Richard's Standard

Chapter 7 - Death Threats

I was still thinking about the happy memories I had created with Dona. Labis siyang nagpapasalamat na dumating daw ako sa buhay niya dahil naranasan niya ulit makakain ng masarap na mga pagkain at makapunta sa mga lugar na hindi na niya muling napuntahan. She kept saying that it was all God's way that our paths crossed, to fill each other's empty cup so we could finally be free to live a happy, normal life.

She was almost winning the challenge. Well, I hope she wins.

I was now preparing my things at my locker when I saw a note clipped under my jacket. Who could have opened my locker aside from the security officers?

Without hesitation, I read the paper. "Be careful. I might kill you in an instant without bothering your loved ones."

I crumpled the paper and threw it into the garbage can. Who are they trying to mess with? I'm not scared of anyone. But on second thought, it might be that photographer's threat so I would let them have their relationship. I still have to figure it out, and once I gather enough evidence to provoke him and Mom, then I will separate them. I just need to think of a perfect plan.

While I was heading to my first class, some guys who were standing at the corner looked at me with hatred. It seemed like they wanted to beat me up but couldn't because I am the President's son.

What to do? Just neglect their presence. It's what I've been doing for a long time, because many guys can't stand the sight of my presence and perfection.

I was about to enter my room when leche flan girl stepped into my way.

"I'm warning you. That Dona is a two-faced bitch."

I smirked. "And who are you to judge her? Look, if you're concerned about me, don't be. It's my choice to decide who I am going to trust. And about Dona, she's the nicest person I've ever met."

She shook her head. "She's just using you. She's always like that to anyone she can take advantage of."

"That's not what I felt when I got to know her. You're just doing this because you're insecure and jealous."

She stared at me furiously. "Well, you wait until you discover who she really is and what kind of person she truly is. Because to me, she's a leech and a parasite that sucks blood from its available host."

I laughed. "Parasitism? Dona is not a flea nor a tick. She's a human."

"That devours another human for her advantage."

"I don't think she's a dragon to have the power to do such things. Leche flan girl, I still have a class. So, mind your own business now." I just left her frustrated. What's wrong with her? Why is she making up stories about Dona when she's the one bullying her? Id**t. She might famous, but she's still an id**t.

I shook my head as I sat in my chair. One of my classmates handed me a piece of paper. "For you po," she said.

"Who gave it to you?" I asked, but she was not willing to answer me and ran away.

I opened the paper. "Your time will come so prepare your coffin, boy."

I wondered who was sending these death threats. I even familiarized myself with the penmanship so I could use it as a tool for my plan. 

It's already our break time, so I decided to grab a snack in the canteen. I called Dona so I could ask for her help.

After I bought some snacks for us, I let Dona read the paper, and she was shocked.

"Hala. Sino kaya ito? Baka dahil marami lang ang inggit sa'yo?"

I beg to disagree. "Hindi ako naniniwalang dahil lang iyan sa pagiging perfect ko. I can feel na higit pa diyan ang nais ipabatid ng taong iyan at alam mo kung sinong hula ko?"