Chapter 30: Masquerade Ball Part 1

Chapter 30: Masquerade Ball Part 1

Aeon's POV

"What happened to her?" salubong ni Thalia sa amin ni T ng makita nilang akay akay niya ako. Inalalayan ako ni Thalia at Dark na maupo sa sofa sa sala ng pad namin ni Dark. Hindi sumagot si T na pinagpapasalamat ko. They didn't know about my condition and they never will.

"It's just a headache" sagot ko nalang sakanila. Inabutan ako ni Dark ng baso na may lamang tubig na ininom ko naman.

"Thank you" pagpapasalamat ko saka ko nilapag ang baso sa center table.

"Again?" rinig kong tanong ni Dark.

"Yup. I'm fine though. It's just a head ache" paninigurado ko sakanila.

"You've been having those headaches for quite a while now" komento niya.

"Well, it's just the second time though and it's normal" ani ko.

"You're not drinking blood again, are you?" tanong ni Thalia. Napabuntong hininga nalang ako. They really wouldn't drop the conversation until they get the answer that they always want.

"I am" I firmly answered.

"She just needs to rest" T sense something in my tone that's why he's the one who answered.

"Anyway, we have a news" pag iiba ni Dark sa usapan.

"What is it?" tanong ko sakanya.

"I don't know if it's good or bad but-" hindi natuloy ni Dark ang sinasabi niya dahil biglang sumabat si Thalia.

"What do you mean good or bad? It's definitely a good one" Thalia said.

"Shut up Thalia" bigla namang natahimik si Thalia at tumingin nalang sa baba.

"So, as I was saying. It's a good news for those people who wants to party and have a good time" habang sinasabi ni Dark ang mga katagang iyon na diniinan pa niya ay nakatingin siya kay Thalia na nginitian nalang ng isa.

"But it's definitely a bad one for all of us" dagdag ni Dark. Mukhang alam ko na kung anong susunod niyang sasabihin.

"Tuloy na ang ball" masayang sabi ni Thalia na inunahan pa nga si Dark sa pagsasalita. Dark rolled her eyes at Thalia's enthusiasm.

"Ball? What ball?" nagtataka namang tanong ni T na hindi pa pala umaalis at nananatiling tahimik sa gilid habang nakatayo.

"It's a ball for freshman and transfer students so definitely you're included" nakangiti pa ring sagot ni Thalia sa tanong ni T. She's really happy with the incoming ball. I hate to ruin her moment but this could be a disaster for all of us.

"What changes the administration's mind?" tanong ni Dark.

"This is not a good time to get wasted and all," I said seriously.

"Is it really that bad?" tanong nanaman ng walang muwang na si Thalia.

"It is Thalia. Don't you think it's odd? Why did they continue this idea? And at a times like this?" sabi ko sakanila.

"Do you think they are planning something?" tanong naman Dark.

"Well, I doubt if they aren't" sagot ko kay Dark. They are definitely planning something.

"T can do something. He can talk to his brother" komento naman ni T. I know they know each other but I can't bring myself to trust that guy. I don't even trust my heart whenever it's beating for him. It's all platonic.

"I don't trust that guy" sagot ko sa suhestyon niya.

"Well, apparently you don't trust anyone" ani naman ni T. I look at him with a raised eyebrow.

"It's not going to hurt you if you trust someone" sagot niya sa akin ng nakatingin ng matiim sa mga mata ko. I look at him with the same intensity or even more.

"Trust me T. It is" sagot ko sakanya.

"Okay, enough with that trust issues. What are we gonna do? Can you really talk to him?" sabat ni Dark sa usapan namin.

"I will talk to Trasher or at least I can tell him to double the security" suhestyon ni T. Nakinig nalang ako sa usapan nilang dalawa at hindi na ako nagsalita pa.

"When will it be?" tanong ko kay Dark.

"It's the day after tomorrow" sagot niya sa akin. The day after tomorrow. For some students, it will be a big day. It'll be a day for them to get wasted and all but for those who value truth and all, it'll be a day of worry and anxiety. It'll be a disaster.

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"What is she doing here?" tanong ko kay Dark ng makalabas ako sa banyo at nakita ko si Thalia sa kwarto namin na sinusukat ang kanyang gown. Katatapos kong maligo and I'm drying my hair using my towel. It's the day that I'm dreading to come.

"What kind of question is that? Of course, I'm here to join you guys" she beams widely while admiring her gown. "The more the merrier" she added.

"It wouldn't be a wonder if you also invited Holly here," I said while rolling my eyes.

"What was that?" mukhang hindi naman niya narinig ang sinabi ko dahil busy siya sa kanyang gown kaya hinayaan ko nalang. Nasulyapan ko si Dark na nakatingin sa gawi ko na may ngisi sa kanyang mga labi.

"Leave her alone. She's been looking forward to this" aniya.

"There's nothing to look forward to" sagot ko sakanya saka ako dumiretso sa kabinet ko.

"Where are your gowns?" tanong ni Thalia pagkaraan ng ilang sandali.

"Here" sagot naman ni Dark at tinuro ang malaking box na nakalapag sa kama niya.

"May I?" tanong ni Thalia kay Dark na binubuksan na ang box bago pa siya makapag tanong. Nangingiti nalang na tumango si Dark.

