I woke up early and get ready for my school. I went downstair for my breakfast but unfortunately, I saw them eating together. Well, sanay na ako kaya hindi na gaanong masakit.
I saw manang preparing my foods. My sadness turns into happiness, my worries turns into contentment and my loneliness turns into purpose.
I hug her and kiss her cheek. "Goodmorning manang, how was your sleep? Is it good?" She hugs me back and said "Magandang umaga anak. Maayos naman ang aking tulog, ikaw ba? Halika at kumain ka na, mahuhuli ka nanaman sa iyong klase" Parang musika marinig ang salitang 'anak' na lumalabas sa kanyang bibig. Napakasarap pakinggan.
We are happily talking to each other when my dad appeared in front of us. I saw pain in his eyes, but I feel pain in my heart. I ignore him and say bye to manang. I also see mom, but she avoided my stares. Vanessa's smiles disappear but I gave her my sweetest smile.
I'm about to enter inside my car but manang shouted "Anak, nakalimutan mo ang salamin at ang wig mo. Ingat ka anak" Yes, I'm disguising myself as a nobody because my family known everywhere. I even changed my surname, temporarily. They don't care about me so it's fine with them.
"She's so ugly. Look at her skirt, it is too long. I don't even think of wearing that."
"Hindi s'ya bagay sa school na 'to, omg"
"Ang panget n'ya"
'Pangungutya, pinaglalaruan at ginagawang katatawanan.' Ilan lamang iyan sa napakaraming may maharlikang buhay na nag aaral dito ang ginagawa sa mga kapos at hindi pasok sa pamantayan ng lipunan.
I cried not because of them, but because I know I did not deserve to be treated like this. I am worth it. I deserve respect and to be loved.
Pumasok kami ni yna na halos matatapos na ang klase.
"Ms. Payton take your seat. And you Ms. Cortez remain standing. You are not allowed to sit in your chair unless I say so. Understand?" Sir Ramirez said. He was about to continue what they are discussing when I cut him off.
"Why sir? What is wrong?" I asked him
"You're late. That is a punishment for those irresponsible student"
"And Ms. Payton is not late?" He remains silent and I took that opportunity to talk again. "Why sir? Isn't it unfair? Is that how you treated your student? Ikaw dapat ang nagtuturo samin ng tama at mali. Yet, you are the one who tolerate discrimination here. Obviously, sabay kami pumasok ni Ms. Payton, how come that she can go to her chair while I am not? I'm very disappointed on you. Not because I'm not rich like they are, it doesn't mean you are allowed on degrading me. If you'll excuse me sir, I'm going to sit now. With or without your permission." I gave him a sincere smile.
Everyone went silence. Yna showed me thumbs up and I can't help but to laugh at her. As I continue walking, I noticed that someone was sitting on my chair. I don't know if he is sleeping pero nakayuko sya sa table ng chair.
"Excuse me, I'm sorry for disturbing you but that is my chair." Gamit ang pinakamabait at pinka sweet na boses kong sabi sa kanya.
"Go find somewhere else" He look annoyed. Wow, ang kapal naman ng mukha neto. That is my chair so probably I have rights to complain. But, wait. His voice sound familiar. His husky and manly voice, omygosh.
"You find your own chair. You are transferee here so stop acting like you own this school, don't be a spoiled brat. You psycho!" He suddenly look at me with his cold eyes. Omygosh. He has a cold and dark eye. No emotions but it still lovely.
I remember this guy, he's the one at the bar. He not recognized me because I'm disguising myself as nobody. I look around and noticed that he is not the only new student here, maybe he brought his friend.
"What did you say?" simpleng salita galling sa kanya pero mapapaatras ka sa sobrang lamig. But in this world even if you are scared, you must fight when you are right.
"Which part? The this is my chair or the psycho part?" Kinabahan ako nang tumayo sya at tinignan ako sa mata.
"Don't be so ridiculous lady, you know where you belong. And we all know, this is the not the right place for you." Kasabay ng paglabas nya ay ang pagtunong ng bell.
"Althaia, he is the son of the vice president in our school. Wala tayong karapatan na pagsalitaan sya ng ganon unless you'll stop disguising." Mas lalo akong kinabahan sa sinabi ni yna
"Bakit ngayon mo lang sinabi? Nakakainis ka naman. Ano na gagawin ko? Should I say sorry? Why would I, eh chair ko naman talaga yon! God nakaka stress."
Habang naglalakad pinagtitinginan kami ni yna, which is unusual. Kahit ganto ako manamit hindi ako madalas napapansin. Mas gugustuhin nilang tumingin sa mga nag gagandahan at nag gagwapuhang mga estudyante rito kaysa saming walang walang maipagmamalaki.
Something is wrong.
While we are walking, I saw someone who are about to throw a cake on me. I avoided it but unfortunately the cake ended to Yna's face and broke into pieces. Uh oh.
Alsherinna is the daughter of one of the share holders here in school, that's why she earned a lot of respect. But she's only kind at me. I smile evilly when she started to shout.
"Whose idea is this? Who throw cake on my fucking friend? Where is your respect? This is your last day in this school. You all know what I hate yet you still did it. Pack your things and get out!"
Respect others if you want respect. Do not do unto others if you do not want others do unto you.
"Don't do this to me Alsherinna. This is not my idea. Nautusan lang ako, look at this" He handed his phone to yna. Shock and mad was written on alsherinna's face.
"New Target! Althaia Cortez, daughter of unknown. Talking arrogantly to the son of Vice President, Eros Sullivan."
Eros Sullivan. Just like the son of Aphrodite who caused the people to fall in love. Eros means love. But little did they know he has an evil side.
Sullivan? The Family who hates me. What do you want for me? What is your relationship to the man once I loved?
Mark Sullivan, my man.
