Corrupted Lungs (Complete)

Chapter Seven

Wierd.

I thought to myself when the next morning come, standing confused infront our door. A figure of a man nowhere to be found. No footsteps can be heard. Nor a knock and a shout from outside.

I stood infront of our closed door, waiting. Thinking that I was probably just a bit earlier than usual. Anticipating a knock in a few minutes. But, 10 minutes had passed, nothing happened.

I sighed heavily. Clutching my stomach when something churned again. The same heavy feeling and the tightness on my insides. Like something was squeezing my lungs.

Nagpasya na din akong isuot ang sapatos ko at itulak ang pinto pabukas. Luminga pa ako sa paligid at nagbakasakaling makikita ito pero hindi. Sadyang wala talagang Arkie na sumundo sa akin.

How strange. He never misses a day, though.

I closed the door and locked it. Stuffing the keys in my pocket. I walked my way down the street, straight to the bus stop. The ride came in just a few minutes of waiting and I sat myself on our usual spot at the back.

Just as the vehicle drove away, my phone vibrated. Indicating a new message. I anticipated that it would have been my mother asking if I was at school already. But, I was surprise seeing his name on the notif.

Huh, I wonder what gotten to this idiot. He doesn't usually message me.

From: Arkie H.

Oi, dumbass. I can't go to school with you today, I have matters to do. See you at lunch. Careful. Don't trip.

My left eyebrow arch upward in annoyance seeing the last two words in his message. Of all things? I'm not that clumsy, you know. Just because I tripped the other day doesn't mean I'll always trip. And, hey! I didn't trip, alright? That idiot better not be looking down on me.

But, what could have been the matter that he went to school too early than usual?

Arkie doesn't like going to school early, he makes sure to leave their house 30 minutes before school time. The walk from his home to mine only takes 5 minutes, and probably 3-5 minues walking to the bus station. The ride will only take 10-15 minues if there ain't any traffic.

So, for him to leave early and left me, that matter must have been quite important. I wonder what is it? I'll be sure to ask him later.

Pagkarating sa school ay kaagad naman akong nagtungo sa classroom ko. Kung saan nadatnan ko si Sofia na nakadukmo sa kanyang mesa. There's this weird aura coming from her. Wow, early morning and she's already this pissed? I wonder what's the problem?

At, pakiramdam ko may nangyayari. There's this weird atmosphere hanging on the air ever since I arrived. The girls has this gloomy faces. The guys are both tense and frustrated?

"Anong nangyayari?" kaagad na tanong ko pagkalapit sa kanya't makaupo sa silya sa tabi niya.

Kaagad naman itong umayos ng upo at mabilis akong hinarap. Nakakunot ang noo nito na siyang ikinangiwi ko. Matiim din ang pagtitig niya na lalo kong ikinataka.

"You didn't know?" tanong nito.

"Magtatanong ba 'ko kung alam ko?" pagngiwi ko. Tuloy ay lalong nalukot ang mukha nito't ikinabigla ko nang hawakan niya ang mga balikat ko. "Sofia? May problema ba?"

"Mr. Perfect didn't told you?" aniya na parang 'di makapaniwala.

Umiling ako't tinabig ang mga kamay niya. "No. He just said he had something he needs to do. So he didn't picked me up."

"What!? Seryoso ka!?" bunghalit niya. Her brows knitted, frustration lacing her pretty face.

"Oo nga. Bakit ba? Ano bang problema at. . ." nahinto ako sa pagsasalita nang mahagip ng mata ko ang pamilyar na taong dumaan sa labas ng silid.