Boy Series# 1: The Badboy's Prisoner (REVISED)

Chapter Nine

[Chapter Nine]

Dalawang linggo.

Dalawang linggo simula nung nangyari sa tower ay hindi niya na ako muling kinausap. I just don't understand, why? I should be happy... because I'm free....

Wala nang mangungulit sa akin.

But why do I feel so bothered?

I need answers! Hindi ako nakakapag-isip ng maayos! Sa tuwing nagtatagpo kami ay hindi niya ako tinatapunan ng tingin. Nilalagpasan niya lang ako na para bang hangin lang ako sa buhay niya.

That I don't existed at all!

I released a deep sighed. His words last week came back to my mind when I confronted him. I saw him walking towards the auditorium and decided to end this confused mind.

Caleb clearly warned him to stay away from me.

For what reason? Because of the incident?

I can't take this anymore.

"Why are you avoiding me, Saige?"  his cold—dead eyes bore to mine. His raked his hair in annoyance. Namulsa ito sa harapan ko.

"I'm not avoiding you.." his tone is monotonous. Saglit niyang inayos ang bag niya saka tamad na tumingin sa akin.

I scoffed. "Narinig kong sinabi ni Caleb na layuan mo ako. Why, Saige? Is it because of Samuel?" his brooding features turned shades darker.

"Why can't you just be happy? You're free, walang nang mangngungulit sayo. And besides, we only had a deal. Stop acting like we're friends."

That hit me. Big time.

"F-fine, then. Hindi ko rin naman gustong mapalapit sa'yo. You're a walking nightmare." tinalikuran ko siya at humakbang papalayo. Nakakatatlong hakbang pa lang ako nang magsalita siya.

"Yes, I'm a nightmare. Hindi mo alam kung ano ang tunay kong pagkatao, better stay that way."

Pinilig ko ang ulo sa naalala. I should forget him. I was on my way to the Chemistry Lab when Maxie texted me.

Maxie: Zara, favor please. Paki-kuha naman ng damit ko sa locker room. Malapit ka naman di'ba?

Me: Why? Did those girls bully you again?

Me: Just bring it, please. Nilalamig na ako dito.

I want to report those girls for what they did to my friend, but Maxie always disagrees. Ayaw niya raw ng gulo at ayaw niyang makilala ng ibang tao.

Like she's hiding from someone.

Lumiko ako sa dulo ng pasilyo papuntang locker room. Wala naman kaming klase ngayon dahil Sport's championship ngayon. Students from Grace Field are coming here to witness their players.

I went to Maxie's locker to pick up her clothes. Matapos ko itong ilagay sa bag ko ay sinara ko na ang locker niya.

"Hmm..." My footsteps halted when I heard an unusual sound. Nilibot ko ang paningin kung saan nanggagaling ang kakaibang tunog na 'yun.