Changing Fate

Chapter 7

Days flew by quickly.

Before I knew it, one year already passed since I revert back to my fourteen year old self.

During this one year, I worked so hard for the life I wanted live. I worked so hard, I studied really well and I enjoyed every moments.

I made sure that there is no dull moments and that I live everyday to the fullest.

And I am really happy and satisfied to where my life is heading right now.

"Kalila!"

Napatigil ako sa paglalakad at lumingon sa pinanggalingan ng boses na tumawag sa pangalan ko.

Hindi na ako nagulat nang makita kung sino ang nagmamay-ari sa boses.

Nang makitang huminto ako, mabilis siyang tumakbo palapit saakin.

I stood motionless and maintained my stoic expression while looking at her.

"Maglalunch ka narin ba? Sabay na tayong pumunta sa cafeteria." nakangiti niyang anyaya saakin.

Hindi ako kumibo at nanatili lang akong nakatingin sa taong nakangiti ngayon sa harapan ko.

Napangiti ako ng mapait. That sweet smile deceived me before.

In front of me is my so called 'best friend', Sabrina Jimenez.

Ang nag-iisang taong itinuring kong matalik na kaibigan noon. The person who I had loved so dearly and sincerely in my previous life. And also the person who gave me so much pain and disappointment.

The person who I expected to be with me during my toughest moments.

But in the end she's just like everybody else. People who showed concern in front of me, but mocked me behind my back.

Katulad lang din siya ng lahat ng tao sa buhay ko, mga taong handa akong talikuran para kay ate Kassandra.

"I need to be somewhere, I'm sorry." I said nonchalantly then turned my back on her and continued walking out of the campus.

You turned your back on me first, Sabrina. Sa pagkakataong ito, hayaan mong ako naman ang unang tumalikod saating dalawa.

This time around, I'll make sure you won't be able to hurt me anymore. All of you. I won't give you all a chance.

Paglabas ko ng campus, dumiretso ako sa aking sasakyan. A white Ferrari.

I smirked when I saw my beloved car.

Well, live to the fullest right?

Like what I expected, at the tender age of fifteen I am already a multi-millionaire. My investment firm was more successful than what I initially thought.

And so it doesn't hurt to buy everything I want right? After all, the money that I used is all from my own hardwork. I don't see a problem with that.

No one ever indulge me with anything that I want in my previous life. But now it's different. I don't need anyone to do that for me anymore, because I can do it myself.

My smirked grew wider because of my thoughts. I will definitely spoil myself to death this time.

Mabilis kong binuksan ang pinto ng kotse ko at kinuha ang pakay ko roon. My lunchbox and violin.

Pagkakuha sa mga iyon, ay naglakad na ako patungo sa likod ng campus. It's my usual hangout place in school. Not a lot of students know but behind the campus, there is a mini forest.

Napakatahimik at napakasariwa ng hangin kaya gustung-gusto ko pumupunta doon upang mananghalian at pagkatapos ay tumugtog ng violin.

At gaya ng inaasahan, wala akong taong nadatnan doon.

Naglakad ako palapit sa lilim ng puno kung saan ako palaging umuupo.

I took out my lunchbox and opened it.

Napangiti ako ng makita at maamoy ko ang laman niyon.

Ever since I learned how to cook, I became conscious of what I eat. Kaya naman sa halip na bumili sa cafeteria, naisipan ko nalang na magbaon ng pagkain para masiguradong malinis at masustansya ang aking kinakain.

I ate my delicious lunch happily while looking at the peaceful scenery. After that like my usual routine, I took out my violin from its case.

Napangiti ako nang makita ko ang aking violin.

Nakamit ko rin ang matagal ko ng pangarap noon...ang pagtugtog ng violin.

Mula pagkabata pangarap ko ng matutong tumugtog ng violin. Hindi ko alam pero gustung-gusto ko ang tunog nito. It's melancholy, haunting and extremely evocative sound is what I love the most.

Pero dahil piano ang gustong matutunan noon ni ate Kassandra, hindi ako nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na matutong tumugtog ng violin.

But this time it's different, I am no longer that old Kalila.

Marahan kong hinaplos ang aking violin habang iniisip ang pyesang aking tutugtugin.

When I decided which piece to play, I immediately position the violin on my shoulder and started playing.

Say you won't let go by James Arthur. That's what I decided to play.

As I glide the bow through the strings of the wooden instrument, I can't help but feel happy.

I don't know why but the sound of violin comforts me. Its lonely sound just resonates with my soul.

I was in my own bubble of happiness when suddenly I heard a twig snapped.

Napakunot ako ng noo at napatigil sa pagtugtog. Marahan kong iminulat ang aking mga mata at liningon ang pinanggalingan ng tunog.

And there I saw Dark Villareal standing in his full glory along with his group of friends.

He was looking at me intently while his group of friends was in a daze.

Ako ang unang umiwas ng tingin sa kanila. Inalis ko na saaking balikat ang aking violin at tumingin ako sa aking wristwatch.

Nagpanggap ako na parang hindi ko sila nakita. Kahit na inis na inis ako ay hindi ko na sila ulit binalingan ng tingin.

Nang mapagtantong malapit narin matapos ang lunch break ay tahimik ko ng ibinalik sa case ang aking violin at inayos ang aking lunch box. Pagkatapos ay walang paalam na akong umalis doon.

Napabuntong hininga ako.

Looks like I have to find another spot during lunch.

While walking toward my classroom, my phone rang.

I answered without looking the caller ID, sa pag-aakalang galing yun sa office.

Kaya napataas ako ng kilay ng marinig ang boses ni Lolo mula sa kabilang linya.

"Have lunch with me tomorrow."