Linked Souls

Chapter 3

Chapter 3: The Transition

In the haywire state of my mind, a realization suddenly struck me. Hindi ko kilala ang lalaking may buhat sa akin. Hindi ko alam kung paano sila nakapasok sa bahay nang 'di nahaharang ni Tita Ophelia na daig pa ang aso naming si Tati kung kumahol sa mga hindi kilala. Hindi ko alam kung paano sila nakapasok sa kwarto ko nang 'di dumadaan sa pinto.

I wanted to resist, but my feeble body wouldn't let me. It felt like I was drugged up and had no control over my body. Who the fuck is this asshole claiming me as his slave just because he helped me? What's even happening to me?

Napasinghot ako. Gawa ng nakalapat ang ulo ko malapit sa kanyang dibdib ay naamoy ko ang kanyang pabango. His manly scent lingered on my nose. Oh fuck. Iyon ba ang drugs? It smells so good. He's drugging me up!

I heard a chuckle somewhere in my head. "Your girl is interesting, Brix. She's exaggerated but in a good way. Funny, you say. I guess you already found what you have been looking for."

If I could guess, Brix was the one carrying me, and the other one was Oscar. At least I now know who my abductors were. I just need to glance at them to finally satisfy the things that my feelings have been depriving me. What do they look like? Why do I feel like they should be just in dreams? Like they are not supposed to be in this world?

Kahit na nakapikit ang mga mata ko ay naramdaman kong may tumitig sa 'kin. Napakabigat sa pakiramdam, tila kinukuryente ang mga ugat ko dahil lang sa kanyang tingin. Right. I think I am being exegerrated just like Oscar said. But, it really feels like that.

"Normie," Brix responded after being quiet for a few seconds.

Natigilan ako nang may mag-iba sa pakiramdam ko. Nagbago ang direksyon ng pang-amoy ko. Naramdaman kong mas tumaas ang init na nararamdaman ko. May naaamoy ako sa malayo at sobrang naapektuhan nito ang aking katawan. Hindi ko alam kung ano 'yon pero ito ang hinahanap ng katawan ko.

"It's starting, Brix. She needs to drink as soon as possible."

That's it. Kung ano man ang tinutukoy ni Oscar ay iyon ang dahilan kung bakit nanunuyo ang lalamunan ko. Kung tama ang hinala ko, dadalhin nila ako sa lugar kung saan ko maiinom ang bagay na 'yon. Well at least, I know that they are helping me,

Naramdaman kong tumigil na kami sa pagkilos. Gumaan ang paggalaw ni Brix. Parang naglalakad na lang siya. Sa tingin ko ay narating na namin ang lugar na tinutukoy nila. Gusto ko itong makita pero ang mga mata ko ay hindi ko maimulat.

"Master Brix." Another voice appeared out of nowhere. His voice was familiar. Where did I even hear it? "Everything is settled. Lord Severo has attended an emergency meeting but will also come back after. We need to get ready before he even comes back. Also, your sister has arrived to witness the transition."

"What?!" There was a hint of annoyance in Brix's voice. "This is getting out of hand. What is so big deal about this?"

"Do you have a problem, Brixton Wenz Cardinal?" Another voice entered the conversation. Now, I am sure it was from a woman. Probably, from their sister. "I heard the news, that finally, the gorgeous Cardinal has found his pet."

Hindi ko maunawaan ang mga sinasabi nila. Bakit ba hindi na lang nila ibigay sa 'kin ang kailangan kong inumin para mawala na ang nararamdaman ko? Kailangan ko pang magsaing para sa pananghalian. Malilintikan ako ni Tita Ophelia kapag hindi niya ako naabutan sa kwarto ko.

"Nanghihina na si, Astra," sabi ni Oscar.

Kung magkakapatid ang tatlong ito, si Oscar ang pinaka maalalahanin.

Naramdaman kong may lumapit sa 'kin. Hinaplos niya ang mukha ko pababa sa aking labi. Malambot at mahinhin ang pagkakahaplos niya sa 'kin kaya alam kong babae ito. Gaya ni Brix ay humahalimuyak din sa hangin ang bango nito.