The One Who Stares Behind

KABANATA 15

"Hello Estrellans! I know you're all feeling down about the loss of the riot here at Eternity, but-President? Could you share the good news yourself?" our admin head, Farrah Reymundo, said.

"My pleasure, Ms. Farrah. I won't prolong this announcement. Here it is:

We will be having our Freedom Week in place of the traditional riot we've been waiting for.

Who wouldn't be sad about its loss?

Sometimes, there are things from the past that need to be let go and replaced with something more meaningful. And this, Estrellans, is that change!"

Agad na dumagundong ang ingay sa loob. Sino nga namang hindi matutuwa? Ngunit ko rin maitatangging mas gugustuhin ko pa rin ang riot.

Freedom week..
I hope it will be as exciting as the riot.

"Wait! Wait! Wait! Silence!"

The students quieted down.Ang kagandahan dito sa Esrella ay halos lahat ng mga estudyante ay disiplinado. And that girl named Athalia Tzavara, I like her. She's often chosen as the school representative because of her strong leadership skills.

"So, Freedom Week. Literally, freedom. You can leave the school, go wherever you want, and do whatever you want. During those two weeks, you'll no longer be considered Estrellan students. Your behavior won't be the school's responsibility.

Lastly, the day before Freedom Week will be our grand ball party.

I see you're all excited! It's clearly written on everyone's faces. Who wouldn't be? Yes? Yes!"

Me.

"What's your plan? Aren't you going to stay here?" he asked.

"I'm going home first. I miss Mom and Dad."

He nodded. "That's good. Mom and Dad will be so happy to seee you."

"Don't tell them yet."

"Alright. I'll go home with you."

"Good choice. You won't be spending your week cuddling with your women."

He grinned. "I don't do cuddling."

"Oh, I know. It's just plain sex. You're impossible, Drev."

"Again, Estrellans, be ready. Wear your most elegant and extravagant outfits, and don't forget to bring the most handsome men and beautiful women you know.  Let's call it a day, and you may now return to your dormitories or classes."

"I'm so exciteeeeed with the capital E!"

"Do you think freedom week will be better than riot?"

"I don't know but I dont want gang fights! It's only for the badass and tough people. What about us who only knows are to check if our kilay is pantay. I might die in that riot!"

"Doesn't matter. I'm pretty much excited for the upcoming grandball! "

Sabay kaming tumayo ni Drev at sabay na ring lumakad palabas.

"So, who will be your date Xandrev Ross?" mapang asar na tanong ko dito habang patuloy parin kami sa paglakad.

"I'm sure one will get jealous if you bring someone else along. Oh! I almost forgot that there are so many of them."

"No attachment." Okay I get it now.

"Maybe Athalia Tzavara?"

"Damn you, Xandrev."

I saw him smile. "I'm serious here, Zafh."

I could only roll my eyes at his comment. "Sadly, you don't look serious, brother."