Monarch High: War of the Brats

CHAPTER 52

I hate it when someone calls me Priscillane. That's why I came up with the nickname Pink, short for Priscillane Nikola that my mother gave. Aside from the fact that it's too mouthful to say, I could hear Priscilla's name from it... and it gives a different vibe... whenever I hear being called Priscillane... I always remember Priscilla and what I did to her.

I guess I couldn't just leave everything behind and be happy knowing that I killed someone, knowing that I could've done something, but I chose the wrong option... That I could've saved her, but I left the room.

Regrets... It's too hard to conquer and knowing that I've been living with it after what happened to my sister, I guess, I was never happy.

I chose to open my eyes despite my heavy eyelids, I tried moving my fingers first before I finally I opened my mouth. I felt so tired but remembering what I did before I came here... I understand.

"Pink? Pink! She's awake! She's awake!"

Nakita kong tumayo si Mae mula sa kanyang kinauupuan at lumabas ng silid. I roamed my eyes around the whole room and realized I was at the hospital. Did I faint? The last thing I remember was Priscilla's hands on my neck... choking me to death for not saving her.

My gaze landed on the people entering the whole name. My lips broke into a little smile when I saw sovereigns. Unang lumapit sa 'kin si Pip at hinawakan ang kamay ko.

"How do you feel? Are you okay? Nahihilo ka ba? Please, tell me..."

I couldn't seem to say a word for now. My throat was dry, so I signed them that I needed water. Mukhang naiintindihan naman nila at mabilis na inabot ni Gina ang bottled water na nasa mesa. After drinking it, I retraced what Pip queries were.

"I-I'm fine. Hindi ako nahihilo. Medyo nauuhaw lang..."

Nakahinga naman sila nang maluwag dahil sa sinabi ko. Kanya-kanya silang upo sa bakanteng sofa habang si Pip at nanatiling nasa gilid ko lang na nakatayo, critically observing me.

"You're at the hospital. Ano ba kasing nangyari? Nakita ka na namin na dala-dala ni Pip na walang malay..." si Mae.

Tiningnan ko si Pip. His grip on my hand tightened. I gave him a small smile before looking at the sovereigns, waiting for my answer.

"Medyo masama lang ang pakiramdam ko..." I said in a small voice.

They seemed unconvinced, though, but they remained quiet the whole time and didn't ask questions anymore. Napatingin lang kami sa pinto nang makitang nagbukas ito.

My lips parted. "K-Kuya..."

He quickly went on me and gave me a tight hug. He also checked my body if I had bruises or something kaya napangiti ako.

"Ayos na ako, Kuya..."

"What the hell happened, Priscillane? Buti na lang at tinawagan ako ni Mae," he asked worriedly while stroking my hair on the back and kissing my forehead.

Tumikhim si Cal kaya napatingin si Kuya sa direksyon nila.

"Mawalang-galang lang, pero, sino ka?"

I chuckled. Even Kuya smiled at his question. He looked at me, and I nodded. I can't always hide this from them, anyway. Lalo't lalong lumiliit ang mundo namin.

"I'm Primus Rosales. Priscillane's—

"Brother?!"

Napangiwi kaming lahat dahil biglaang gulat na sigaw ni Gina. They all looked surprise, though of course except Mae and Pip.

"We didn't even know about this..." Hurricane trailed off before looking at me. "Kuya mo talaga 'yan?"

I raised a brow. "Bakit? Duda ka?"