sa stage nang magsalita muli si Miss Andrea.

"Every year, we get the chance to visit the Willford Museum, and today's the day! Before we enter, kindly ensure na dala niyo ang inyong mga I.Ds. Otherwise, you won't be able to enter since for security purposes, we have to scan them." 

Napatigil siya sa pagsasalita dahil may lumapit sa kanyang babae. The woman looked really familiar. Inisip ko saglit ito nang maalala ko. Right. She's the council's empress! What was her name again? Something with an H... Was it Hannah? Yes, I think it might be Hannah.

She whispered on Miss Andrea's ear at agad na naglakad palayo. Sinundan nang mata ko ang paglakad ni Hannah hanggang maka-upo siya. That's when I realized that the council was there at the side of the stage. May nakahelerang chairs for them at sunod-sunod ito base sa hierarchy ng positions nila.

Bigla namang nahagip ng mga mata ko si Hiro. I raised my eyebrows nang makita siyang nakatingin sa dereksyon ko. Am I tripping or he's really staring at me? 

I had to make sure kaya naman tumingin ako sa paligid ko and I don't think there's anyone else na nakatingin sa kanya. I gave him the look at ngumisi na lamang siya bago ialis ang tingin sa akin.

That freaking guy, I swear! 

Nadistract naman ako nang magsalita ulit si Miss Andrea kaya napunta pabalik sa kanya ang atensyon ko.

"Before we head to the museum, here are a few important reminders. You are welcome to explore the museum as you want, but please refrain from opening any closed doors, as this is prohibited. You will have two hours to explore, and when you hear the bell, please return to the lobby within a few minutes. Lastly, we will give the students an ample time to get to the shuttle stations."

"Right. How far is the Museum from here again?" Tanong ko kay Nicole. Natawa naman siya at hinila ulit ako.

"You'll see." Nakangiti niyang sabi.

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It was definitely far.

"Now that we have arrived, please ready your I.Ds as you enter the museum. I am excited for you all to learn about the history of Willford University" Sabi Ms. Andrea at gumilid siya na parang ipinapakit ang entrance ng museum.

Pumili ng maayos ang mga students pagkatapos niyang magsalita. Nicole and I did the same at ini-scan and I.D to enter the museum. 

"Wait, weren't you a sophomore. Bakit ka nga pala kasama sa museum visit ngayon?" Takang kong tanong.

"Oh, come on. The museum is a great place!  Plus, I don't have any class today kaya I decided to join. Hindi namang pinagbabawalan as long as we visit at the actual visit date. I am also gonna meet up with my sister here. And since we are on the topic, iiwan muna kita dito to find her. " Napatango na lang ako at hinayaan na siyang umalis muna.

I looked around and one thing I noticed is that the museum was for sure secure. There were CCTVs in every hallway I went to and I don't even think na may blind spot dito.

I was going where my feet would lead me. Napatigil ako nang may nakita akong malaking frame sa isang hallway. I went closer at tinitigan ang babaeng nasa painting. She has a scar that runs from her forehead down to her cheeks.

Binasa ko yung label na nasa ilalim ng frame.

Margarette Willford, daughter of Delli and Jordan Willford.

Wait—I know her! She's the woman I saw at the bookstore. Siya yung ngumisi sa akin for no reason. I had no idea she was someone so important at this university! And that scar of hers... it really bothers me. 

Napatitig pa ako nang matagal sa painting when I just rolled my eyes. I give up. I moved on sa mga ibang displays na nasa hallway na yon. Just a few blocks from that painting, may nakita akong display na naka enclosed sa bulletproof glass.

There was a dagger inside it. Though I almost missed it pero may nakita akong maliit na text carved on it. It says Chevaliers. Then, may symbol na parang dagger din doon sa dulo. For some reason, I recall seeing this dagger somewhere. 

This is so weird. Bakit lahat ng nakikita ko rito ay familiar?

I simply ignored this thought kasi baka kung ano lang naman ito. I kept walking hanggang sa makarating ako sa dulong part ng museum. Napatingin ako sa paligid at nakitang wala na rin masyadong students sa part na to. Medyo madilim rin compared sa ibang hallways na nadaanan ko kanina. Aalis na sana ako nang makuha ng atensyon ko ang pinto sa pinakadulo. 

I couldn't help but stare nang may makita akong steady red light sa magkabilaang wall ng hallway.  Super liit noong lights na yon and it blends really well the pulang wallpaper ng museum. It would even go unnoticed unless you really focus on that spot.

Isn't that a security laser? And why would there be one in a university? What the hell is their secret?

I started asking myself more and more questions.

First of all, not many universities require students with mafia backgrounds. I thought it was normal since I came from one, pero if you really think about it, it's not. And that guy with the sniper? Who the hell was he targeting?

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