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𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑻𝑬𝑹 27

RAINEE

I wanted to force myself to consider Naijo and Edzel but I could not. I wish it was all just a dream. Why do we need to be together at the same time? The pain of impact. But it never left my mind, why Grandpa ordered them to watch my movements. There are only two possibilities for that. It may be for my good or for my bad. I know Grandpa can kill me anytime. I witnessed how he killed his other rivals as well as the friends who betrayed him.

A few days have passed but everything seems to be fresh. They did not even call me to ask about my condition. I want to see that they persevere just for my forgiveness but I see nothing like that. I want to criticize everything I did to help them. I want to hurt them because of what they did. And I want to forget them as if nothing had happened. But I can't. I am very weak when it comes to the people I love. Kofi and ate lav as well as Grandpa added. I didn't even take the exam because of the same problems.

Huminga ako ng malalim at isinandal ang ulo sa sofa. Mariin aking napapikit ng maramdaman ang pananakit ng ulo. Tatayo na sana ako para kumuha ng tablets na gamot para sa sakit ng ulo, nang biglang nakaramdam ako ng pagkahilo. Pinilit kong tumayo habang nakahawak sa mga gamit na makakapitan para maiwasan ang pagkatumba. Kukunin ko na sana ang tablets na gamot nang bigla akong napaduwal sa lababo. Sunod-sunod na pagduwal ngunit kakaunti lang ang nailalabas. Alam kong naglalakihan na ang eyebags ko, isama mo na ang maputlang balat at labi dahil sa mga nagdaang araw.

"Arrrgghh!" After washing I immediately swallowed the tablets. I did not receive a call from Grandpa which surprised me because he was always updated when it came to the mistakes I made. Strange.

*Bzttt... Bzzzzttt...

'Ready yourself, Rainee. The SSU officials will announce their decision this coming Wednesday. Be ready'

I feel even heavier because of what I read. It is Tuesday and the announcement will be made tomorrow. Pero hindi ko alam kung paano ko haharapin ang mga taga-SSU. I need to talk to Kofi. I need closure.

Feeling dizzy, I immediately went to the bathroom to take a shower. I only spent a few minutes taking a shower then quickly got dressed. I wore peach flounce paired with high-waist short shorts. I wore T-straps heel

Narating ko agad ang kaniyang condo unit ngunit nakakapanlumo dahil wala ni Isang tao roon.  Sinubukan ko siyang tawagan at padalhan ng mensahe ngunit ni Isa ay wala siyang sinagot roon. Palabas na sana ako ng condo ni Kofi nang may nakasalubong akong babaeng may kaedaran na.

"Ate, pwede po bang magtanong?" Magalang na usal ko sa kaniya. Hindi niya agad ako hinarap dahil abala siya sa pagdilig ng mga dwarf cactus niya.

"Nagtatanong ka na," Nakaramdam ako ng hiya dahil sa pambabara niya. Hindi ko tuloy alam kung magtatanong pa ba ako o hindi na.

"Ahm, pwede po bang malaman kung nasa'n na yung lalaking nakatira rito?" Inilapag niya ang hawak na tabo at hinarap ako. Halata na suplada ang babaeng 'to dahil sa postura.

"Ewan. Hindi naman ako chismosa pero alam mo ba. Sabi sabi na ang lalaking nakatira daw diyan ay may katalik na estudyante. Nakakahiya ang batang 'yan, gwapo sana kaso hindi maisantabi ang kati." Naikuyom ko ang aking kamao at pilit na binalewala ang sinabi niya. Napayuko pa ako at mariin na pumikit bago siya muling hinarap. Kalman, Rainee. Masisira retokadang mukha nito kapag sinapak mo.

"I'm not asking rumors about him. I'm asking of you know where is he now." I just rolled my eyes and turn back on her. Nakakailang hakbang palang ako nang may isinigaw siya sa'kin dahilan para matigilan ako.

"Hindi ko alam pero sa pagkakaalam ko ay nasa bahay daw nila! Suplada hindi naman maganda!" Hindi ko nalang ito pinansin at diretsong naglakad patungo sa Black matte ferrari na dala ko. Isang tao lang ang alam kong may alam kung saan ang bahay ng mga salvacheera. Kinuha ko ang cellphone na nakalagay sa bulsa ko at nagtipa.

"Dean, can I get the address of Salvacheera's mansion?" Naring ko pa itong bumuntong hininga sa kabilang linya.

[You shouldn't go to their place, Rainee. It gets more trouble when you go to the Salvacheera's mansion. You don't know his Grandfather, he's cruel.] Her voice was very serious and threatening but I did not budge from it. I just want closure so that I can somehow impress on my mind where I should be placed in.

"I just need to say something to him, Dean. Please? I need it." I beg. Yes, Dean is not my enemy. Nung akala ko siya at si corilla lahat may pakana nito. If she hadn't clarified everything to me, I would have made her daughter bald. She also said why she had to be cruel to me in front of people. I know everything except the reason why Grandpa does this to me. Only one enters my brain.

THIS IS NOT GOOD.

[Okay, I will send the address. Careful to Kofi's grandfather, don't show what you fear of.] Ibinaba na niya ang linya at saglit saglit na sumandal . My headache still does not go away. Fortunately, dizziness and nausea disappeared.

Just a few minutes later I received the message from Dean. I quickly turned on the vehicle and headed to the address provided. There is some excitement and nervousness I feel. I just hope he doesn't push me away. I badly want to talk with him. I parked the car on the side. The black and lofty gate was exposed to me. There were a few guards so I approached them.

"Kuya, can I talk to Kofi Salvacheera? By the way, I'm his student. I just want to ask something," He frowned and scratched his head before he answered. Their land is very large. There is no denying that the Salvacheera are rich. But I have never tasted Kofi's wealth, stingy.

"Ah ma'am, ang pagbisita po kay sir Kofi ay ipinagbabawal ng kaniyang lolo." Is it possible that his grandfather brought him back here? I just hope it doesn’t hurt him.

"Kuya, just a moment. I just have something important to say." I was probably heard by other guards so one of them approached me.

"Ah Ms, we can't. We will be fired if we allow you." Said one. Security is very tight in this family. Tinalo pa ang seguridad ng presidente.

"Kuya, saglit lang talaga. I can give you a bunch of.....of sardines! Or bagoong! Papasukin niyo lang po ako." Sana matinag 'to sa sinabi ko. Nakasalalay ang bagoong at Sardinas sa decision nila.

"Kahit po ilang box pa ang sardinas o ilang kilo ng bagoong ang ibigay niyo, hindi po kami papayag. Bawal po—" Hindi natapos ng lalaki ang kaniyang sinasabi nang biglang umalingawngaw ang hindi pamilyar na tinig.

"Let her in,"

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