" Checkmate ," the hooded young man announced as darkness devours his face .
Nabuntong- hinga na lang si Castel. People said that disciples can surpass their Masters. Pero hanggang ngayon, hindi niya pa rin natalo kahit isang beses ang kaharap.
" What do I have to do now? Everyone's making fun of me," he said dejectedly habang sumandal sa upuan at inaayos ang eyeglasses niya.
" Let them. Act like a fool in front of foolish people. Not to fool them, but to educate in a way they won't see it coming."
He nodded. Those words were vague and beyond his comprehension. But he knows that the hooded man will make him understand through the process of their plan.
" Oo nga pala. The two of us can't win against the world. We need others to watch our backs."
Tama na naman siya. Kailangan nila ng ibang kasama lalo na't malawak na mundo na ngayon ay pinasok nila.
" Shall I find someone and convince them?"
Napadako ang tingin ng lalaking naka hood sa mesa kung saan naroon ang address.
" No. You just have to fetch him."
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" ...Do you love the rain? does it make you dance?..."
[ Count 1 - 4 and turn your head at your east ] - Eros.
I turned my head after counting and found him. Black cap, black mask, everything he wears is black. Uniform siguro ng mga delivery boy sa white clan. Ewan ko. On his right hand is a white rose and a white box is on his left. Naiimagine ko tuloy si Chester na may hawak na bulaklak para saken. Anebe?
I smiled at him even if I knew he won't smile back. Marami ang CCTV dito kaya sinusunod ko lahat ng sinasabi niya. It's for his sake and for the sake of the Game.
When I take hold of the white rose , I instantly read the message.
" If God will grant me a wish, hihilingin ko na sana, marealize mong nakakapagod din mag deliver at bawasan mo na ang mga demands mo ."
Hahahaha. So he noticed me, huh?
Inilagay ko na sa bag ang white box dahil maliit lang naman siya. I need to open it in a safe place.
I'm on my way back to our classroom nang nakasalubong ko si Kim at ang mga kaibigan niya .
"Ows. Nandito rin pala ang babaeng dikit ng dikit sa Chester mo."
Gusto ko tuloy maging mananahi para matahi ko bibig nito ng 15 inches needle.
" Siguro naman malinaw na ngayon sa'yo, pinagtanggol ka lang ni Chester kasi naaawa siya sa mga kagaya mo. Don't tell me umaasa ka na gusto ka niya! Eew! Magkaiba ang level nyo ."
Isa pa 'to, kung makapagsalita parang walang pimples. Sarap sunugin ng mukha niya.
" Leave her alone girls. Bahala na siya kung ayaw niyang maniwala. Everyone knows we kissed anyway."
This is the first time that I'd let them insult me without insulting them back. Why? I'm trying to keep my mouth shut dahil baka masabi ko sa kanila anong totong nangyari samin ni Chester. Isa pa ang Chester na yun eh, hindi ba naman pumasok sa first sub namin. Gusto ko pa naman siyang makita.
Naglalakad ako papuntang next class nang kumanta na naman si Justin.
" Do you love the rain..."
[ White hall . 1 PM ]
From: RK Damon
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