Porsha Academy: School of Magic

Chapter 16: Quest

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Mahina kong sinara ang pinto sa aking dorm at naglakad patungong sala tsaka umupo sa sofa. Nakatitig lamang ako sa kawalan habang nag-iisip ng kung anu-ano.

I was bothered by the forbidden spells and at the same time, Blood's action.

Sighing, I close my eyes and lean back to the sofa. Thinking a lot of things, my eyes went down and saw a book placed on the center table. Napaayos ako ng upo at kinuha ito.

It was the book I carry when we were chased by green-cloaked guys. Together with Akiro and Shiro.

Kumusta na kaya ang dalawang 'yon?

Hindi ko alam kung ano bang meron sa librong 'to at dinala ko. Hindi ko nga alam kung anong makukuha ko rito. Plus the language written, I don't know what it is. But it could be spanish—I don't know. Limited lang ang alam ko sa language na 'yon.

Tumayo ako at naglakad sa aking kwarto habang dala ang libro. Pagkatapos ay nilagay ko ito sa pinakailalim na parte ng drawer sa bedside table at nagbihis muna ng damit bago humilata sa kama.

Nagkakalahati palang ang araw ngunit pakiramdam ko ang dami ng nangyari. O baka siguro sa pagod ko lang 'to.

Tinakpan ko ang aking mukha gamit ng aking kanang braso at akmang pipikit nang marinig kong may kumatok sa pinto. Mahina akong napabuga ng hangin bago tumayo.

I was walking slowly. I feel like passing out any time. My head was spinning but I still manage to open the door. But before that, I compose myself first to look formal.

Nang tumambad sa akin si Jhea ay nginitian niya ako. I smiled back and urge her to come in. As soon as she enter, we both went into the living room and sit on the sofa.

Tumikhim ako ng sadya. "I apologize for—"

Mabilis niyang pinutol ang sasabihin ko. "Did you and Blood talk?"

I was about to nod when I feel like my head is spinning again. Pasimple akong pumikit ay huminga ng malalim. "We talked...a little."

"He didn't do anything to you?"

"No. We just talked." Though, that hug was part of the reason why I feel bothered.

After I said that, I saw her sigh in relief. Out of confusion I asked. "Why?"

She held my hand. "Nag-aalala lang ako na baka may nangyaring hindi maganda. But then I forgot for a second that he'll never do that to you."

That 'he' again. Alam ko kung sino 'yung tinutukoy niya. Pero ang hindi ko maintindihan ay bakit palaging nilang pinapahiwatig na may koneksyon ako sa taong 'yon.

Mahina akong napabuntong hininga. I'm going sick about them...giving hints instead of telling me. Why can't thet just be straight forward?

"Siya nga pala," bumalik ang tingin ko kay Jhea. "Gino told me something."

Bahagyang naningkit ang mata ko. "About what?"

Her face becomes serious. "About the book of forbidden spells."

Napaayos ako ng upo nang marinig 'yon. It brutally caught my attention and oddly, I feel nervous but excited at the same time.