King's Downfall

4.

I slowly peeled my eyes open and adjusted my vision until it became clear, I looked around and realized I was in a hospital room.

I saw Marianne sitting on the couch and was watching something on the TV. I cleared my throat to catch her attention and she looked at me with a worried face.

"Oh my gosh, you're finally awake" she pressed the back of her hand on my neck and forehead to check my temperature.

"Asan tayo?" I ask.

"Sa clinic, still in Madrigalejos. Bigla kang nawala but I assumed you fell asleep somewhere peaceful, but then you never came back for our next subject, so I tried to call you but you're not answering. I tried to look for you hanggang sa narinig ko and tunog ng phone mo sa storage room, that's where I found you"

She squeezed my hand and I flashed her a grateful smile.

"Thank you, Marianne. Thank you talaga"

"Ano ka ba, that's what friends are for" tumango naman ako.

"Nakita mo ba kung sinong gumawa sa'yo nito?" tanong niya. Umiling ako, the person was wearing a Money heist mask, and I fail to rip it off.

"But one thing's for sure, the Dominators has something to do with this" I nod to agree, sino pa ba? Dominators and their minions.

The school nurse ran some tests before discharging me.

Kakalabas pa lang namin ng clinic at nakasalubong namin si Deme, concern is written all over his face.

"I heard what happened. Are you okay?"

"Oo naman" I assured him with a smile, although I was a little bit dizzy, I do feel better now.

Sumabay siya sa'min habang nag lalakad pabaik sa classroom para kunin and gamit ko.

Natahimik kami nang makita namin si Onyx sa harap ng room namin, he was leaning on the wall while his arms are crossed.

"Leave" nagpalipat lipat and tingin niya kay Marianne at Deme, I scowled at him and clutched Marianne's hand.

"You heard me, Rodriguez, Hernandez" his voice so low but was authoritative.

Deme and Marianne had no choice but to leave. I leaned my back at the wall facing Onyx and slid my hand on my coat's pocket.

"How are you?" his voice is laced with concern.

"Why do you care?" singhal ko, this day was too much for me, his minions crossed the line.

"Because I do, now fucking answer me!"

"I don't owe you shit, Onyx." I was about to walk away when he grabs me by my wrist, his free hand touched my neck where my pulse point at. I watch him as he touches my neck and forehead. I enjoyed the view for a while before I realized that this is all wrong.

"Ano bang ginagawa mo?" naguguluhan kong tanong.

"Ayaw mong sumagot kaya I checked you to make sure you're okay"

"Keep you fake concern away from me, pwede ba?" sinalag ko and kamay niya but his grip tightens.

"Fck, stop testing my patience, Prianne!"

"Para ka namang tanga! Ako pa ngayon and dapat tumigil ha? Gago ka ampota!" he smiled wickedly. He sets me free and fixed my collar.

"Hindi kita titigilan, Prianne" he said in a scarily calm tone.

"You're sick in the head! Bahala ka nga diyan!" I pushed him away and made my way to our classroom to gather my things.

Another day, another hell day at the University. Not only because my bullies are just around, but its because our day's filled with quizzes.