Nocturnal (Ability Series #1) ✔️

CHAPTER 13

NOCTURNAL – PINK CLOTH

“So, I’ve already informed my Tito Dante that we will be staying at his resort for two days and one night to celebrate my birthday. Is that okay with you guys?”

“Okay na okay!” They all shouted in unison.

All of our classmates are here and even Alex— the student council President came to attend the meeting for Franco’s birthday celebration.

Siniko ako ni Camille. “Papayag ba ang Mommy mo?” Pabulong niyang tanong.

I shrugged my shoulders. “I don’t know. I’ll ask her later.”

Tumango siya at lumapit sa kinaroroonan ni Alex na mag-isang nakaupo sa sofa. Dahil sa kaniyang mataas na posisyon sa school, malapit siya sa mga kaklase ko na nandito ngayon pero mas pinili niyang makinig na lamang sa mga suggestions nila.

It’s already dark outside. I texted Ate Ria to inform my Mom that I will be coming home late. We’ll have our dinner here and I just can’t refuse. Plus, Alex offered me a ride back home. His Dad will be driving.

May naramdaman akong umupo sa tabi ko. Lumingon ako at tinitigan siya.

It was Yvenne.

She surprisingly has a big appetite. I think she almost ate all of the snacks Franco made for us. Kulang pa yata dahil naghahanap pa siya kanina habang nagpapaliwanag si Franco.

“This is your first time hanging around with us, isn’t it?” She asked.

I simply nodded my head. “Yeah.”

It’s just so hard to strike up a conversation to the people who you feel intimated to and Yvenne’s making me feel that way.

“You should get used to it. We’re classmates after all.” She said and then offered me a drink.

It’s just soda. I drank a lot a while ago and I now have the urge to pee. May comfort room kaya rito sa loob ng kwarto ni Franco?

“No, thank you. Uh, excuse me.” Tumayo ako at naglakad palapit kay Camille.

Franco’s room is crowded. The boys are playing video games while the girls are busy taking pictures on the balcony. It’s kind of suffocating.

I saw Camille sitting on the sofa with Alex. They’re both laughing hard while smacking each other.

“Brooke! Halika rito! May pag-uusapan tayo!” She yelled as soon as she spotted me standing near them.

Nilapitan ko na sila. “What is it?”

Tinuro niya si Alex na napatigil sa pagtawa. “Ang kapal talaga ng mukha ni Pres! Akalain mo ‘yon?! Nireject ba naman si Catherine!” Bulalas niya sabay tawa.

Napahilamos ng mukha si Alex at agad na tinakpan ang bibig ni Camille.

“Camille, ano ba?! Secret nga lang natin ‘yon eh! Epal ka talaga kahit kailan!” He looks constipated right now.

I remained silent as I watch them slapping each other’s arms.

“Tse! Marunong ka na pa lang umayaw sa mga babae? Grabe ha, choosy ka pa?! Diba first love mo yun?! Pagkakataon mo na iyon, Pres! Pinakawalan mo pa?!” She’s still laughing while Alex is desperately chocking her.

Gusto kong matawa pero pinigilan ko na lang ang sarili ko. It’s not appropriate to laugh at someone’s situation even if you consider that person as your friend.

“I don’t love her anymore, okay?! That’s already ancient history.” He answered frustratingly. I think he’s telling the truth.

Binitawan niya si Camille at nag-ayos ng upo. Poor, Camille. She looks like she’s been raped by twenty guys.