I was left here all alone! My Twin is with her girlfriend and Hillary's nowhere to be found. She didn't go to class for the whole day. Actually, I also don't have the willingness to attend class. I got tired last Saturday because of our birthday and I experience so much downfall yesterday, Sunday. I cried and cried, I did not even eat. My alibi? I am so exhausted and I feel like I'm sick, buti na lang naniwala sila.
So, who would still like to go to school having those heavy feelings? Hay. But, I still need to be in class, I don't want them to get confused about my actions.
I'm just here at the bench, waiting for Manong Luke to fetch me while these students are busy taking pictures of me. I also saw Zeus, walking with his friends through somewhere. I don't know where they're heading to. I wanted to call him and ask about Hillary, but I decided not to. Baka kung anu-anong issue na naman ang kumalat. We're not close nor know each other, so why we're talking? That's probably what others might think.
Suddenly, I received a message from Manong Luke. Sabi niya nasira ang gulong ng sasakyan at kasalukuyan pa itong inaayos. So, I'd decided to go to the nearest mall and look for the books our Science teacher told us earlier.
"What a small world," a familiar voice suddenly uttered. We've met only once, but his voice marked in my mind already. I did not turn my back to face him. I pretended like I didn't hear him talked. "Sky Abellera," this time I immediately faced him.
"How did you know my name?" I asked. I tried using my normal voice though I really am curious now.
He chuckled and said, "you didn't know you're so popular, Sky? Sa school namin ang daming babaeng nagkakandarapa sa'yo even in other schools. So, how to be you?"
With a smirk on my lips, I replied, "you can never be me."
"I guess this is why Hillary likes you," he uttered while pretending like he's looking for a book. "You're so cool, Sky," he continued.
"She doesn't like me," I replied.
He looked at me and his eyes were telling me 'are you joking?' "Stop the crap, Sky, I know that you're the reason why Hillary transferred in your school," he said.
Anong alam ng taong 'to?
"You're talking sh*ts, Clarkson," I replied.
He laughed so hard, making other people look on us. Tsk! "I saw your picture in her wallet, Sky," he uttered again. "I thought it was your twin, but after knowing that he likes someone else and you were always in Hillary's side, I then conclude that it was you. You're reason why Hillary ended our friendship."
This time ako na 'yong natawa. "Ako? Ako pa 'yong rason? Are you damn sure about it?" his brows knitted, "isn't it you, Clarkson? You and your immaturity. Who the hell would bully his best friend because he got dumped? Ikaw lang Clarkson, ikaw lang. So, you were the reason why your friendship ended! Don't let me get involved," seriousness is written on my face when I said that.
He remained silent. Nagsusukatan lang kami ng tingin. He's brows are still knitted while I am showing him my damn smile.
"Stay away from Hillary," he uttered after a minute.
"And, why should I follow you?"
"Just follow me."
"Are you my God?"
"SHUT THE HELL UP, ABELLERA!"
I chuckled, "chill, man," I replied. Tuluyan na talaga naming nakuha ang atensyon ng lahat.
"Stay away from her kung ayaw mong mabura sa mundo," he seems giving me a warning. Lol, as if he can.
"Go on, Clarkson, I won't stop you," I said, smiling. "But, I want to remind you that you're just a Martin and I'm an Abellera. In short, I got everything, but you only got one-fourth of what I have," I was about to leave, but I forgot something, "and, one more thing, I have Hillary-"
Sh*t, man! Did he just hit my face with his damn fist?!
I grabbed his collar, full force, "WHO GAVE YOU THE PERMISSION TO HIT ME?!" I asked, enraged. I felt the blood flows from my lower lip. Sh*t!
"Awatin niyo na!"
"Tumawag kayo ng security guard!"
"Bilis na!"
I heard them blabbered. But, I didn't move just a bit.
"SKY!"
I immediately looked at her. She's alone, but she dressed so well. She also got light makeup and accessories. I wonder what she's up to.
I was back to myself when Clarkson removed my hand and said, "see you again, Abellera," he then runs and leave.
"Sky," Hillary finally approaced me, "d-dumudugo 'yong labi mo," she uttered, sounded so worried.
"Sa'n ka galing?" I asked and confusion can really be seen on my face.
She was about to reply, but a Security Guard suddenly appeared, "anong nangyayari rito?" he asked.
He looked at me, so I walked closer to him, then I said, "good afternoon, Chief. Nothing serious happened."
"Ano? Eh, dumudugo nga 'yang labi mo. Asan ang kaaway mo?"
"He's gone."
"At, dito pa kayo nag-away, ha."
"That's why I'm sorry. Can you let this pass?"
"Hindi pwede-"
"Sky?" oh, sh*t! How on Earth Dad's here?! "Anong nangyari sa'yo?" he asked with knitted brows.
"It's nothing serious, Dad," I replied.
"Sinong gumawa nito?"
"Dad, could you please let this pass? Just this one."
Sana pumayag.
"Mag-uusap tayo sa bahay," he said and face the Security Guard, "he's my son at ako nang bahalang mangaral sa kaniya. Pasensya na kayo sa nangyari," he bowed down to show his sincerity and the Guard just nodded. We finally end the scene at dumiretso ako sa sasakyan ni Dad with Hillary. Ayaw niya sanang sumama, but Dad insisted.
Tahimik lang kami sa buong byahe. Hillary's at the back. I can clearly see her keeps on looking at me from the mirror. She's really worried, no doubt.
Bumaba na kami ng sasakyan at pagpasok namin sa loob andoon si Sun at Mommy sa living room.
"Oh, you're here-Sky? What happened to you?" Mom is now worried, too. Tsk!
"Twin, ba't pumutok 'yang labi mo?"
"Okay, calm down, everyone," I replied, but it seems like they didn't hear me. Tanong pa rin sila nang tanong.
"It's all because of me," Hillary suddenly said. Lahat kami napatingin sa kaniya. "I'm sorry," she added.
"What are talking about, Hillary?" I asked.
"Ako naman talaga 'di ba, Sky? Ako 'yong sinusundan ni Clarkson at 'di ikaw kaya nagulat na lang ako kung ba't ka niya sinuntok, eh. Kasalanan ko ang lahat," her tears started falling! Sh*t!
"Who's that Clarkson?" Sun asked.
"He's my ex-best friend," Hillary replied.
"Oh, and why did he hit, Sky?" Dad asked.
"He's jealous," and her answer makes everyone placed in silence.
Damn this! Hindi nalang sana ako nagtungo sa Mall if I knew this will happen. Just...sh*t!