"Oh my" I heard Thalia shrieked so I turn around to see what she's doing then I saw her holding Dark's gown. Dark's gown has a lace sleeve. The color is perfect for her because her skin is fair. I can say that she'll be beautiful in her gown. For me, I actually spare no effort for my gown. All I did is chose and chose. Nothing else.

"This is perfect" masayang komento ni Thalia.

"I'll take a bath first. You too enjoy yourselves" nakangising sabi ni Dark na nakatingin sa akin. She's trying to piss me because she knows that I can't stand Thalia's rants.

"Okay. I'm gonna do my hair and make up" maarteng sabi niya saka naupo sa dresser at humarap sa may salamin. Sumalampak ako ng upo sa may kama. Nag iisip ng posibleng mangyayari ngayong gabi.

"Ahhh, what are you doing?" nagtatakang tanong niya. She's looking at me curiously through the mirror. I just raised my eyebrow at her. Lumingon siya sakin bago nagsalita.

"Why aren't you doing anything? May balak ka bang pumunta sa ball?" she asked.

"Shut up Thalia. I'm thinking" sagot ko sakanya.

"Don't tell me you still don't have your gown with you" hindi makapaniwalang aniya. I rolled my eyes at her reaction a hundred times. I've been doing that for a while now and it's because of her.

"Whatever Thalia" walang pakialam na sagot ko sakanya. Wala akong panahon para sa pag iinarte niya ngayon. I'm busy thinking about a lot of things. Nakita kong inirapan niya rin ako bago bumalik sa pananalamin at pag aayos sa sarili niya. Napangiti nalang ako sa ginawa niya.

Ilang minuto pa akong hindi kumibo at eksakto namang lumabas si Dark sa banyo at pagkalabas na pagkalabas niya ay agad ring nagreklamo Thalia sa kanya.

"Dark pwede bang pagalitan mo yang si Aeon. Look she's not even getting ready yet. I think her gown isn't here yet" sumbong niya.

"What are you? An eight years old kid?" hindi makapaniwalang sabi ko sakanya.

"No, even eight years old wouldn't do that" dagdag ko pa. Nakita ko siyang sumimangot habang nakatingin ng masama sa akin. I heard Dark chuckle at her reaction.

"You found this amusing huh? Hmp" sabi niya saka kami tinalikuran at bumalik sa pag aayos ng kanyang sarili. Dark and I couldn't suppress our laughs. Thalia can be really childish at times.

"Anyway, bakit nga ba hindi ka pa nakabihis?" tanong ni Dark. I thought that she would let that discussion go but she didn't.

"My gown isn't here yet" I tried to speak softly so that Thalia wouldn't hear us but she still heard it.

"See? I told you" aniya saka pa siya tumayo. Then again, I can help but roll my eyes whenever it comes to Thalia.

"Shut up Thalia. Andito na yun mamaya" pagkasbi ko ng mga katagang iyon ay sakto namang nag ring ang door bell ng pad namin ni Dark.

"I'll go get it" prisinta ko saka ako naglakad palabas ng kwarto at tumungo sa pintuan. Nang buksan ko ito ay nakita ko si T sa labas habang may hawak na malaking box.

"The hell A. you're not even ready yet" aniya ng makita ako. Pinapasok ko muna siya bago ako sumagot.

"You're one to talk" I answered while looking at him.

"I never said I was" sagot niya sakin na may nakakalokong ngisi sakanyang mga labi.

"Ass" komento ko sakanya bago ko siya giniya papunta sa kwarto ngunit pagbukas ko sa kwarto ay napansin kong nagbibihis na si Thalia. Napatingin silang dalawa sa direksyon namin ni T at nakita kong halos malaglag ang panga ni Thalia ng makita si T. I saw her grab something in the dresser than she threw it in my direction. I avoid what she threw than it flew into T's face thank goodness that he duck at the right time. Nang makita ata ni T na babatuhin nanaman siya ni Thalia ay taranta niyang binigay sa akin ang box saka mabilis na umalis sa pad namiin.

"What the hell A" inis na sabi ni Thalia ng tuluyan ng makalabas si T. I heard Dark laugh.

"Stop laughing Dark" saway naman niya kay Dark. She's gone silent but I can see that she's suppressing her laugh inside.

"I didn't know" maikling sagot ko sakanya.

"Well at least knock" I get it that she's angry but I hate her tone.

"Then you should know the feeling of invading someone's privacy right now before you go and barged into someone's pad" this is the reason why I suggested a single pad because I don't want a roommate.

"Okay, that's enough. Thalia, you should get dress. Matatapos na rin naman ako" sabi niya kay Thalia saka siya bumaling sa akin.

"And you, get ready" aniya.

Nilapag ko ang box na hawak ko sa aking kama pagkatapos ay naupo ako sa sarili kong dresser. Ilang minuto kong pinagmasdan ang sarili ko.

"Aon you ready?" rinig kong tanong ni Dark sa akin.

"Why the hell aren't you dress yet?" nagtatakang tanong pa niya ng makita niya akong naka upo sa dresser na walang pinagbago sa mukha o sa katawan ko. Hindi ko siya nilingon.

"You two go ahead I have to talk to T first after I get dress" sagot ko sakanya.

Next Chapter: Masquerade Ball Part 2