2 Chapter 1

I'm eating my lunch by the bleachers in the gym, alone. I don't have any friends to eat with. (Here at school I mean). Kahit na old student dito sa school paminsan-minsan lang ako sumasama sa mga classmates ko, kapag nasa mood ako. I like being alone anyway.

I lookes at my phone to check the time, 45 minutes left before my first period in the afternoon. Niligpit ko na ang aking lunchbox at nilagay sa bag, tumayo na akobat nagsimulangmaglakad papunta sa canteen.

I'm planning on buying a nice cold drink.

While walking I saw someone running towards me. Napakunot ang noo ko. Why is she running in the middle of the hallway? Nagpatuloy lang ako sa paglalakad sa gilid nang biglang natumba ang babae na tumatakbo.

The students who are in the hallway laughed at her. Shouldn't they help her? Stupid people. I was going to help her but she stood up by herself. Nahulog ang kaniyang mga papeles na dala. Pinulot niya ang mga iyon, di niya pinansin ang mga estudyante na pinagtatawanan siya. She's tough.

I dropped my bag on the floor and started picking up the papers. She looked at me, shocked. Well of course, who wouldn't be shocked? I don't even know this person yet I'm here helping her. At least I'm being a Good Samaritan.

I gave her the papers I picked up. She gave me a small smile and said thanks. I just nodded at her.

I picked up my bag and continued walking to the canteen. I felt someone following me; I looked at my back to see the girl I helped a while ago.

I raised my eyebrow at her. Bakit niya ba ako sinusundan? O nag-a assume lang ako na sinusundan niya ako?

"Papunta ka ba sa canteen?" tanong niya....sakin?

Lumingon ako sa paligid kung ako ba talaga ang tinatanong niya. Tinuro ko ang sarili ko, kung ako ba talaga ang tinatanong niya.

Tumawa siya, "Oo, ikaw ang tinatanong ko."

Tumango ako bilang sagot. Bakita niya tinatanong? May kailangan ba siya?

"Sabay na tayo!" lumawak ang kaniyang ngiti na para bang nanalo siya sa loto, "Ililibre kita bilang pasasalamat kanina. Okay lang ba sayo?"

Tumango ulit ako. Sino ba ako para tumanggi sa grasya? Haha! And besides, I'm really hungry already and I only have 35 left in my wallet.

Nang makarating kami sa canteen, lumapit kami kaagad sa cashier. Nilibot ko ang aking paningin sa canteen, the walls are glass and you could see the school grounds and other buildings outside, there are 4 aircon's so it's kind of chilly here.

"Anong sayo?" tanong ng babae, I'll just call her Clumsy. Tinuro ko yung Blue Lemonade, tumango siya at inorder na rin ang sa kaniya.

Nang makuha namin ang aming order umupo kami sa table, sa gilid kung saan makita mo ang lawak ng school. Pinagmasdan ko mabuti ang view. sinusulit ko na rin dahil paminsan lang ako lumalabas.

"Salamat ulit ah?" lumingon ako kay Clumsy, "Grabe talaga ang ibang students dito 'di man lang nag-offer na tumulong sakin mas inuna pa nila akong tawanan. Hmp! Mga walang helping skills." Tumawa siya sa sinabi niya. Is it funny? Can someone laugh for me?

Napansin niyang 'di ako tumawa, tumikhim siya at nagpatuloy, "Ikaw ang unang babae nantumulong sakin," does that mean this is not the first time she tripped? First girl? So the other one is a guy? "Anyways, new student ka ba dito? 'Di pa kita napansin o nakita sa hallways."

I shook my head as a 'no'. Like I said, paminsan lang ako lumalabas. I usually stay at the library or at my classroom, I'm mostly lazy to walk around in this school.

Binaling ko ulit ang aking atensyon sa labas. I saw a group of guys standing by the big tree but a certain person caught my attention. I can't see him that clearly but I can say he has the looks, he's tall and looks good with the school uniform he is wearing, though the first 3 buttons are open and his tie is a bit loose but it looks good on him.

May lumapit na babae sa kaniya, he hugged her by the waist and kissed her on the top of her head. His girlfriend I guess? But they don't look good together though, yeah the girl has the looks like a model but they just don't look well enough to be a couple. They look good being siblings though.

"Oh my gosh, gusto mo si Ren?" I heard Clumsy asked. I look at her with a confused look. Who's Ren?

"Halata na tinitingnan mo si Ren, the leader of Xertz." so his name is Ren. Is he a gangster? "Hindi siya gangster kung yan ang iniisip mo, grupo lang yan nila gawa-gawa ng mga fans nilang baliw." Tumawa siya pagkatapos, "6 sila na lalaki kasali na si Ren, wala naman talaga silang leader pero kung tignan sa yaman, appearance, at talino siya ang nangunguna kaya siya ang ginawang leader ng fans nila."

