In a Split Second

Chapter 21

#IASS21

I woke up feeling dizzy this morning. Hindi ko masyadong maintindihan ang turo ng prof ko dahil sa pagkahilo. I heard Reign calling me from behind but I didn't mind her. Nakayuko lang ako habang hinihilot ang sentido ko.

"Class dismissed," sambit ng prof

Unti-unti ng nagsisitayuan ang mga kaklase ko pero nandito padin ako sa aemchair ko. I saw Reign approaching me and I just glanced at her.

"You okay?" tanong niya at tumango lang ako.

Tumayo na ako at nagligpit ng gamit. "I'll get going," tipid kong sagot at lumabas na ng room.

I went to my locker to put my things when my phone suddenly vibrated. It was a text from a girl name Gina.

Gina:

Karl has a new job for you. Pumunta ka agad dito sa café pag tapos na ang klase mo

Kumunot ang noo ko sa nabasang text. What? and who is Gina? I don't remember getting a job.

I rolled my eyes and put my phone inside my pocket. Sinarado ko ang locker ko at nagulat ako nung nasa harapan ko ang isang estudyante.

"Hi Dominique," he greeted and smiled at me

I arched my brow. "I'm sorry, do I know you?" tanong ko dahil hindi ko naman kilala ang mga schoolmates ko.

"Daniel. My name's Daniel," sambit niya at naglahad ng kamay.

Tinanggap ko naman iyon at nakipagkamayan. "Uh, Hi Daniel," sambit ko

"I'm sorry but you're mistaken, I'm not Dominique, my name's Carla," agad kong sambit.

Why the heck did he call me Dominique?

"Oh? Ahh, I'm sorry I thought you were familiar but Hi Carla!"

I arched my brow and was ready to leave him when he talked to me again. "I just want to say, I'm sorry for your loss. I know it's hard for you but if you need a friend, don't hesitate to talk to me," sambit niya at ngumiti

"Uhh that," I said and avoided his gaze. "Thanks by the way," tipid kong sambit at inayos ang bag sa likod ko

"Anyway, have a great day," sambit niya at nilagpasan na ako

I just shrugged and walked away in the opposite direction. I can't believe I have to go to my next class. Ugh, this is so frustrating. I never wanted to go to school. To be honest, my dream is so graduate and travel the world. I want to meet new people cause I'm sick in this place.

I was actually planning to become a model. You know when I travel, I wish someone could hire me. Baka pwede ako mag workshop? part time model I mean? Not to brag but I'm tall, I have a beautiful face and I'm sure men would die if they see my figure.

I get excited by my wild imaginations. I bit my bit to stop myself from smiling. In that moment, I got motivated to go to my next class. Kailangan kong magtapos at makagraduate! I want to be rich someday! I said to myself as I'm walking to my next class.

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Damien's POV

What a bad timing Daniel. I said to myself. I'm actually surprised that I remember what happened a while ago. Hindi ko inakala na makakausap ko siya, well technically Daniel talked to her which is one of my egos. I actually hate him. He's so friendly and nice to everyone and I hate that.

I watched her from afar while she's walking for her next class. I don't understand how she managed to smile after what happened to her family.

Umalis na ako at pumunta sa next class ko. Soon, I'll get out of this hellhole. I hate it here. While I was on my way I caught Chris Rider staring at me. I stared back and he quickly avoided my gaze. Yeah, I know him. there are rumors roaming around that he's a playboy. He already dated almost every girl in school.