ANDRIETTE
"Nakalimutan mo na yatang masamang pumatol sa babae, Moore."
I jerked my head towards the direction of Dixon. Hawak nito ang pulso ni Claude at seryosong nakatingin.
"H-Hey," saway ko.
Tumingin sa akin si Dixon bago ako nginitian. Inalis niya ang pagkakahawak sa kamay ni Claude at ibinulsa ang kaniyang mga kamay.
"Mind your own business, Morris," Claude remarked, still fuming mad.
ANDRIETTEI am staring at my wrist watch while silently walking at the corridor. I rolled my eyes when the bell rang. Late na naman ako.Ugh, whatever. Bahala na!I rolled my eyes when I felt an arm on my shoulder. Alam ko na agad kung sino siya dahil siya lang naman ang kayang magtangkang umakbay sa akin."Ano na namang kailangan mo, Dixon?"He laughed. "Chill, wala akong gagawing masama."
ANDRIETTE"Hindi ba puwedeng hindi ako sumama?" I whined."Hindi na nga sasama si Keith, pati rin ba ikaw?" I secretly rolled my eyes as I went inside our car."Bakit mo po pinayagan si Keith na hindi sumama? Parehas lang naman naming ayaw sumama," pagdadahilan ko pa.I picked a piece of lint from my dress before pouting. Kita ko namang tumingin sa akin si Mom at marahang umiling.Tahimik lamang ang naging biyahe na
ANDRIETTE"Anong sabi ng pusit noong nagalit siya?"I propped my chin on my hand while boredly looking at Alexis. I yawned before I answered, "What?""E'di, pushit!"My expression darkened as I cringed. "Hindi nakakatuwa," I stated.She laughed mirthlessly before pouting. "You're mean."
ANDRIETTE"I won't."I blew out my cheeks, trying to calm myself. I shut my eyes together and inhaled a large amount of air.Nang mag-mulat ako ay kapwa ko silang tiningnan ng masama. Claude raised his brow while Dixon gave an apologetic smile."Bibitiwan niyo ako o magkakasakitan pa tayo rito?"Claude sighed before letting go of my wrist. Tiningnan ko naman si Dixon na
ANDRIETTEI woke up late today so obviously, I am late again for my seven o'clock class. Actually, it's already nine o'clock. But who cares? Obviously no one. Nag-text si Adhaya kahapon na wala naman daw masiyadong gagawin kaya naman naisipan kong magpalate muna. It's better late than never, right?"Mom, I'm really sorry, okay? And besides, that's my money," I lazily said to my Mom. Kanina ko pa siya kausap habang naglalakad ako papuntang classroom pero hindi siya tumitigil sa pagrereklamo.&nbs
ANDRIETTE"Three laps more!" malakas na sigaw ng teacher namin sa Physical Education. I rolled my eyes and wiped the beads of sweat on my forehead. The heck, pang-walo na ata naming laps 'to tapos tatlo pa? May balak ba siyang patayin kami? Ang laki kaya ng buong field!May mga nahimatay na rin sa mga kaklase kong babae kasi hindi sanay sa ganoong pagod. Hindi rin naman ako sporty pero medyo sanay naman ako sa pagtakbo.
ANDRIETTE"How's school, Andriette?"I almost choke and looked closedly at my mother. She raised her brows whuch made me gulped."She's asking you, Ate." My brother nudged my arm and looked at me.I cleared my throat before drinking my water. "I'm... I'm doing well, I guess?" I lied.My mom nod before continuing to eat. Nakahinga naman ako ng maluwag. I bit my lower lip before I rose from my seat.
"So, what's your plan?" "I don't know. I just don't want to tell my mom about this issue. She would be dissapointed at me." I shrugged my shoulders and sipped on my coffee."Kaya ka nakauniform ngayon?" tanong nito na sinagot ko naman ng tango. "Isn't it obvious?" pambabara ko. He just sighed as a sign of defeat."I'll try to talk to the head master, baka mabago ang desisyon niya," dugtong nito na ikinailing ko."Sa tingin mo, babawiin niya pa 'yun? Hindi ako mapapabalik sa school unless, umamin na yung totoong may sala na alam ko rin naman na hindi niya gagawin," sagot ko at muling sumimsim sa binili kong kape."If you're not the one who stole that crest, then who? Bakit hindi mo masabi?" "I can't tell you that. And besides, mayroon rin naman akong kasalanan dahil hindi ko siya sinuway," I answered reminicsing the scenario when Claude put that crest inside Dixon's bag. Why did he do that?"Then, paano napunta sa bag mo ang crest? Imposible naman na ilagay mo iyon mismo sa bag mo,
ANDRIETTE"Okay class, we're having an acquitance party next next week and I am hoping for your participation as a whole. By this time, you can pick whoever you want as a partner. That's all. Class dismissed." Our teacher remarked and just left our classroom. "So, how 'bout a shopping? Let's buy what we're going to wear!" Leticia said excitedly."Fine. Let's go after cla—" Adhaya did not finish what she's going to say when I cutted her off. "I'm not going." "What? Girl, this is once in a lifetime event! Why?" I rolled my eyes nd started packing my things. "Can't you see? None of them wants to be my partner and so did I! I don't want to go to that boring party, okay? I'd rather sleep at home all night." Wala silang nagawa kundi mapailing. The hell I care. "Mauna na 'ko sa cafeteria. Follow me if you want," dagdag ko at agad ring lumabas ng classroom. To be honest, hindi naman talaga ako sa cafeteria magpupunta. Me an
ANDRIETTE"You like Andriette?""Not that I really like her, it's just that, she's close to my ideal type." Claude answered. I can hear my friends slightly screaming and cheering for Claude—well, except Adhaya. "Are you open to any kind of relationships, Claude?" Alexis asked once again."Of course, but that is impossible for me and the girl that I like." My classmates screeched and look teasingly at Claude. What the fuck."Imposible raw oh, Andriette!" One of my classmate shouted. I rolled my eyes and tried to compose myself. No troubles, Andriette. No troubles."Can y'all please shut the fuck up?" I murmured."No cursing in my class, Flynn." Once again, I secretly rolled my eyes in dissapointment."Enough with that topic, everyone. So, what is our lesson last week?" she said which stops the whole class from speaking. Damn, recitation.----"Hey Dri! Anong scene 'yun, ha?" tanong ni Leticia m
ANDRIETTE"Of course, who wouldn't find her attractive?" Muntik ko nang maibuga ang iniinom kong milkshake at marahas na tumingin kay Dixon."What the heck?" pabulong kong tanong sa katabi kong tanong sa kaniya."I'm just saying the truth, Dri." I've had a goosebumps all over my body when he called my name. Shit, what the heck is really happening?"You-you're just ki-kidding r-right?" I said while stuttering. Shit."Why would I?" tuluyang nanlaki ang mata ko at gulat na tumingin sa kaniya.
