DEVIN: The Vixen Archer

Chapter 05: Sedulous Twin

I catch my breath after closing the door to my house. Nakasandal ako sa likod ng pinto at napapikit. My heartbeat is still accelerated which definitely not the effect of my running.

I have high stamina because of my job. The reason is probably the contact earlier. Even if I'm not around his sight anymore, I can still feel his stare.

It's mesmerizing and full of unknown depths. I wonder...if he still remember me?

Thinking of it makes my heart vibrate that send shivers down to my spine.

Ilang taon na rin ang lumipas. Damn. I don't know why but I smell trouble. I mean there's no way for him to visit here without a reason.

"Hey, love. You alright?"

Muntik na akong napamura nang marinig ang boses ni Sejin. Tumikhim ako at hindi siya sinagot. I sigh and shove them out. I absurdly woke Faris up but he just replied me with a grunt. Sinipa ko siya sa tagiliran dahilan upang dumapa ito at umaray sa sakit.

"Argh! Stop it, Lanceyyy!"

"Wake up, dumbass! This isn't your house!"

Mabagal siyang bumangon ay ngumuso. "I'm still sleepy. And my head hurts!"

Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay. "Gago. 'Yan, inom pa." Namweywang ako. "Get up, Faris. Magsi-uwi na nga kayo sa bahay niyo."

I went to the kitchen at nilagpasan lang si Sejin na nakatitig sa akin. I place the food to the storage and drank water. Nang lumingon ako ay sakto ring pumasok silang dalawa sa kusina at umupo sa may counter table.

They look like waiting for their mother to give them food. But sorry to shatter their expectations. I'm not gonna do that. They are not kids anymore.

Sinundan nila ako ng tingin hanggang sa makalabas ako ng kusina. Morons.

Pumasok ako sa aking kwarto at umupo sa bintana. I wasn't even seated properly when I heard the familiar shouts of women in the plaza.

Damn. Don't tell me umabot sila dito?! What the heck?

Nang papalapit na 'yung sigaw ay para naming sumabay sa paligsahan ang puso ko sa bilis ng tibok. No, they won't reach here. My house is on the edge. Walang kaaya-ayang makikita rito.

I saw Sejin and Faris coming out from the house. Maybe to look what's happening. Sinundan ko sila ng tingin hanggang sa kanto at nang hindi ko na sila makita ay umalis ako sa bintana at sinara iyon.

I was planning to waste my time on the twin mountain when I came across a small house.

I'm very much aware that fight here is ordinary. Walang araw sa Devin na hindi nangyayari 'yon. But aside from a man and woman's voice, I can also hear the faint sound of cries coming from children.

Napairap ako. Can't they argue without involving the kids? Do they know that it can affect their child's mental health?

Nagpatuloy nalang ako sa paglalakad—binalewala 'yon nang makarinig ako ng pagkabasag.

I glance at the house once again. It became solemnly quiet that made my forehead knot. That made me change my direction. Walang pag-alin langan ang galaw ko patungo sa bahay at binuksan ang pinto. Bumungad sa akin ang dalawang bangkay na halos dumanak na ang dugo sa buong sahig.