Cutting Her Horn [On-Going]

Chapter 2- Sign

I woke up earlier than usual. It's the first day of school so I am very excited and nervous at the same time. I'm happy with the course I'm taking because I really do love Math-everything about it. But, knowing that it's my first day being a college student makes me curse as fuck.

I went down to eat my breakfast before going to the school. Naabutan ko sina Mommy at Daddy na sabay na kumakain at parang may pinag-uusapan silang importante na wala naman akong pakialam.

"Rachel, bilib talaga ako sa batang iyon. Halos perfect na niya ang exam for scholarship sa kumpanya natin. He also aced in the interview. Not only that, I read that he's also sporty. He really deserves our scholarship grant", proud na sabi ni daddy kay Mommy at mukhang di pa nila ako napapansin.

"Congrats Rex mahal", sagot ni Mommy." Oh, goodmorning baby nandiyan ka na pala. Come, eat with us."

Hindi na ako nagsalita umupo na lang at kumain.

"By the way Lulu, same kayo ng school na papasukan ni Louis. Yung scholar ng Smith Company natin", ani Dad.

"Share mo lang?"

"LUCY VANESSA SMITH! What the hell you brat!"

"Pasok na'ko bye".

Malapit talaga ang loob ni Dad sa mga matatalino. In fucking fact, last year, aside from the whole school year tuition fee that he gave to the scholar who has the highest rate, he even included a 30 thousand allowance-per month.

Mas mahal niya ang matatalino kaysa sa'kin. Hindi naman ako yung pinakabobo noong high school ako. It's just that hindi mataas ang general average ko dahil sa Math at English subject lang ako nag excel, the rest ay mababa na.

Kaya ngayong mostly focus na sa skills and interest ko ang course ko, I'll make him the proudest, hopefully.

I was about to call my new driver pero naunahan na ako nito. Mabilis naman akong nakapunta sa Smith University.

Pagkapasok ko pa lang, agad na akong binati ng magandang ngiti ni Jane-my bestfriend. We are schoolmates eversince elementary and I think time bonds our relationship.

"Hey beautiful, how was your summer?" Pambungad nitong tanong sa'kin. Wala man lang I miss you.

"The usual. Nagtravel na naman kami for 10 countries. Boring na nga eh, halos malibot ko na buong world." May pagkaburyo kong sagot. "Ow by the way , I got the limited edition Gucci Black Round Sunglasses and it's for you sis!"

"Whaaattt? I've been looking for that for 2 months!! Thank you Lu." "Akala mo ikaw lang, here's Yonex Mavis 350 Fast Shuttlecock. Smash that cock!", she said emphasizing the last syllable.

"Gaga, thank you. You really know me so much"

After that mini-reunion, we decided to look for our classroom. We have the same course and that is what makes my life happier. I can't imagine my college life without her. Never have I ever imagined it happening.

Room 69

We immediately entered at our room and found a good spot at the back where we can sit beside each other.

"Why don't we ditch our first day? Punta tayong mall, mag shopping tayo. Puro pakilala lang naman ngayon eh"

"Ano ka ba Jane. First impression lasts. I wanna make my Dad proud. I don't want to spend another year having his not-so-proud na turing sa'kin. "

"Di pa talaga nagbabago si Tito Rex? Why would you try so hard just for him to be proud of you? Is he not contented with what you are doing? He is forcing you to do things na di mo naman gusto noon pa man and until now, you always think of him whenever you make a fucking decision"

"You know him, Jane"

"Good morning class. I'm Mr. Joey Alcantara. Welcome future Engineers", putol niya sa usapan namin ni Jane.

"Good morning sir", sabay-sabay namang sagot namin.

"The Civil Engineering program is a five-year program that provides students the knowledge and expertise necessary in planning, design, construction, supervision, and maintenance of facilities essential to modern life. These facilities vary widely in nature, size, and scope and include offshore structures, bridges, buildings, tunnels, highways, transit systems, dams, airports, ports and harbors, towers, and water distribution systems. The program also provides students the fundamental skills in land surveying, highway and transportation engineering design, structural design, and construction materials selection and testing. It also includes topics in flood controls, landslide, air and water pollution, and the design of facilities to withstand earthquakes and natural hazards.", Mr. Joey said as a matter of fact.

Ginanahan naman akong makinig sa mga sinasabi niya. Then he called one by one t introduce ourselves.

"Since Engineers do not work individually, I would like you to introduce yourselves. After that you will get at least 5 signatures to your blockmates and let me see it tomorrow. Start miss" turo niya sa nasa unahan.

"Hi guys I'm Jasmine"

"I'm Jeremy"

"Princess is the name of mine"

and so on....

"Ferry Louis Dox"

Whew! The devil is really a friend of mine. Pinapadali niya lang na maipadama ko sa Ferdaks na'to kung gaano kainit ang impiyerno.

But who the hell game him that nickname? Are they even thinking?

"Lu, ikaw na. Kanina ka pa tinuturo ni Sir. Huwag kang magnasa diyan!"

Hindi ko na siya pinansin at agad pumunta sa harapan. Tumayo ako at tumindig nang maayos. Let's start my speech haha.

"Hello. A beautiful face like this owns a beautiful name. I am Lucy Vanessa Smith. You can call me what you want as long as it's not far from my lovely name. I'm the daughter of the owner of this school. And boys, you can call me babe. Those who wants my number, just approach me. But ask yourself first if you're worth my attention before coming near me. "

"I am Jane Frozz, and that lady is my bestfriend. Don't you ever flirt with her or else you'll face death. Thanks"

Ito namang gagang to. May delikadesa naman akong babae no! I don't date with strangers. I just want to magpakitang gilas in front of that man para malaman niya kung sino ang tinapunan niya ng cheap niyang kape.

"Hey miss, I'm sorry nga pala sa nangyari last time. Can you sign here?"

"Why would I? Humanda ka Ferdox"

"Eh tinuhod mo na yung alaga ko eh. Baka mabaog pa'ko. Di pa ba sapat 'yon?"

"I'm the type of lady who stops not until I get what I want. Why settle for less if I'm capable of doing more? Be ready. I'll burn you with raging fire!", an evil smile appeared to my face and again, I walked out that left him hanging.

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