Decrypting Ciphers Volume I (COMPLETED)

Chapter 9: A Game of Riddles

Chapter 9: A Game of Riddles

Lynch's POV

I had a frown etched on my face on that one fateful day. This is the worst day of my life.

I woke up with lots of boxes on my door and a text message from my parents. They couldn't even bother to call.

I drove on the way to Arya's dorm na nakasimangot parin. Pagdating ko ay kumatok ako sa kaniyang pinto, "Arya!", na binuksan naman niyang may malaking ngiti sa kanyang mukha.

She was dressed in a short dress, which she matched with a maong shorts. Her hair was braided into that style they called fish made? or was it fin tail? I don't remember. But just by looking at her, you'd know that she put more effort in her look today than her usual get up. To be honest, she looks good today.

Indirect kiss. Ugh! Naalala ko nanaman ang pambobola niya sa akin! Kainis naman oh!

"Hoy, asungot! Ngumiti ka naman! Maganda ang araw ngayon." She was right. Good weather rarely appear during BER months.

I frowned, even though I didn't want to ruin her good day, I also couldn't help but be kind of strict with her outfit. "Ano ba naman kasi niyang damit mo? Nakakadistract! Can't you change into something less revealing?" Just because half day lang kami ngayon at free day, doesn't mean na dapat niyang ipakita ang lahat.

"Tangeks! Revealing na ba to? Halos isang talampakan na nga ang size netong short eh."

"If you're not going to change, then I'm not going to give you a ride." I had to lower my voice to give effect as authoritive. Unfortunately, she is a very stubborn girl. Sumimangot siya at biglang umalis papunta sa ibang direksyon, "Edi huwag! Who needs your ride, anyway?! Magtataxi na lamang ako."

You have got to be kidding me. Lumakad siya sa dulo ng kalsada at aktong sasada na sana ng jeep nang bigla kong ipinalibot ang aking mga braso sa kanyang waist at binuhat papunta sa kotse ko. "Fine! Don't change, Let's go." I scoffed at her. Nagaalala lang naman ako na baka mapagtripan siya ng mga lalake.

The ride to school was silent and awkward. I knew she was a little mad at me but I can't really stay mad at her that long. I wanted to say sorry, that I overreacted or something like that but I was embarrased. Tinalikuran pa niya ako para hindi ko siya makita.

Nang makarating na kami sa school, biglaan niyang binuksan ang pinto at umalis. Pumunta siya sa backseat para kunin ang mga gamit niya but I immediately took them. "Give me my bags!"

"No! Not unless you hear me out."

"Fine!" Akala ko didingin na niya ang sorry ko. Psh! Iniwan niya lang akong nakatunganga doon. I groaned. Hinabol ko siya at nang malapit na ako, kinuha ko ang kanyang kamay at hinila siya papunta sa akin. I embraced her and deepened the hug so that her eyes were on the same level to my mouth. "I'm sorry, Arya. I overreacted. I want you to know that I was only thinking about your safety..." And even though I was afraid to admit it, I said, "You look really pretty today."

"Che!" Napatawa ako dahil imbes na bumitaw siya ay hinigpitan niya ang yakap at inamoy ako. "Are you sniffing me?"

The day dragged on. And even though Arya said that she forgave me, I couldn't help but feel bad because she didn't even glance at me during our Economics, which is the second class I have with her.

The next time I saw her was during lunch. And just by seeing her apologetic expression, I knew something was off. "Hey, you ready?"

I immediately frowned upon seeing her expression. "Hey, Lynch..." She scratched the back of her neck. Anxious. The scratching on her nape indicates that she is anxious, the fact that she is looking on top of my head rather than my eyes means that she is faking eye contact, the way that her eyes are blinking way too fast also means that she is about to say a lie. Conclusion: Ang mga susunod na sasabihin niya ay walang katotohanan at kahit labag sa kanyang kalooban ay magsisinungaling siya.