"WHY did you think of staying here first,Reign?" I couldn't help but ask.
She turned to me for a moment then looked back at the food."M-mom and Dad commands me to." She said smiling.
I nodded as a response."For how long?"I asked again."M-maybe after your t-training." My cousin stammered and didn't look at me.
I just ignored her because sometimes she is always like that.
"How many months or days do we practice or train?" I asked then bit the patty.
se swallowed the food in his mouth first then she replied. "Maybe a month or two? It depends on the rehearsal..If you are okay, even if your training is less than a month you can go home."She said.
"Wait, go home? W-where are we going to train then?" I asked.
"In Tagaytay." She replied and my eyes widened. "There you will stay throughout your training and you will be excused in your classes..You will only study there when there is a request because the professors will email your lessons at your account."She explained.
"If you want to finish right away, you're good and do good. You can also expect that after that you will be qualified to be installed in your parents' position."
"And one thing." She added."Prepare yourself."She said.
I looked at her in surprise."Prepare? For what,Reign?"I asked then drank some juice.I got up then took our plate and walked to the sink."F-for death."She replied which stopped me from walking .
Trembling rumbled in my chest and I swallowed several times due to dry throat because of what he said .
Because she said that,it seems like I want to back off, but I don't want to disappoint my family.
"D-death?Don't joke like that!" I laughed as if I said then I finally put the dishes in the sink.
"Y-you have too, Carmella." She said.
I looked at her swallowing more .
"Just... N-nothing, don't mind it." She recovered then hurriedly walked to the room.
Seriously,death right away? But why am I still surprised? Eh even though I know you should be ready because life there is dangerous?You are really stupid,Carmella!
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"YOU SURE you don't want to go out with me?"Reign asked.
It's Wednesday and we don't have school, all the teachers have a sudden meeting.
"Not thanks,Im good."Smiling,I refused again.
Earlier she asked me if I wanted to go to the mall.
I wish,in case the words he said last night did not disappear from my brain and mind. I feel like I'm floating all night.Ugh!
"Okay, I'll go ahead!"She said.
"Okay! Take care!"
"You too, bye!" She shouted because she was already walking out.
I fell down on my bed then stared at my cabinet.There are three drawers there. I got up then walked over there.I opened the third drawer and took what was there .
"Mama's Gun ..." I whispered then caressed it.
I smiled sadly and then returned it to my drawer.Since they died, the police only found Mama's gun, they did not find any equipment for my dad.
I wonder why is that, but I just let it pass.Then I started keeping my mothers gun.For a memory.
Oh,gosh!Why did they choose this life?Can't I really back down?
"Whatever ."I mumbled as I climbed to my bed.I just took my laptop and then watched a K-drama series.
When I got bored, just used Facebook app my phone while wearing earphones.
That night my sister came back and she brought a bucket meal so that's what we ate for dinner.Then I went straight to my room and immediately went to sleep.
~THE NEXT DAY~
"Carmella! Wake up, Trina and Maria is here!"I heard Reign knocking on my bedroom door.
I woke up drowsy and then stretched and drank water.
"Yeah!I'm Awake!"I shouted then stood up and took my towel.
I immediately went to the bathroom then took a shower and brushed..Then I did my skincare on my face then I applied foundation, light lipstick and blush-on.
When I put on our uniform, I took my bag and checked to see if the equipment was complete there .
Our uniform is white with nurse uniform.White blouse and white skirt.It has a plate on the left chest where the name of the school,course and section is written.
There is also an I.D card with the lace hidden under the blouse,you can only see the picture of us
"Let's go!" Trina and Maria said in a hurry.
I wondered."Why are you in rush,huh?It's still early!"I asked
"Just hurry!" Maria said then they pulled me.
I just shouted goodbye to Reign because they already pulled me and immediately put me in my car .
They also brought theirs.They preceded me then Trina followed then Maria. Within 15 minutes we arrived immediately.It was between the two of them,Maria put her hand on my arm and Trina held my hand.
The two are really clingy, and wait! "Trina? What are you doing here?" I asked in surprise.
Uh because,she's a graduate right? What else will he do here at our school?
"Those who passed your Medical Practice on Tuesday will be on the bulletin!I want to see it."
She smiled and my eyes immediately widened!
"Oh! I forgot about that one!"I nervously said.
They both laughed at me.
"You're always on your phone tha----ouch!Im just joking!"Trina laughed.
When we arrived in front of the bulletin board I did not immediately approach. Many students also make me nervous!I hope I pass!
Yes, we do that every tuesday but I forgot that it was our exam on tuesday! Geez,Im so stupid!
"Omg, is that her?"
"Yeah, Carmella Vegas..Right?"
"Oh my god!"
"I wish I was her!"
I was surprised by their whispers especially when I heard my name.I was about to approach but suddenly the two shouted!
"Oh my gosh, Carmella!"Trina shouted.
"Girl! Congratulations!" Maria greeted.
They motioned for me to come and the students gave way,weird
Carmella Vegas .....99.9
My eyes widened then I checked to see if my grade was correct. I even followed the dots with my fingers!
"P-I'm perfect? I'm perfect!"I shouted then hugged Trina and Maria.
"Gosh, I envy her!"
"Right, I'm only 80!"
"Only 82!"
"What else am I? 79!"
I ignored the whispers and just looked at Maria's grade.
Marinella Sofia Valdez ... 96.9
I greeted Maria and hugged them again.I am so happy!We are currently looking at other grades as the school principal approaches us!
Omg,did we do something bad?! The students stepped aside and we were about to step aside but he stopped me and Trina and Maria stayed behind me.
"Y-yes, sir?" I asked nervously .
He smiled. "Don't be nervous, Miss Vegas."He laughed so I was blown away by the wind and lost my nervousness.
"Im here to tell you and your friend Marinella that you two are the only ones who have the highest scores ."He added and Maria and I were both surprised.
He motioned for her to be beside me and Trina stayed behind us. "Because of that, we want to give you both and award." He smiled.
"W-what is it, sir?" Maria asked.
"Since you are the only one with the highest score in your entire batch, we decided to give you a gift...By graduating you this Saturday." He said and we were amazed!
Even the students who were looking at us were silent and stunned!
"S-sir? Is that true? Maybe it's a joke, hehehe." I asked in shock and Sir laughed!
Omg, I mean ... Is that true ?!
"Ohmygod, Maria! We are about to graduate!"I shouted with joy then we hugged.
"Congratulations, please don't forget to come here on Saturday ." That's all and our principal has left.
"Omg, girls! Congrats!"Trina greeted then we both hugged
. We hugged her back and thanked her .
"C'mon, let's celebrity this!" Maria screamed softly then we laughed and walked back to the parking lot.
I swear, this is the happiest day in my life!