The Secluded Trails of Deceit ( Ruler of Fate Series #1 ) UNDER REVISION

KABANATA 32

Kabanata 32

His decreasing time left

Because of what happened, Draven became even more busy than he usually is. Hindi na lang 'yon dahil sa pag-aaral at pag-aalaga na rin kina Sereiana at Amirah, pero kasama na rin ang pag-aasikaso niya ng kaso. However, despite that, our lives went on the way they were. So far, wala pa rin naman kaming problema ni Draven. Kahit mas lumayo kami ngayon kaysa dati, hanggang ngayon, wala pa rin kaming pinag-awayan tungkol sa kawalan ng oras namin sa isa't isa. Even if that happens, we will make plans and meet each other solely for ourselves.

He's very hands-on, and he's very mature when it comes to handling things, including our relationship. I'm so proud of him, because even after everything and what he's currently doing at the same time, he's still on the Dean Lister List. And that's why I thrived harder. Mas pinagiigihan ko ang pag-aaral ko para sa'ming dalawa. Ang panget naman tignan na 'yong boyfriend ko, isang aspiring 'valedictorian'. Tapos ako, tamad lang..? It would definitely hurt my pride and ego if I slacked when he's out there, doing his best.

With those thoughts, a sudden burst open, combined with the thick wood and steel, made my whole body jolt in shock. Ang hawak kong mga damit ay aking natapon paangat, kaya nagkalat sa sahig ang ibang hindi ko nagawang saluhin. Tingin ko, maging si Sab ay nagulat din dahil rinig na rinig ko ang pagkabagsak niya mula sa stool na kaniyang kinauupan, habang siya ay nagpipuntura.

When I peeked from my door to clearly see the outside of my room, I saw that it was Izelle, who has a big smile written on her face, while she was carrying some plastic bags on her hands. Kasunod niya si Ivy na may mga hawak din, at si Ais, na may bitbit na ilang box ng mga pagkain, habang tulak-tulak siya ni Amber sa kaniyang likod, na tumatalon at tumitili pa nga.

My forehead creased. "And what are you all doing here..?"

Izelle placed the plastic bags down, which were full of liquor, before she went closer to Sab. Kaagad niya 'tong niyakap nang mahigpit sa leeg at paulit-ulit na gumalaw para umikot ang katawan nila, kasabay ng mga mata niyang bumaling sa'kin. Ilang segundo lang matapos no'n, ay naramdaman ko si Ivy sa aking tabi. She hugged me too, but this time it was around my waist. Unlike what Izelle was doing, Ivy was gentle and sweet.

Izelle shook her head, "Syempre, dahil aalis nanaman kayo ng bebe mo! Lalandi nanaman kayong dalawa ng ilang araw sa kung saan, kaya dapat lang na uminom muna tayo, aba?! Kami naman sana, no..? Minsan na nga lang makompleto dahil sa dami ng ginagawa, iaalay mo pa ang christmas break mo do'n?" malakas pero nagtatampo na sabi niya.

My lips parted before I looked straight at Ais. "Did I hear her right..? Tinapat niyo talaga kung kailan aalis na ako bukas?"

Amber rolled her eyes, took a cupcake from Ais' boxes a while ago, and ate it enthusiastically, without forgetting to praise Ais with her baking skills. "Tomorrow pa naman 'yon, so what's the big deal? You're so overdramatic naman."

"Mana sa'yo." Sab chuckled and nodded her head, "Parehas nga lang kayo, eh." pang-aasar niya pa.

I reached for Ivy's wrist and raised her right hand, which had a watch around it. "Just look, what time is it now? Malapit na magmadaling araw, no! Sa dami ng binili niyong alak, gusto niyo atang uminom tayo hanggang umaga?!"

Just like I predicted, we did drink until the sun was slowly appearing from the sky. Hindi na ako nakapalag dahil hinila ako ni Izelle at Sab palabas, at sinara naman ni Ivy ang pinto ng kwarto ko.

I wasn't even able to wake myself up out of all the alcohol we consumed if it weren't for Draven, who knocked and asked for me first thing in the morning. Sa pagkakatanda ko, si Izelle at Sab ay tulog pa rin sa mga oras na 'yon, habang inaasikaso naman ni Ais si Amber na halos umiyak na sa sakit ng ulo at pagsusuka. Ivy, on the other hand, was carried and escorted outside by Asher after she threw tantrums at him over the phone.