Beneath The Play

Chapter 10

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Fragments

We talked, he explained, I listened. That's it. Why would I overthink that Cadmium's have a huge problem? Because, damn, he's been acting so weird lately. Is it because hindi kami nag honey-moon? But he chose that! I mean I asked him about it and he said that it's fine, we can just eat dinner.

My thoughts were interuptted when Noreen clapped in front of me.

"Ayos ka lang?" Bahagyang pinanliitan n'ya ako ng mata at  lumapit kay Zea.

"Nag-honey moon na kayo?" Napakurap-kurap ako sa tanong n'ya.

Paano n'ya nalaman yon? At saka ko naalalang may singsing pala ako sa aking kamay. Pero, kahit na! Do I was so showy and obvious? I don't think so.

"Paano n'yo nalaman na kasal na'ko? Nandoon ba kayo kagabi? "

Umikot ang mata ni Zea bago nagsalita. Si Noreen naman ay napabuntong hininga lang saka kumagat ng Cheese burger at uminom ng milk tea.

"Gosh, Danielle! Napaka-transparent mo talaga! We were just trying to prank you!"  Si Zea na inigaw kay Noreen ang burger.

"Si Zea yon. S'ya yong nag-iisip ng prank prank na 'yan. Sakit n'yo kasi sa ulo ng boyfriend mo Holley. May pabukas-bukas pa ng pintuan at pahalik-halik pa sa noo. Tapos dinalan ka pang lunch, eh, Wala pa kaming alam na mag-boyfriend na ganoon so–"

"We came up with the conclusion you guys were married. It's honestly a joke but now that you say it, congrats!"

"Happy marriage!" Si Noreen.

"Yeah, Happy marriage even though you didn't invite us. Happy marriage still." Si Zea na nagtatampo at inagaw naman ang milk tea ni Noreen.

''How can I invite you, huh? We married in a speed of light! I don't even see it coming! "

"You witch! Fiancee ka tapos you don't know?!" umismid si Zea.

"Okay. Okay. I'm sorry, okay?"

"Forgiven. Now, tell us what's the tea?" si Zea.

"Come on, let her rest." si Noreen.

"Yes, Zea. Lemme rest for the meantime. I'll have some chika for you next time."

Nginisian ko sila pareho na kapuwa nila ikinanganga. Napahalaklak ako bago nagtungo sa restroom para ayusin ang damit.

"Uh-huh..." Napatingin ako sa babaeng katapat ko si cubicle.

I was trying to pee but nothing's came out kaya naman napagpasyahan kong mag-lagay ng panty liners nang marinig ko ang boses sa kabila.

"Hush now, I'll kill her next time.." it's a familiar voice speaking.

"Oh, don't worry. I'll handle that."

Hindi ko ugaling makiusisa pero dahil sa lakas ng boses n'ya at pagkasabi n'ya ay dinig na dinig ko. I gazed at her shoes and I see her wearing a black strappy stilettos.

Hinintay ko ang ilang minuto bago s'ya makalabas pero hindi s'ya lumabas kaya naman lumabas na ako. I was horrified when I felt a knife slightly stabbed on my stomach. I turned around only to see a girl behind me. Her hair is tied up on a high ponytail, she's wearing a black dress and black mask.

"Tell me what have you heard, woman." She snarled.

Hindi kaagad ako nakasagot kaya naman mas naramdaman ko ang kutsilyo na dumiin sa'kin. Makapal Ang tela ng damit ko pero ramdam na ramdam ko ang pagtusok nito sa'kin.