Oro, Plata, Mata.

OPM: FIRST AND LAST

Raven's

I'm wearing a white dress that shows off my bare arms and hugs the curve of my upper body and flows on the bottom half. Paired with a simple pair of pumps, a watch, my hair fixed to a ponytail, light make up, and a bvlgari perfume. I checked my bag for things I might've forgotten, once i finish finalizing myself, i took one last glance on the mirror and proceeded to my car and drove to Cassandra's house. She's having a house blessing today and a simple celebration will be held on her new house. As soon as i parked my car inside the village, i stepped out of my car and stared at the exterior of the house. It has a color of black and white and an accent color of gold, it looks very minimalist. As for Cassandra's taste, this suits her. The gate was wide open probably for guests who were invited. I saw Trixia, one of my friends, talking to people. I wasn't going to approach her but then she saw me and signaled me to come over where they were. "Uy, lika here! Ganda ah!" She said. I looked shyly to the people on the spot. "She's Raven nga pala! Friend ko. Raven, si Ralph, Troy at Vanessa. Kablock namin ni Cass." Right. I took up my pre-med and they both took accountancy so i got separated from them. "Uhh, hi!" I gleefully greeted the three. As they were just about to start a conversation, Cassandra announced that the mass was about to start so we all went inside for it. Inside was a very casual looking living room. This was just a house for two maybe, it looks quite big for two though. The priest started to chant prayers, i think and started to rattle the holy water every part of the room we were at. What caught my attention is the beautiful stairs. It has a crystal handle with gold flakes shining through and a almost glass looking steps. Oh, it's marvelous! The mass ended and the food was being served on the table, it was like a buffet set-up. I wasn't really hungry so i just took a glass of wine. The chandelier is hanging beautifully. I sat on the vacant seat mear the stairs. I remembered what ny lola told me about stairs. I never believed her 'pamahiins' though. "Ang mga hagdan ay nakakapagsabi ng kapalaran ng tao. Kapag nasa baging bahay ka, lagi mong tatandaan na bilangin ang hangdan. Oro, Plata, Mata. Ang unang dalawa ay nagsasabi na swerte ang titira dito. Ang huli, ibig sabihin nito ay kamatayan." My thoughts were distracted when someone approached me. "Hi." The guy i believe who's name is Troy, came up to me and reached out his hand for a shake. "Hi." I shookt his hand and offer the vacant space of the sofa. He gladly sat down beside me. "I can hear your thoughts." I looked at him, confused. No, surprised. "Ha?" I retorted. "I know you're thinking of counting the stairs. I'm telephatic." My mouth formed an 'o' with shock. "Can you really?" He looked at me with his left eyebrows raised. "I can really tell. And yes, i do believe in that superstition. You can count it with me." I nodded. "Does the superstition affect the people who does not believe in it too?" He nodded. "May masama akong pakiramdam sa bahay na 'to unang kita ko palang. Something wasn't right. It's probably the stairs. It looks too marvelous." Indeed! I felt something strange with this house too. "Let's save your friend." He stood up and offered his hand. Such a gentle man. I accepted it and we're now in front of the steps. "You know how this works, right?" I nodded nervously. "As soon as we count the steps, keep your mouth quiet and don't tell." He said and held my hand firmly. He breathe in deeply, as did i. We looked at each other and-- "TARAY, TROY! HOLDING HANDS AGAD!" Trixia's mouth just went boom in our ears. I laughed in my head. Vanessa pulled her away, she might be tipsy. So again, we shook our nervousness away. "This is risky, Raven." I know. "Doesn't matter, Troy. It feels really terrible in here." I pressed his hand and smiled. So we started. "Oro, plata, mata. Oro, plata, mata. Oro, plata, mata. Oro, plata,--" i closed my eyes. "How many steps are left?" I was just looking down afraid to know how many are left. "Walk." He said. So we did. "Oro, plata, mata." Right there, he stopped. "Mata..." he whispered and looked at me, i can see fear. "We have to get her out of this house." He said quietly. I nodded. We have to get out of this house!
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"Cassandra, please! Listen to us!" I tried to convince her that she wasn't safe. She wouldn't buy it. She thought me and Troy were crazy!
"I worked hard for this. You know that! stop acting crazy!" She shouted with frustration. Guests were already gone. Good thing. But soon, her family will live here and if we don't leave this house we might just get killed. The three of us! It's 6 pm and we have to get out now! Troy is on the left we're trying to block Cassandra.
"We are not joking, Cass. You know i have paranormal powers." She shook her head no. "Lies, Troy. Lies." She said. Then something on our backs flashed. We turned around to see door closed shut. "Fuck." Troy said. Fuck!!!
A polaroid of us three was slid under the door, with Cass on the middle. "You are going to die right now cassandra if we don't leave this instant!" Troy shouted frustratedly. I looked at Cassandra and she was sweating horribly. She was shaking! "If three persons took a picture together, the one in the middle, dies." Troy whispered. Cassandra's eyes were bloodshot and she was crying blood! This couldn't be stigmata! Troy helped Cassandra walked, i was on the left side we went out of that room. I took out my pumps so i could walk properly and fast. When we were at the stairs, Troy missed a step and fell! "No!" I cried. Shit! Shit! Shit! Troy was still moving but his forehead was bleeding. When we were down the stairs i silhouette of a man was on the very top step and was holding wgat seems to be like an axe!!! We ran to the living room but Cass was to weak to run and Troy got sprained ankles and i couldn't carry Cass! We were scared and terrified but we managed to walk. Cass was crying loads of blood, her white t-shirt was red! We were near to the living room when my hair got pulled with so much force! Fuck! "Aaahhh!!!!" I cried. Some of my hair was pulled out! My scalp felt numbed and it was bleeding! I crawled my way to living room but found Cass being smashed by the big, pretty chandelier. Her legs are bent severely and one of her arm got amputated! T-troy was panting heavily. He looks strained! I crawled to him and helped him up. "We have to get away from here." He said. But just as were about to stand up, i creepy laugh of a woman echoed through the walls. A polaroid fell exactly where we were. A picture of 3, with Troy in the middle. A woman, standing behind us with her black, ripped, ragged wedding gown. Her eyes were dripping with blood and she waa holding an axe... No! No! "C'mon, Troy. You can do it!!!" I told him. He said "No, leave me here or else she would put you in the middle and kill you instead. I can protect myself long enough till you find help. If i'm dead when you arrive, just know that my last few hours were spent with a very beautiful and amazing woman. You. Now, go!" I wiped my tears and mouthed "i'll be back!" He smiled, his eyes were smiling too. He's saying "I'll wait." Fuck! I ran outside and found the silhoutte of a guy on the terrace he was holding an axe! "Don't use your car. They're in there." I heard Troy in my head. It wasn't dark outside but it was creepy and i was the only one out there! I ran... and ran... and ran until my feet can't anymore. I fell asleep.
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*kring kringgg!!!* i was awaken from my slumber. Who was that guy? It felt really familiar. Wait, what was my dream all about again? I forgot! It's Monday morning and it's Cass' house blessing today. I glanced at my rack. A white dress, pumps... my nightstand had my white watch and a... ponytail band? Did i prepare this the other night? I don't remember! I got ready and wore the outfit that was prepared. I drove to Cassandra's house. This place looks familiar... Who's the guy on the terrace? Trix called me. "Uy!!! Lika hereee! Ganda ah!" ...

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