Eyes On Her

Chapter 5

"A-Anong gagawin mo sa akin?"

He didn't say anything. Instead, he lifted his free hand-the one that is not holding my wrist-and tuck the little string of my hair that is covering my face behind my ear.

I just realized that his eyes is now back to its normal color. Grey with a tint of blue. I can't help but to admire its uniqueness.

His gaze never left mine kaya ako nalang ang nag-iwas ng tingin. Kahit saan na tumatama ang paningin ko para maiwasan lang ang mata niya. And also am also thinking how to break loose from him.

"We need to talk first," he said, almost a whisper.

"B-Bitawan mo muna ako... " sa wakas ay may lakas na ako para sabihin 'yon.

Something flashed on his eyes but it immediately disappeared when he blinked. "Later. I still like you closer."

My pulse quickened. Ano daw?

We heard a loud knock from the door, breaking the heavy tension between us.

"Anak? Are you still awake? Bakit naka-lock ang pinto ng kwarto mo?"

Mas lalo pang nanlaki ang mata ko nang marinig ang boses ni Mom. Napatingin ako sa Headmaster. He was looking on the door. No! This can't be! I have to warn my Mom about him!

"M-Mommy!" I shouted. "Help-hmp!"

"Don't." He gently put one of his finger on my lip, shutting me up.

Napatitig ako sa mga mata niyang walang emosyon na nakatitig sa akin. Gone the playful emotion earlier. Nanlalamig ako sa titig niya. His eyes reminded me that he will surely kill mom just like what he did to that man.

"I want to talk to her for a second," sabi ko.

Napatitig siya sa akin saglit bago niya ako binitawan. I can feel his heavy state on the back of my head. Nanginginig ang kamay na binuksan ko ang pinto at bumungad sa akin ang nag-aalalang mukha ng aking ina.

"Mom..." I opened the door, just enough to hide the Headmaster who is now sitting on my bed.

Marahang hinawakan ni Mom ang pisngi ko. "Ayos ka lang ba, 'nak'? Don't lie to me. Alam namin ng Dad na may problema sayo. Do you want to talk to us?"

I smiled to assure her that I'm okay. "I'm perfectly fine, Mom. How about you po? Hindi pa po ba kayo matutulog?"

"I was about to. I'm here to check up on you. You didn't eat dinner, hindi ka ba nagugutom?"

Umiling ako. "Hindi po, Mom. I already eat something before I got home kaya busog pa po ako."

I lied. Hindi ako nakakain ng snacks kanina dahil palagi nalang akong nawawalan ng gana sa tuwing naaalala ko ang lalaking kinagat ng lalaking nasa loob ng kwarto ko ngayon.

"Oh, okay." Mom nodded but I know that deep inside her want to ask more. "If you need something, nasa kwarto lang kami ng Dad mo."

Ngumiti ako. Hindi ko na napigilan at niyakap ko na siya. "Good Night, Mom."

"Good Night, Sweetie. Sweet dreams."

My mother planted a kiss on my cheek before leaving me alone. Nang masiguro kong nakapasok na siya sa kwarto nila ni Dad, isinara ko na din ang pinto ng kwarto ko.

"Hey," he said as soon as I closed the door.

That jerk headmaster was now leaning on the wall with his arms crossed in his chest.