Chapter 23: The truth

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Parang nawala sa isang iglap 'yung alak sa sistema ko. I tried to search for my phone but I forgot, I left my bag! Sh*t. I tried to remain calm kahit nanginginig 'yung tuhod ko.

"I have to—" 

Itinulak ako nung isa nang subukan kong umalis. Napangiwi ako sa lakas ng tama ng likod ko sa pader. And to make things worst, my heart starts to beat faster, making my watch create some noise.

Ah, f*ck, am I going to die tonight? 

"Is she the woman?" bulong ng isa sa kanila habang nakatingin sa 'kin.

"Positive," sagot nung isa. Naglakad siya papalapit sa 'kin at bigla niya ako hinawakan sa leeg. I cough because of the tightness of her hold.

"Why the f*ck does your blood smell so sweet?" Lumingon siya sa mga kasama niya na mukhang natatakam. "I'll go first, girls."

Pagkabaling niya ng tingin niya sa akin ay kinuha ko 'yon na tyempo para tusukin siya sa mga mata gamit ang dalawa kong daliri. Napasigaw agad siya kaya nabitawan niya agad ako. 

Napaluhod ako habang hinahabol ang aking hininga kaso may tumulak sa 'kin pahiga at may dumagan sa 'kin na isa sa kanila habang nanlilisik ang mga mata.

If I'm going to die, at least let me die in peace! Ayokong mamatay sa banyo na parang pinag pyestahan!

"B*tch!" Sinampal niya ako nang malakas. "F*cking humans, you think you're strong, huh?" 

"Belle, we're thirsty! Can you make it fast?!" sigaw nung isa.

I want to fight but it's 10 against 1. Ano namang laban ko lalo na't kinakapos na ako ng hininga? Do I have to close my eyes and accept my defeat? 

"Scarlett?! Are you there?!" I heard Dani's voice shouting behind the door.

Oh f*ck. Lahat sila napalingon sa pinto at sumenyas 'yung isa para tumahimik. Tinakpan agad nila 'yung bibig ko para 'di ako makasigaw. The woman looks at me like she's ready to devour me. She looks terrifying. 

Eyes as red as blood and fangs that are sharp enough to pierce my skin . . . just enough to drain and kill me in the end.

"Scarlett?! Nandiyan ka ba? Buksan mo 'to! Baka sumawsaw na 'yung mukha mo sa toilet bowl! Kadiri!" sigaw ulit ni Dani.

"Your friend is f*cking noisy," a woman whispered, halatang nagpipigil.

"Can we just add another one? Ang ingay, p*ta! Parang gusto kong patahimikin habang buhay." Another woman commented, 'yung pinakamalapit sa pinto.

"We can't attract a lot of attention since we're in a public place. Sapat na 'tong isa. She smells delicious so I think it's gonna be worth it."

I tried kicking the woman on top of me pero lumapit na 'yung mga ibang babae at pinagtulungan nila ako. Two women hold my ankles while the other two hold my wrist. The other five are guarding the door just in case may magtatangkang pumasok. 

"Oh my god! Ivan?!" I heard her again behind the door, she was almost fangirling. "OMG! I'm a fan! Pero pwede rin akong maging air conditioner for you!" She squealed. 

I know I'm in such a dangerous position right now but I have to roll my eyes. Mukhang nakalimutan na yata niya ako dahil nakita niya lang si Ivan. Medyo nag process saglit 'yung utak ko bago nanlaki 'yung mga mata ko.

Wait, what?! Nandito talaga si Ivan?! Akala ko guni-guni ko lang 'yon!

I was about to scream but I remembered that my mouth is covered by the woman on top of me. I can hear my heart beating so loud that I might pass out. Sinubukan kong manlaban ngunit sadyang malalakas sila.

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