Prison University: Jail of the Devils

05 - The Goddess

KANAO

Walking to the hallway with my siblings and friends. I can definitely feel the awkwardness yet a little bit of tension in the air. We are now, walking to where our eldest brother is. While walking I can't help it, to think about what is going on.

I keep glancing at Wendy who looks pale and terrified. I don't know why, or maybe because she got dragged to meet with our eldest brother, Masafumi-niisan. Napaangat ang sulok ng aking labi habang napaisip. Now that I mentioned it, I think Masafumi-niisan has a big role here.

I don't know. I just feel it.

Since I got into this so-called Prison University, it doesn't look like a Prison to me. As the rumors say, it is a prison for students. It looks like a normal university to me, though. However, I feel like something is wrong. Above all, the way my brothers reacted. Wondering why I'm here. Well, to tell you the truth. Actually, I don't even know why I'm here.

I still remember what happened before I entered this school, back home, in my room where I was busy with some things. Our housekeeper called me to tell me that "Dad" was looking for me. Then I went to his office. A big surprise unexpectedly faced me. 

"You're going to the Philippines." My father said to me with a deadpan look on his face. I still remember the shock at that time. Who wouldn't? Ever since I was a child, my father would not let me leave the house. So, I don't travel abroad. Strictly speaking, I have never been outside the country. My father is really strict with me. It came from me being homeschooled. I understand why. I understand why he treats me so overprotectively. Being an understanding daughter is also my job in this family.

Unexpectedly, he told me that I was going to the Philippines without even saying the reasons why am I going. I didn't even have the guts to ask because I know he won't tell me. Wala naman isyu sa'akin na pupunta ako ng pilipinas, marunong naman akong magtagalog. Our maternal grandfather loves the country of the Philippines. He made me learn the language. It's not just me, it's the same with my brothers.

Habang naglalakad napalingon ako sa aking mga kapatid na nasa aming harapan ng aking dalawang kaibigan. They were being noisy, the other one is sulking. I smiled, it's been a while since I saw them.

That is correct. The brothers were allowed to leave their homes. They even ended up studying here in the Philippines while I was stuck in Japan. Wala naman sa'akin problema iyon, pero may pagkakataon na namimiss ko ang mga kapatid ko. Lalo na't ever summer break ko lamang sila nakakasama. 

But it didn't break our sister and brotherly bond. They still call and contact me from time to time. So I was fine. But now. I am happier with them. 

"Sis." Napahinto ako sa pag iisip at napatigil din sa paglalakad ng mapansin kong nakahinto kaming lahat sa tapat ng isang dalawahang pintuan. It wasn't that big but, I can tell it must be a big room.

Napatingin ako sa aking paligid ng mapansin kong wala na pala kami sa hallway ng campus. Bahagyan napatabingi ang aking ulo nang hindi ko matandaan kung saan kami galing. Maybe it was because I was lost in thought and didn't realize where we were going.

"We're here." Ibinalik ko ang aking tingin sa harapan ng dahan dahan buksan ni Haru-kun ang dalawang pintuan.

I felt someone hugged my left arm. Napatingin naman ako sa taong iyon. It was Daphne, she looked terrified just like Wendy. Napansin naman nito na nakatingin ako sa kaniya kaya naman napalingon ito sa'akin at pilit na ngumiti. Hugging tightly her cute pink bunny.

I smiled in return. I glance at Wendy who's beside me. Ang kaninang takot na takot na Wendy ay wala na kundi, isang matapang na ekspresyon ang sumalubong sa'akin. She made herself brave and calm. Napangiti ako, what an interesting girl you are, Wendy.