Deluded
'Something is wrong'
I went out of the school that earlier. There, I saw my brother waiting for me. Nagdala na rin ako ng armas, incase of something that will suddenly happen.
"Happy Birthday," bati niya sa'kin at inabot ang isang maliit na box.
"What's this?" I asked.
"Just open it," sabi niya kaya binuksan ko nalang ito. A golden dagger welcomed me. "Like it?" Tanong niya na ikinatango ko. Yes, I like it.
"It has a poison in it. You can use it for protection," sabi niya and I nodded habang nakatingin sa dagger. I went inside the car at doon ay bumiyahe na kami.
"The battleship is near. Be safe." He said so I just nod again. I was also thinking about the battleship. Panigurado pagbalik ko, samu't saring sermon ang maririnig ko.
"We are here," sabi niya so I face the front view and there's a big house in front of our car.
Bumaba siya kaya bumaba na rin ako. I stormed the place. It's neat. It's organized. Maraming halaman na alagang-alaga which made my head crumples a bit.
Kuya hates plants.
"You planted all of these?" I asked and he nodded.
"Maganda ba? I almost spent 6 months planting all of these plants," he said. 6 months?
Akala ko ba galing siya sa States? Why would he spend his 6 months here kung kauuwi lang niya nung nagkita kami?
Something is wrong.
"Let's get inside, shall we?" He said and I just followed his path. I stare at his back. There is really something wrong with this guy.
"Magandang umaga po Master L-"
"The foods?" Putol niya sa sasabihin ng katulong niya. That really made me confused. Ayaw ni kuya na tinatawag siyang Master. And the maid was about to burst some name.
We went inside, nakahilera ang mga maids at binati kami. Too formal. Too many maids. Nakatingin lang ako sa likod ni kuya. He can handle himself kaya bakit siya kukuha ng katulong?
Way back then, ayaw niya nagpapatulong or nagpapa-assist sa mga katulong. Pero now, he almost had three to five maids.
"Let's eat." Sabi niya at pinaupo ako in a long table filled with many foods na parang fiesta. I stare at the foods. Ni isa wala ang paborito ko rito. Kuya used to cook my favorite foods for me but now, halatang mga maids niya ang nagluto and not him.
Damn.
I sighed and took my utensils as we eat quietly. None of us two dare to break the silence. The way he changed. It's too much. Ibang-iba na sa kuya na dati kong kilala at nakasama.
"Where do you want to go?" He asked after we ate. Pinagmasdan ko muna ang mansion niya. I was wondering kung saan ko gusto pumunta dito. Sa basement? Backyard? Rooftop? Training room?
His room.
"Let's go to your room." I said when I finally got decided and he just smile. A different smile. Hindi genuine. More like a grin.
Sinundan ko lang siya maglakad. Carpeted floor, expensive displays and vases, more lively plants inside the mansion and dazzling chandeliers. Umakyat kami sa kwarto niya using the stairs. The second floor is wide, composing of four rooms and many hallways with torches.
May mga frames din na nakasabit tulad nung sa bahay namin. Portraits and paintings but most of them are true weapons inside them. So he likes collecting those now?
"Sino natutulog sa tatlong kwarto?" I asked. "Guests." He answered straight up as he opened the door of his room. Napakalaki. Composing of silver colors.
Silver?
Pinagmasdan ko ang buong kwarto niya at natigilan ako ng may makita akong isang bagay sa lamesa niya. Naglakad siya papasok sa kwarto pero nandito lang ako sa may pintuan.
Bakit nasa kaniya ang yearbook?
I took my gun sa suot kong boots at kinasa ito tsaka itinutok sa pwesto niya making him top stop whatever he is doing.
"Who. Are. You?" Madiin kong tanong. Kuya hates silver. Kuya hates a wide bedroom. Kuya hate maids. Kuya hates everything that this guy likes. This guy who is infront of me is a total contrast of my brother's personality.
"Why does it took you so long to know the truth?" He said at humarap sa'kin with a smirk. It is confirmed. Hindi siya si kuya.
"Can't you accept it? Matagal nang patay ang kuya mo."
"I. Killed. Him." Nangangatog ang mga kamay ko sa sinabi niya. Siya ang nakasilver mask. He planned all of this? Damn it. I should have notice this. I should have listen to my guts.
"Happy birthday weak Blaise." Sabi niya in a sarcastic tone that made me get mad.
"Oh. And happy death anniversary nga pala sa mga magulang mo with your brother. Pakisabi sa kanila nangangamusta ako ha," damn it. Why can't I pull the trigger?!
Pinalano niya 'to! Hindi ko siya mapatay. Damn it. Nakikita ko pa rin sa kaniya si Kuya. Damn it!
"Oh? Bakit hindi mo pa'ko pinapatay? Mahirap ba?" He said and laughed. A demonic laugh.
"Why? Why?!" Sigaw ko at umupo siya sa kama niya at tumingin sa'kin na may ngisi sa labi niya na ikinaiinis ko.
"Money. Fame. And.. oh? For fun," pinutok ko ang baril sa braso niya sa sinabi niya.
"Damn it! For fun?! For fun huh?! Nakakatuwa bang patayin ang pamilya ko?! Nakakatuwa bang makita akong nagdudusa ng ganito?!" I said at nakaramdam ako ng kung anong kirot sa tyan ko na ikinangisi niya.
"Yeah. Nakakatuwa kasi kayong paglaruan. Nasa harapan mo na ako oh, why not kill me instead of asking questions?" Sabi niya at damn it. Namamanhid ang katawan ko.
Shit.
"Oh, and I forgot. May nilagay pala ako sa pagkain mo. But don't worry, magkikita pa naman tayo sa battleship. It was nice playing with you," sabi niya at nabitawan ko ang baril at damn it. Hindi ko magalaw ang katawan ko. Shit.
"I had so much fun. Sleep now honey."
That's the last thing I've heard before darkness ate me.
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AN : How was it dear readers? Comment down your insights. Godbless everyone.
