World of the Elites (Elite Girls 1)

Chapter 2 - Revenge

"Nah, you're only winning because I never actually participated in the game," I answered confidently. And again, people laughed at what I said. Zin, on the other hand, just smiled and didn't argue.

Ano kayang pumasok sa isip nito at hindi nakipagtalo?

"Sa akin ba walang magi-interview? Ayaw niyo sa gwapo?" Biglang dating ng kaibigan naming si Asher. "Hey bro! Sup Caylee?"

I waved at him while I gazed at his new medium-length brown curls. Kamukha niya tuloy si Timothee Chalamet.

Asher is one of Zin's friends but I have no problem with him. He's actually nice to hang out with. Sobrang baliw kasi niyan.

"I mean it, wala ba talaga? You guys are hurting my feelings!" pangungulit niya kaya naghalakhakan ang mga tao.

Tinawag naman ako nila Tiffany kaya nag-thank you na 'ko sa interviewer at tumakbo na papunta sa mga kaibigan ko.

"We need to take pictures at the photobooth!" She said. Hindi kami nakapunta doon kanina dahil after namin kumain ng dinner ay halos lahat ay pumila doon.

After taking dozens of pictures, we went back to the function room.

"Buti nakakaya mong mapadikit kay Zin," tatawa-tawang sabi ni Ava.

I frowned. "What do you mean?"

"Don't you hate him?"

I shook my head. "Hate is a strong word. I don't hate him."

Parang nagtaka si Ava sa sinabi ko. "Okay if you say so, but you're always irritated at Zin."

I sighed, "I don't hate him, I just don't like him and that's because he always teases me. Tsaka may vibes lang talaga siya na 'di 'ko trip but he's tolerable."

I don't even remember if I ever liked him before. Parang bata pa lang kami, buwisit na yata ako sa kanya. Paano ba naman kahit hindi kami parehas ng school dati ay palagi pa rin kaming naglalaban. Mula Quiz bee hanggang Science Fair and even on National competitions, kaming dalawa talaga ang napapatapat sa isa't-isa.

It was like we were born to compete with each other.

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"Saan ba tayo pupunta at kailangan discreet pa talaga?" tanong sa akin ni Naomi habang nagmamadali kaming sumakay sa elevator. Kapag kasi ginamit namin 'yung elevator malapit sa function room, madaming makakakita sa amin kaya dito pa kami sa kabilang wing dumaan.

"Just trust me girls." I giggled as I pressed the close button.

"Basement 2?" tanong ni Tiffany sa akin. "What are we doing here, Caylee?"

"I'm getting my revenge," I answered them before walking to the valet area.

"Wait, what? How?"

Hindi na ako sumagot. Hinanap ko na lang ang kotse ni Zin. A White Porsche Boxter. Ilang beses ko ng nakita 'yon sa campus kaya hindi ako pwedeng magkamali. Parehas kasi kami ng university na pinapasukan.

"There it is!" Tahimik akong pumunta sa tabi ng kotse at nilabas ang nakuha kong ice pick kanina. I did a little fieldtrip to the hotel's kitchen. It's a long story but I almost got caught. Pinalabas ko na lang na nawawala ako dahil hinahanap ko 'yung CR.

"Oh my gosh!" tatawa-tawang sabi ni Tiffany.

"You're so evil!" Ava laughed.

"Baka mahuli tayo ah!" nagaalalang sambit ni Iris.