His Other Life

Chapter:21

I gave it to the head writer and waited for an insult. Chelesey told me that he was very strict when it comes to the story kaya kinabahan talaga ako. He looked at me then at my work, maya-maya ay tumingin ulit siya sa akin at napangiti.

"Hija...are you a journalist sa school niyo?"

"Uhh...yes po."

"Are you a published writer?"

"Hindi po. I do some works for myself tapos inuupload ko po sa social media. Minsan madaming nakakabasa."

"Sure kang hindi ka professional?"

"I consider myself a starter po because I made some of my stories as entertainment only." I explained.

"Give yourself some credit hija, ang galing mo."

"Salamat po pero hindi po iyan ang gagamitin kong script."

"You're gonna make another one?"

"Opo."

I went back to my cubicle with Chelesey. I decided na ibang topic ang gagawin ko. About being peaceful alone and being happy with just the peace that surrounds that person.

Hindi ko pa ito ipapasa as my script. Ipapakita ko lang kay Ms. Ferrer for some changes or stuff.

Time through spirit

There was an old abandoned house across the street. Walang nakatira, walang nangangalaga, walang kahit ano pero I swear I saw someone inside like...a girl with short hair standing so still on one of the rooms. Dahil takot ako ay nakitulog ako sa kwarto nina Mommy.

"Ella we're gonna crash that haunted house. Do you wanna join?" Kelsie, one of my friends asked.

"Hindi yata safe diyan?"

"Come on Ella! This would be fun!"

I had no choice but to go with them. Hindi ko sila masisisi kung ito ang gusto nila. All I know is they really want to see what's in this house.

We separated for more discoveries. I went to the library of the house. It was like a castle in here filled with mistery. I was so distracted with the shining ornaments in this place that I lost track of time. I decided to look for my friends but I was shocked to see them on their knees in front of a strange man.

"Anong ginagawa niyo sa loob ng bahay ko?"

"S-Sorry po! We won't come back ever again!"

"Leave before I kill both of you."

Kelsie got up and pulled Mellanie and they ran to the door. Before they exited they talked to each other.

"Paano si Ella?"

"She's a good for nothing being. Leave her here."

"Sige na nga."

I was hiding in the hall when I felt my tears drop. Buong buhay ko sila ang kaibigan ko. Sa isang gabi masisira ang lahat, Mommy was right...no matter how hard I protect myself masasaktan rin ako at madudurog ang puso ko.

"Ella."

I didn't move when the strange man said my name. I was so scared of what he would do to me.

"Come have some tea." He didn't give up.

I got up and just walked towards him in fear.