"Come and join me for dinner, Matthew."
"May kailangan pa akong tapusin, Krista-I mean, ate Krista. Tambak ang homework ko," pagdadahilan ni Matthew.
A smirk suddenly formed its way through Krista's face. "Alright then. I'll just devour this blood for myself. Besides, I don't think you'd mind if I drink the blood of that old friend of yours," she giggled, but was instantaneously and forcefully pinned onto the wall by her own brother.
"What. Did. You. Just. Say?" madiing tanong ni Matthew. Nanlilisik ang mga mata nito as if handang pumatay ano mang oras. Pinalitan naman ito ng hagalpak na tawa ni Krista. Yung tipong nakakapang-asar. "You think this is funny, huh, sister?"
"I really like this feisty side of yours, brother," papuri ni Krista na may halong pang-aasar.
Sinubukang pumiglas ni Krista, subalit lalo lamang nilakasan ni Matthew ang pwersa sa pagkakahawak sa kapatid. "Answer me. Anong ginawa mo?!"
"Oh don't get too worked out brother. I was just teasing you." Huminto siya nang saglit, sabay tingin direkta sa mata ni Matthew. "Allison Redberry. That's her name, right?"
"Sagutin mo ako kung ayaw mong layasan kita!" gigil na demanda ni Matthew.
Napailing si Krista, sabay tulak kay Matthew. "I met her in our territory. She was with Miguel," sabi niya sabay balik sa kinauupuan niya. "But one of our filthy workers attempted to kill her. Lucky for her, Miguel was there. However, unfortunately, that boy got killed in the process."
Nanlalaki ang mga mata ni Matthew sa biglaang mga salitang binitawan ng kapatid. "What?!"
"Miguel's dead."
Nanigas sa galit ang mga kamao ni Matthew. "Bakit hinayaan mong mangyari yun?!?"
"I came late, but don't worry, I killed that worker for you, just in case."
"Where is she?" malamig na tonong tanong ni Matthew.
"I told her to stay for the night, but she refused. That's why I had to force her. She's in the guest room, unconscious. I knocked her down, just so you know."
"I don't want her here. Send her home," madiing utos ni Matthew.
Napakunot-noo si Krista. "Oh? I thought you wanted to see her again. You've been waiting for this moment for quite a long time?"
Tumalikod si Matthew. "No, I don't think so. Not anymore." Matapos niyang sabihin yun ay agad na siyang naglakad paakyat ng hagdan.
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Allison's POV
Nagising ako sa biglaang pagsakit ng ulo ko na tila ba tinusok ng iba't-ibang uri ng karayom in one go. Hindi naman siguro hangover ito, di ba? Besides, I know how it feels kapag may hangover, pero iba ito. Bumangon ako at tumingin sa aking paligid. Nanlalaki ang mga mata ko nang napagtanto kong wala ako sa bahay. Wala ako sa kwarto ko. Pucha? Nasa hotel ba ako? Sosyal ang architectural designs ah. Very unique. Not your typical hotel room. Napakalinis at walang bahid ng kahit anong dumi. Plus puti ang walls. Minimalist din yung style ng mga nakalagay na gamit. At ang bed? Masyado itong malawak para sa isang tao lang. Hanep ah. Teka-
"Hala putangina?!"
Matapos kong puriin ang paligid ko'y bigla akong ini-strike ng realization na parang kidlat. Don't tell me I got drunk and had some kind of one night stand with some stranger-WTF?! NO effin' way!
Halos mapatalon ako sa gulat nang magbukas ang pinto at pumasok ang isang holy guacamole...
"Matthew Maxwell?" mahina kong sabi sa sarili ko.
Nanlalaki din ang mga mata niyang golden brown. Naka-itim din siyang jacket na may white shirt sa loob. Nakasuot pa din siya ng gloves at hawak ang kanyang leather sling bag. Hula ko'y galing ang isang ito sa school.
"Anong ginagawa mo dito?!"
Grabe ah.
"How am I supposed to know?! Pagkagising ko, andito na ako," pagdadahilan ko.
Oh sht. Don't tell me, siya yung "stranger" na maaaring nanamantala sa akin dahil lasing ako't nagpapanggap lang siyang walang alam!?
"HOY EXCUSE ME MR. MATTHEW? HOW DARE YOU LIE TO MY FACE?! Eh obvious namang ikaw ang nagdala sa akin dito. Walangya ka! Pa-inosente effect ka pa?! How dare you steal my purity!?! Kebago-bago mo palang sa school, eh nananarget ka pala ng mga inosenteng tulad ko?!?"
"What are you talking about?"
"Hindi ba't nalasing ako kaya you took the opportunity to get into my pants?! You scum!"
"WHAT?!"
"Yes my dear, that's how it all happened."
Nagulat naman ako nang biglang may pumasok na napakagandang babae na tila ba isang dyosa sa pisikal na kaanyuan.
"What is she doing here, Krista?" tanong ni Matthew.
"Why are you asking me? You took her here last night."
I swear I saw a smirk on her face just now.
Familiar ang mukha niya pero hindi ko matandaan kung saan ko siya exactly nakita.
"Ate Krista! Shut your invented story and just kick her out of here, right this instant!" Inis na sabi ni Matthew.
"I'll see you later guys. Allison, enjoy your stay here. Feel at home dear," maiksing sabi nung magandang babaeng Kristal? Wait, Kristine? Kristell? Eh, whatever. Basta ate ni Matthew na nagmadaling lumabas ng kwarto at iniwan kaming tulala pareho.
"Get out," inis na utos ni Matthew.
Wow ah. Wow talaga. Napapa-wow ka nalang sa asal ng lalaking ito. Parang kalian lang nung halos patunawin niya ako sa kilig nang una kaming nagkita tapos ngayon, ganito iaasal niya? Ay wait. Syempre hindi ko rin makakalimutan yung time na nagpakasuplado siya't naging cold nung first day niya sa class ko. Aba, aba lang talaga. Tandang-tanda ko yung araw na galing pa siyang detention at nilapitan ako ng epal na ito, claiming that he knows me. Tapos nung tinanong ko pa siya kung paano niya ako nakilala, kung ano-ano pang excuses ang ginawa niya eh alam ko namang-Oh sht. Hindi kaya...
"Stalker ka ba?"
Sorry for the super short and late update! I have two reasons:
1. School-related shts
2. Personal matters
I'll try to get back to you guys soon. Mwah! Love yah! And thanks for your patience!
<3 cptnleilala
BINABASA MO ANG
Fang Factor
Vampire"Vampires are like ice sculptures brought to life..." -maddem Written by: C P T N L E I L A L A (The rest of the contents are written in Tagalog)
