The Great Escape

Prologue

This is a work of fiction. Any names, characters, stories or events are fictitious. This is not affiliated with any of the given universities.

Errors ahead.

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"Shen, bilis!"

I rolled my eyes at Cali's shout from outside my room. She's so mainipin talaga! Argh! Why do I always have to rush to get my beautiful self ready so fast?! What does she want, for me to look stressed out?!

"Why are you nagmamadali ba ha? Is Jax there?" I asked, smirking at her.

She shot me a masamang tingin that hit me like a punch, making me laugh. "Pinag-dadasal ko po na sana makita mo ang hindi dapat," she said, hands clasped together, her eyes pointed to the ceiling like she was praying for my downfall.

Axel suddenly appeared, raising both his hands as if reaching for something, murmuring prayers under his breath. Honestly, I don't know why I'm even friends with these two. Can somebody please explain why my best friend is Cali?

"You guys are so siraulo," I said, making everyone burst into laughter.

We walked out and the sight hit me—tons of actors and actresses everywhere. It was Sab's company anniversary party, so everyone under their wing was here. I was trying to mingle with the crowd, but Cali and Axel? They were too busy splashing each other with water guns.

So childish, right? But honestly, I want to play too!

I was about to move toward them when my eyes locked on a familiar figure near Cali and Axel. My feet, my legs—they froze in place. A rush of fury coursed through me, and my blood boiled in an instant. Every inch of me screamed in anger. Why the hell is that fucking asshole here?!

"Huy, ayos ka lang ba?" Sab suddenly appeared beside me, but I didn't even look at her. Instead, I shot her a glare so fierce, I could feel the rage tearing through me. I was burning, seething with betrayal, even though I knew Sab had no clue about the history between us.

"You're so screwed, Sabrina. I'm so naiinis..." I hissed, my voice trembling with the anger I was struggling to keep in check, before I bolted away.

But before I could even make it a few steps, a hand grabbed my arm, jerking me to a stop. I whipped around, my breath catching. Time froze. All I could hear was the pounding of my heart, drowning out everything else. How? How the hell can he look at me like this, so damn calm, as if he didn't shatter everything between us? As if he wasn't the one who tore my world apart?

"Lau," he called, his voice almost too calm for my liking.

Now he's using that name, putangina. Err, why does Tagalog curse sound so weird when I say it? Geez.

I scoffed, my eyes burning with frustration as I looked at his hands on my arm. "Don't you dare put your maduming hands on me!" I snapped, but he only tightened his grip.

His jaw clenched, his eyes full of... hope? I couldn't believe it. Who the hell does he think he's fooling? Great acting, though—maybe you can pair up with the other stars and do a damn drama!

"Kanina pa kita hinihintay, hindi mo ba ako kakausapin?" He sounded so malambing, but nah-ah, I'm not falling for that crap again, idiot!

I shot him a look, locking my eyes with his. I could practically feel him tense up, and it made me smirk. Now, feel my galit, you fucker!

"Stop acting like you didn't tarantado me, you fucking waste of sperm!" With all the strength I had, I yanked my arms away, spun on my heel, and walked off without a second glance.

Just freaking evaporate already, Kale. I don't need you anymore.

As soon as I reached the hidden corner of the resort, where I knew no one would find me, my tears hit me like a damn flood. They started pouring down my face, as if my body couldn't hold it in any longer.

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