The Crown Sinners

28: The Path That Nobody Walks On

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#TCS28: The Path That Nobody Walks On

Amythee Hope's POV

"Saglit! Saglit!" Napalingon ako sa bigla na lang humablot sa 'kin sa brason, muntik ko na s'yang ibalibag kung hindi n'ya lang mabilis na tinggal 'yung kamay n'ya bago ko pa s'ya mahawakan. He had his arms up, like he was surrendering but he has something to say.

"Bakit?" Kunot noo kong tanong.

"Do you know this place? Marunong kang makipag racing? Nanalo ka na dati? May experience ka?" I chuckled lightly by his non-stop questions. This guy. He doesn't even look like a Filipino, but he speaks like a local. I mean, he looked more American.

Sumakay ako ro'n sa kotse tapos sumunod kaagad 'yung lalaki. Does he want me to win this or what?

"Akala ko ba deal na?" I asked firmly.

"No, I mean yes, but you know? Answer my questions at least." I laughed softly when I heard him panicked. Sobrang uneasy n'ya. Nakakatawa na lang.

"Okay," I shrugged my shoulders. "First, I'm not familiar with this place, this is my first time."

"Tangina—Seryoso ka?!" Wow, ang lutong n'ya magmura. Nakakaloka.

I nodded, "Ah, yeah?"

"Sheez! How are you supposed to win!? Pa'no 'yung experience? Meron ba?" Natatarantang tanong n'ya. Oh, my gosh, this guy is hilarious! He's a nervous wreck. I thought people in here are you know... evils? Something along those lines.

"Ahm, I have an experience." I told him hesitantly, his eyes widened with surprise. I swear, if this is the definition of those sparkly eyes that they were saying, this will be the perfect example.

"TALAGA!? SAAN?! What's the result?"

"With my friends. Never won, even once."

Jaw dropped. Shoulders dropped. Face palmed. Yes, that's his triple reaction.

I mean, tinuruan kami ng parents namin 'nun when it comes to driving and racing. I'm not really sure but I think we are pretty decent. Or not?

Tapos si Theon, si Akira, si Pierce? Never ako nanalo sa tatlong 'yun! Halimaw 'yun sa racing eh! Pati nga sina Art. Kumbaga, yep, ako kulelat pagdating sa 'min. Nakakainis mang aminin, iba talaga sila eh!

"Goodbye, 5 million pesos..." Sobrang lungkot n'ya talaga kaya naman natawa ako.

"May map ka ng place?" I questioned gently. I need to at least familiarize myself with the place. Para naman hindi ako masurpresa na may corners, hairpins, o straights pala sa landmark na 'yun, baka magasgasan ko pa 'yung kotse kapag nagdrift ako.

Although he seemed like he lost all the hopes, he still showed me the map through his phone. I studied the track. I realized that this place was huge. Almost an abandoned town, not really a city.

Malapit sa mga bundok at saka sa tagong tago. Hindi mo aakalain na may ganitong lugar. Minsan nagtatakha na rin ako ba't alam nina Rebel mga ganitong lugar. The last time, it was Gabby whom we met in an underground city. Now, this.

"What's the race about?" I asked.

"First to cross the finish line." Oh, pabilisan.

"Where's the starting point and the finish line?" I did not bother to look at him, as I am memorizing the track. Downhill. Pretty sure, this race will be downhill. And there are multiple corners and consecutive hairpins.