Amor Fati Series #1: Chasing Thy Fate

01

"Ms. Degracia? You're free later right? Could you please take Mr. Martinez a tour inside the campus?" halos malunok ko 'yong sariling laway ko dahil sa narinig.

Ito ba 'yong tinanong ni Leo kanina kung free ba raw ako mamaya? I to-tour ko pala 'tong loko na 'to?

"Pardon sir, but do I have to? I'm sure he's already big enough to take a stroll around. Hindi naman siya maliligaw. And literally, magkalapit lang 'yong buildings ng mga junior high, i don't think it's necessary." I reasoned out while putting my things into my backpack.

"it's the principal's order Ms. President, I really can't to anything about it." Ani ni sir at kinuha na 'rin 'yong laptop na nakalagay sa desk niya.

What's so special about him that even the principal herself insisted to tour him around?

"Puwede bang si Pearl nalang sir?" I asked hoping for the yes answer.

"Sadly, no." he smiled shyly "Have a great time Ms. President" paalam ni sir saka siya lumabas sa classroom.

I groaned in frustration. "Tangina naman required ba 'yon? Nakarating ka nga sa building ng senior high at nakabalik rin dito? 'di ka rin naman ata mamamatay kung hindi kita sasamahan." Maktol ko.

Good gracious. Ngayon lang ako na stress ng ganito.

"What's the big deal? It's just a tour. Muntik akong maligaw kanina in case you didn't know." aniya na isinukbit 'yong bag sa balikat niya.

I looked at Ivy who's smiling at us. Ayan na naman siya sa ngiti niya. For sure nag a-assume na 'yan na magkalilala kami dahil sa astahan namin ng Yohan na 'to.

Kung makapal mukha ni Casper, mas makapal 'yong mukha nito.

I sighed. "Tangina parang tanga naman 'to." bulong ko Saka isinukbit 'yong bag ko. Iiwanan ko nalang 'to sa library dahil doon din naman ako tatambay mamaya.

"Veronica?" I called the vice president'sa attention.

"Yes, Ms. President?" she asked holding her pen.

"I'd be gone for like..." tinignan ko si Yohan. "Ilang Oras ba kita ipapasyal?" he just shrugged.

"I don't know. Maybe until the school hours ended?" he said holding his nape. Inirapan ko siya.

Gaanon katagal? 'di naman ata 'to Isang continent lalakarin namin.

"Ano ka, bata?"

"Come on, dalawang subject Naman lang at dismissal na. And besides, it's the principal's order."

Nilingon ko si Veronica"... Til the end of the class hours. Please tell the last two subject teachers that we're excused. Make sure the cleaners later will do their part. Report what's necessary to report. Am I clear?" I instructed.

"Yes, Ms. President, consider it done. Have a great stroll you two!" aniya Saka bumalik na sa upuan niya, I saw a faint silly smile before she turn her back against me.

I just know that this would be hell.

"Great. Come on!" aniya at nauna na sa pinto.

Napatitig ako sa papalayo niyang bulto.

"What the heck is wrong with him?" I murmured as I followed him outside.

Sinabayan ko 'yong bilis ng paglalakad niya. He's tall compared to me. Hanggang tenga lang ako.

Why the heck am I comparing our heights?

"So..." panimula niya sabay lingon sa akin. "...Where do we go first?" tuloy niya.