In Every Bus Stops

Chapter 1: Guy in black

CYZIE

"Good evening, Sweetie! How are you? Have you arrived on Birelle already? Oh god, your father and I miss you already. We're just about to go on the business trip in Coron, Palawan. Have a great day, Cyzie! Sent us your voicemail as soon as you hear this, okay? I love you!"

I smiled upon hearing the voice mail that my Mother sent to me. Oh God, I miss them! I miss her sweet voice. I bit my lower lip to halt my tears from brimming. It's been 13 hours away from my parents and I couldn't help myself but to miss them.

Napapatanong na lang tuloy ako sa sarili ko kung tama ba ang naging desisyon ko. But then again, I should stand on my decision. I chose this so I should face it.

I pressed the icon used to send a voicemail. I cleared my throat before speaking. "Good evening, 'My! 'Dy! I just arrived here at Ferrend and I'm just waiting for a bus. And you don't have to worry about me, I'm okay," I paused for a while to see if there's a bus and luck's on me, there is. "Oh there's a bus already. I'll just send you a picture later. Take care! I love you!" I removed my finger on the icon and slid my phone on my pocket.

Napaayos ako nang tayo at saka hinintay na maiparada ng driver ang bus. When it's finally parked, I immediately looked at the bus no. and memorized it. It's just for safety purposes.

Maraming mga pasahero ang nag-uunahang makapasok kaya hinintay ko muna silang manga-unti bago ako humakbang papasok.

There's only one unoccupied seat nang makapasok ako at dahil ako na lang naman ang huling pasahero, hindi na ako nagmadaling umupo do'n. I just slowly walked towards the seat and sat silently.

And for the safety purposes, I looked at the people around me. I'm not being judgemental on this, okay? I just want to check the environment I get myself into. Although, I may base my assumptions on their appearances or actions, I know I shouldn't be complacent. It's just that The best way to get yourself out of trouble is to be cautious on your surroundings. Going back, I'll just check on them.

I looked at the person seating in front of me. Babae 'to at mukhang hindi naman gagawa ng kung-anong bagay.

I also looked at the person on my back. Lalaki, pero sa edad niyang 'yon, mukhang hindi niya kayang gumawa ng kahina-hinala. He's 60 something, I think?

At para naman sa katapat ko, it's a guy and base on the way he parted his lips as he snored, Imposible ring makagawa siya ng kalokohan. Obviously, kulang siya sa tulog. And last but not the least, I looked at the guy who's sitting beside me.

Halos magmistulang Christmas light ang mata ko dahil sa ilang beses kong pagkurap nang makita ang katabi ko.

He's wearing a black sunglasses, concealing his eyes. He's also wearing a black cap and black face mask, hiding all his face.

Mas lalo akong napakurap nang makita ang suot niya. Is he a man in black? He's also wearing a black pants and black hoodie with a word 'kill' printed on it.

Hindi naman sa pagiging judgemental o ano, but this guy beside me really looks weird.

Mabilis akong nag-iwas nga tingin. Kinabahan tuloy ako bigla. And by looking at the the print's color which is color red , I suddenly felt the urge to stop the bus and just run away.