Ang weird. Bakit ang 'fans' nila ang nagbibigay ng position at gumagawa ng group name sa kanila? Ano sila, Entertainment? And why do I think Clumsy is reading my mind?

Lumingon ako muli sa labas pero wala na ang sinasabing 'Xertz' ni Clumsy. Where did they go?

Well, that none of my business anymore.

"Alam mo, bagay ang Xertz maging banda o di kaya maging gangster group. Ang cool nilang tignan! Haist!"

I don't like delinquents.

Kumunot ang aking noo nang may makita akong kumakaway na lalaki. It looks like he's waving at me. But then again I don't want to assume, ayokong mapahiya.

I look closely to see who is that guy. My eyes widen when I recognized him. How did he know I was here?!

Kinuha ko ang aking phone nang may marinig akong tunog mula rito. It was a message sent from him.

From: Alien

'Jami! Come down!! I need to talk to you about something!'

This guy is really good at ruining my mood. I still haven't finished my drink!

I put my phone back in my pocket then grabbed a paper and pen. May sinulat ako at pinakita kay Clumsy.

"I have to go...Thank you for the treat, next time be careful?" she read out lout.

Tumingin siya sakin na may halong pagtataka, I just bowed my head a little. Binalik ko ang papel at ballpen sa bag bago ko sinuot ito. I grabbed my Blue Lemonade then stood up, and when I was gonna walk to the exit. Two girls blocked my way.

"Hi Miss Jamilla!" they said in unison.

They know me? How come? Wala akong maalala na nagkita na kami.

"We're here for a very important task." sabi nung short-hair. Let's call her G1.

"And that task is for you to join our club!" said the straight-hair girl. Call her G2.

Grade 1 and Grade 2. Pfft, Nah I'm just kidding. Tumawa kayo.

G1 handed me a flyer. It's about their club. 'Royalties'. Spell baduy? T-h-i-s. This.

"Our club has members whose coming from wealthy families. Some are really friendly!" Some? And why do they have to mention about wealth? Is that really important? Tch. People and their obsession with money.

Nagsalita naman si G1, "Also, if you will join you will have a high additional grade to all the subjects. Though you have to pay 7k to apply," I'm speechless.

Mag-aaply na nga lang, magbabayad pa ng 7k. Ano yan, tuition fee? Psh.

I gave them an apologetic smile and shook my head as a no. Kita sa kanilang mukha ang dismaya. I was gonna walk away but they blocked my way again.

"Wait! Hear us out! If you join, w-we...we will give you special treatment!" what the?

Siniko siya ni G1, "What special treatment?! Are you out of your mind?"

"I'm trying to persuade her to join! Get a brain!" then they started shouting at each other.

I looked at Clumsy and wave my hand at her, nagsimula na akong umalis. Ayokong madamay sa 'away' ng dalawang Graders.

I stopped walking when I arrived in the field. I roam around to find the person I'm supposed to meet. Suddenly, my vision got dark because someone placed both of his/her hand above my eyes.

"Guess who am I." the person whispered to my ear. Based on the voice, its a guy. And I know who it is. Ysac.

I sighed and shrugged my shoulders. I heard him chuckle, "Come on!"

Di ko siya sinagot, he removed both of his hands and stood in front of me. "Hey," then patted my head like I'm some dog, tch.

I just gave him a small smile. Niyakap niya ako na para ba wala kami sa publiko. Gosh! I don't want to be in front of the school news paper again!

Sinubukan ko itulak siya palayo pero hinihila niya ako palapit sa kaniya, para na siyang Koala. Pero pangit.

I slapped him on his shoulder, not that hard but enough to make him feel a bit of pain, "Ah! Jami!" napahiwalay siya sa pagyakap sakin.

I grinned in succes, he glared at me. OA.

Kinuha ko ang aking papel at ballpen sa bag ko at nagsulat. Pagkatapos ay pinakita ko sa kaniya.

'What was the thing you have to talk about?' this is what I wrote.

He frowned before answering me, "You're at it again."

I rolled my eyes at him and waited for him to speak again.

"Tumawag sakin ang kuya mo." he said which made me curious. Bakit siya tinawagan ni kuya? "We will be absent for the afternoon because we have to check on your dress for the party. Ako na rin maghahatid sayo pauwi."

Ugh! Why do I have to attend to that party?! It's gonna be boring as usual! And I hate wearing dresses!! Wala rin naman akong choice, pipilitin parin ako ni Mom at Dad na sumama.

I just nod at him and sighed. Siguradong kukuha nanaman si Mom ng hairstylist at make-up na mga tao. Just the thought of me wearing eye-lashes makes me want to puke right now.

