✔Snow White and the Seven Deadly Sins [Books 1&2]

QOS: UNDEQUADRAGINTA

"At ano na namang kalokohan ang naiisip mo?" Inis na sabi ni Wrath. The twins laughed and chorused, "Mas kalokohan ang suggestion mo kanina! Hahaha!"

"Shut the fuck up, twins."

"HAHAHAHAHAHA!"

Muling namayani ang katahimikan sa silid. Violet eyes scanned the room. Soon, a mischievous smirk played on the sin's lips as he began. "Here's what we're gonna do..."

Nang matapos ang kanilang pagpupulong, nanatili pa ring nakaupo sa kanyang pwesto si Pride. He didn't even move an inch even after Lyria took his cup of tea and asked him if he needed anything. Nang tuluyan nang umalis ang kanilang katulong, agad niyang naramdaman ang presensiya ni Adoration sa kanyang gilid. The sin of adoration leaned against the wall, arms crossed over his chest. Nakasimangot ito at mukhang kanina pa hinihintay ang pagkakataong kausapin ang panganay.

"You shouldn't have done that."

Pride adjusted his eyeglasses. Inaasahan na niya ang reaksyon niyang ito. 'Among all of us, he's the most troublesome one.'

"Ginawa ko lang ang nakasaad sa kontrata namin."

"Muntik mo na siyang pinatay!"

"You don't know anything, Adoration."

Inis na naikuyom ni Chandresh ang kanyang mga kamao. Ilang sandali pa, kinuwelyuhan na niya ang panganay. His violet eyes ablazed with anger as he forced back the urge to kill the eldest. He lookes frustrated and hopeless.

"Nang dahil sa'yo, wala na si Snow!"

Kalmadong umiling si Pride. "Siya ang may kasalanan kung bakit ito nangyari sa kanya. She's our bride, but she was still binded by the contract. Malinaw na nakasaad sa terms and conditions nito na sa oras na may ilihim siya sa atin na posibleng makaapekto sa pagkolekta natin ng mga kaluluwa sa Segregation Office, termination will commence. Just be thankful that she's still alive."

Natigilan si Chandresh.

"W-What do you mean?"

Napabuntong-hininga si Pride.

"Kapag na-terminate na ang kontrata, kailangan nang lumayo sa amin ni Snow White. Her proximity is fatal. If she stays near us, it will slowly kill her. Para mabuhay, kailangan na niyang lumayo sa amin.. that's why I told her to run away last night."

Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Chandresh. 'Kaya pala walang kumilos para tulungan siya..' Unti-unti nang lumawag ang pagkakahawak niya sa kwelyo ni Pride. Soon, he let his brother go. Chandresh balled his hands into fists and cursed under his breath. Kailangan nang lumayo sa kanila ni Snow.. "Ibig sabihin nito, posible na siyang bumalik sa mortal world para mamuhay nang normal?"

"If she wishes to, yes. Wala nang bumibigkis sa kanya." Napalunok si Pride, "Malaya na siyang mamuhay nang masaya sa Eastwood."

Pagak na natawa si Chandresh. It was a bitter laugh as he punched the table. Nawasak ang lamesa sa lakas ng pagkakasuntok ng kasalanan. Chadresh's hand bled, but he doesn't give a shit anymore. Asar siyang ngumisi sa kanyang kapatid, "How ironic, because Snow had never been happy in Eastwood."

Marahang tumango si Pride. A flash of pain in his eyes as he sighed.

"I know."

*

Para bang bumalik ang lahat ng sakit. Bumalik ang lahat ng mga masasakit alaalang matagal na niyang pinipilit kalimutan. Suddenly, she found herself trapped in that small cage again, kissing Boswell's shoes while the sound of ticking clocks resonated in her head---over and over again. Madilim at hindi na niya alintana ang pagkalam ng kanyang sikmura. She wore a black gothic dress, with ribbons and laces. It's fucking ironic that they had always dressed her like a doll, although she was far from perfect.