Bow Down, Master (Book One)

Chapter Sixteen

Snobber

Chapter Sixteen — Phoenix's PoV

Since today is Friday, improper uniform is allowed and at the same time, Friday is what they call 'Wash Day'. So I wore a black shirt inside and tucked it in my tight jeans, I topped it with a black jacket, partnered it with my gray timberlands, a chain necklace and a plain black headband to finish my look.

Lumabas na ako ng bahay ko nang makasalubong ko ang grupo nung isang resident na babae dito sa village. I think they're out for a run. I threw them one glance while walking towards my Ford F-150 2020 kasi alam kong nakatingin sila sa akin.

I'm about to open the door when one of them walked to my spot.

"Hi, what's your name?" tanong niya na may halong pagpapacute.

"Phoenix." 

"Oh, what a nice name. Saan punta mo? Can you come with us for a bit?" she asked with puppy eyes. Bahagya akong nandiri sa inaasal nitong babaeng 'to at napansin niya ata iyon.

Hinarap ko siya habang nakangiwi. "I'm going to school. I'd rather go to my classes than be with your group. Sorry, ladies." Hindi naman ako nagkacutting, I just used it para makatakas na.

I saw them walk away with a bad mood. I was about to start my car's engine when my phone beeped.

From: 09*********

Remember to befriend Reinette Mordeau, if you don't, things will be worse.

Who the hell could this be? Atsaka, anong connect nun sa pakikipag-kaibigan ko sa kaniya? Is she someone important? No. Is she someone that is worthy? Slight. 

Let's see what can I do, pero pag siya na mismo hindi naki-cooperate, edi wag.

I drove to school while thinking about what happened yesterday. Ang daming nangyari, ang daming gulo, biglang dumami ang mga tanong na hindi mahanapan ng sagot. Hindi mo na alam kung sino ang kalaban o kakampi.

Pero dahil ako si Phoenix Lamoire, hindi pwede ang mga 'yan lalo na kung sa teritoryo ko.

Hindi ko namalayan na nakarating na ako sa university. Nakapasok na ako sa school grounds at agad naman akong naghanap ng space na mapapag-parkingan. 

I parked successfully and gathered my stuff before getting out. Sandali akong natigilan nang makita ko ang isang Matte Black Lamborghini. 

I was stunned, akala ko ako lang ang nakapag-ship nito dito sa Pilipinas. Curious din ako sa kung sinong ka-schoolmate kong 'to at mukhang yayamanin ata. But too bad, their car is just one of my toys.

Sumandal ako sa pintuan ng driver's seat habang nakahalukipkip, hinihintay na lumabas ang tao mula sa kotse. Sisilipin ko sana kaso tinted.

A few minutes passed when the owner of the car went out. Nang makita ko ang lumabas galing sa Lambo ay bahagyang nanlaki ang mga mata ko at napa-awang ang bibig ko.

Who wouldn't be surprised if iniisip mo lang kanina, nakikita mo na ngayon? 

"Well, good morning." I greeted her with a smirk. She looked at me and frowned. Tignan mo 'to, ang aga-aga nakabusangot agad, hindi pa bumati pabalik!