I felt an arm around my neck, I look to him who is now smiling widely at me. "It's not that bad Jami. Ganito, kapag bored ka na masyado aalis tayo sa party. I'd say you bring some comfortable clothes for you to wear if that happens. I want to take you somewhere."

Ano naman pinaplano nitong lalaking ito? Tsk. Ang daming alam, ang baduy. Napapaisip ako paminsan kung bakla ba 'to o hindi eh.

Umupo ako sa ilalim ng puno, I closed my eyes and felt the warm breeze passing through my skin. Gusto ko matulog, ang tagal ko natulog kagabi dahil sa pagreview para sa competition na sasalihan ko. I can't join a competition with an empty brain.

Naramdaman kong tumabi sakin si Ysac. "Sleepy?" tanong niya. I slowly nod.

He moved my head to his lap, a smile formed in my lips. "Get some sleep. I know you're tired from studying last night. Tumawag si Tita kay Mom at nagreklamo dahil sa sleeping habits mo. Sleep early from now on, I'm getting worried about your health." I nod.

I chuckled lightly because of what he said. Mom can be over reacting at times, but that is how she shows that she cares for us. Kahit kay Ysac, nag-aala rin siya.

"Jami?"

"Hmn?"

He caressed my hair, "Talk please."

I shook my head as an answer. I don't want to talk, not yet.

"Please?" he said in a calm and soft voice.

Bakla pakinggan? Hindi naman. It's....sweet.

Guess I have no choice.

I opened my eyes and look at him directly to his eyes, "Hi." simpleng sabi ko.

He grinned then pinched my cheeks slightly, "Masanay ka nang magsalita Jami, paano nalang kapag magtatrabaho ka na? Hindi naman pwede na isusulat mo lang sa papel ang mga sinasabi ko."

"Who say's you can't?" tanong ko.

"Wala naman," he held my hand and played with my fingers, "I'm just suggesting that you should talk often. People might get the wrong intention if you don't talk much."

Kumunot ang noo ko, "Did someone asked you about me again?"

Hindi siya nakasagot sa tanong ko, though I know the answer. I'm not even shock about this.

Tumayo ako at nilahad ang aking kamay kay Ysac. I smiled at him and said, "Let's go?"

He chuckled then held my hands to stand up. Kinuha niya ang gamit ko at umakbay sakin. "Let's go." at nagsimula na kaming maglakad papunta sa Parking Lot.

Of course, since I am with 'the famous Ysac', people started to whisper around us.

"Oh my gosh, it's her again."

"Kelan pa siya titigil sa kakadikit kay Ysac?"

"For sure, she just wants to be famous."

"Do you think pineperahan niya lang si Ysac?"

"I think so, I mean look at her bag. It's limited edition from Gucci."

"Narinig ko sa iba na galing siya sa mayamang pamilya, is that true kaya?"

"Mayaman? Ugh, maybe her family are thieves. Stealing so that they would have money, I bet she is a gold-digger and Ysac is her target."

What the heck is wrong with these people? Mga certified chismosa and pakialamera. And since when did I ever get money from Ysac? Siya nga ang umuutang sakin, malapit na maubos ang laman ng alkansya ko sa bahay dahil sa kaniya. Thieves they say? They should shut their mouth, they don't know anything. They just base on fake rumors. Stupid people.

Nilapit ni Ysac ang kaniyang mukha sa tenga ko, "Wag mo silang pakinggan, inggit lang sila dahil may kasama kang gwapo."

"You're ugly."

"Ano?!!" sa lakas ng sigaw niya, lumayo ako. Etong baklang 'to biglang sisigaw. Akala mo naman di kami magkalapit.

"Bawiin mo ang sinabi mo Jami! Kundi hahalikan kita ngayon!" I immediately look at him and glared.

I formed my hand into a fist and showed it to him, "See this Ysac?"

I saw him gulped and nodded. I put my forefinger on my lips. "Shh"

"Ugh nakakainis talaga. Akala mo naman kung sinong maganda."

"Who does she think she is?"

Ysac gave me a smirk, "Care to tell them who you truly are, babe?"

I smirked and walked to the girl. Nagulat siya at ang kaniyang mga kasama. I showed them my coldest face that made them shiver.

"Who am I?"

"I am Jamilla Azriel Garcia. The owner of this school."

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Hey guys!! Ngayon ko lang natapos ang chapter na ito since I got really busy because klase na. I finished it today since it's my birthday!! Kaya naisip ko na ang gift ko sa sarili ko (I know, I'm giving myself a gift) is to finish the chapter 1 for the story.

I know na nakakalito ang chapter at di maayos ang grammar or spelling or whatsoever, pasensya po talaga but I hope na nagustuhan niyo siya.

Have a great day everyone and stay safe!! Don't forget to wash your hands and pray.