𝗠𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝟭 | Scales of Chaos
Rain Vermillion wanted to know the truth behind her hometown's tragedy ten years ago, but it was difficult. She is always accompanying the doctor, who adopted her and took care of him as a payment...
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“He will be the death of me!”
“Aw, poor angel. It’s okay, sabi nga nila; the longer the grass, the longer the life! ”
“Who the fuck said that?”
Ibinaba ko ang librong binabasa ko nang bumukas ang pintuan ng aming dorm. I looked at Trisha and Angel as they entered. Kaagad naman silang lumapit sa akin nang makita ako na nakaupo sa sofa.
“Hi, Rainy! Na-miss mo ako, ‘no?” Nginitian ko lang si Trisha nang yakapin niya ang braso ko at sumandal sa akin. “Mabuti ka pa, hindi ka pinapagalitan kahit hindi ka pumapasok ng klase.”
She gave me a puppy smile as she let go of my arm and let me sit properly. “Gusto ko rin ma-suspend kung gan’on.”
“Hay, Trishamae Gardner.” Umiling-iling si Angel na siyang nakaupo sa sofa na nasa harapan namin. She then looked at the books on the mini table just between us. “Suspended sila, pero tinambak naman sila ng assignment ng mga professors niyo.”
She’s right. Hindi lang kami suspended ni Nath, binigyan din kami ng additional na punishment ng mga professors. Parang ayaw nila kami huminga sa dami ng pinapagawa. Ang dami kong tasks na tatapusin at librong babasahin. Kaunti pa lang nga ang natatapos ko, pero drained na ako.
"Oh," sinara ko ang libro na hawak ko bago binalingan si Angel. "Is Nath done with his tasks?"
"That’s the problem," her voice is filled with worry and disappointment. Hinugasan niya ang kaniyang mukha ng kamay at saka malalim na napabuntong hininga. "He burned it."
My lips gaped. “A-All of it?”
“All of it.”
Narinig ko na lang ang malakas na tawa ni Trisha sa tabi ko. “Oh, my gods! Another aayusin ni ate Angel, check!”
"I don’t know anymore," Angel whispered with despair as her hand massaged her forehead. "He will be the cause of my death."
Trisha chuckled again. “Very good si bunso!”
I must say, ibang level ang kagaguhan ng isang ‘yon. I wouldn't be surprised if he decided to burn down the entire academy next, just for fun. It's tempting to drown him over and over until he comes to his senses.
“Oh, before I forget, the professors finally announced the midterm examination, and it will happen next month,” Angel stated. “Better be ready, Rain. The exams here at the academy are not like those at the other normal schools in town. It challenges everything in us.”