ANDRIETTE"Girl, that scene was so epic! Wala talagang makakatalo sa ganda ni Miss Maisie, ano?" Pasimple akong umirap dahil sa sinabi ni Adhaya. Let's just say that she idolized that slut so much. Hindi niya man lamang alam na may itinatago palang kulo sa loob iyong babaeng iyon. "Nah. I think it's inappropriate that she humiliated Fraser infront of everyone. In fact, it's not her fault if Miss Maisie is deaf. Duh, I can clearly hear her answer awhile ago." Hindi ko mapigilang mapalabi habang inaalala ang nangyaring commotion kanina. Tinawag kasi ni Miss Maisie si Erin kanina sa recitation pero hindi niya narinig ang sagot ni Erin kaya pinahiya niya. As a teacher, it's her role to teach and not to humiliate her pupils. Bakit kaya nakapasa sa board exam ang babaeng iyon kung simpleng proper ethics, hindi niya alam?"Kasalanan rin naman kasi ni Fraser iyon, girl. Alam niya namang recitation, hindi niya pa nilakasan ang boses niya." Sabi naman ni Alexis hab
ANDRIETTEIt's already past twelve when I woke up. Wala na ring tao sa bahay kundi ako. What's new? Tsk.I just grabbed some left over foods from yesterday and ate it. Geez, I am starving! Iba pa rin kasi talaga kapag nag-aalmusal. Bakit ba kasi hindi nila ako ginising? Napailing na lamang ako at ipinagpatuloy ang pagkain. I am planning to study and surf on the internet all day. Wala naman akong ibang magagawa kundi iyon.Napalingon ako nang tumunog ang phone ko tanda na may tumatawag. Napailing ako nang unknown number ang caller. Sa pagkakaalam ko wala naman akong ibang pinagbibigyan ng number ko? "Uhm. Yes?" tanong ko mula sa kabilang linya."Hello? Is this Miss Andriette Flynn?" Awtomatikong kumunot ang noo ko nang kilala ako nito. "Yes, sino 'to?" I answered."Oh. This is the school's secretary. I just want to inform you that our Principal wants to talk to you. Can you please come to school now?" Napatayo naman ako
ANDRIETTE"Are you saying that I am the one who stole the crest, Sir?"I pursed my lips together as my eyes landed on our dean. He gave us a meaningful smile before shrugging."Who knows?" he asked Claude.Claude chuckled before straightening his body. "I'm sorry to dissapoint you Sir but I am sending my homework to our homeroom teacher. You can ask her if you want. I can even provide you my laptop as an evidence."My lips parted in shock. Why the heck is he so smart?!The Dean nodded his head before looking at me. "I deeply apologized for the misunderstanding, Miss Flynn. We are going to look more thoroughly to this case."I nodded. "That's alright, dean.""You should thank Mr. Moore for proving your innocence. If it weren't for him, maybe you're still expelled right now."I bit my lower lip and smiled awkwardly. "
ANDRIETTE"I'll see what I can do."That is exactly what Claude told me two days ago. He said he'll help me but I still haven't heard something from him after that.I sighed out of frustration before I rose up from my bed. It's already afternoon and I haven't eaten anything yet.Hindi ko na naabutan sina Keith at Mommy sa baba. Hindi ko nga alam kung anong sinabi ni Keith kay Mom at napaniwala niya ito.Tamad akong nagtimpla ng kape at nag-toast ng tinapay. I don't have any appetite lalo pa't bukas na ang ibinigay na deadline ni Keith.Uminom ako ng kape bago muling umupo. I opened my phone only to find out that Claude still haven't replied to me.I nibbled on my bottom lip, trying to type a message. What should I tell him? Damn, this is so frustrating as hell!My gut feel told me na baka sabihin niya, hindi a
ANDRIETTE"Girl, anong kagagahan na naman ang ginawa mo at naexpell ka na naman? For pete's sake, ayaw kong lumipat na naman ng school!"I sipped on my coffee and looked boredly at Alexis. Kasalukuyan kaming nasa coffee shop ni Kuya Caesar at dahil tapos na ang klase nila, napagdesisyunan namin na rito mag-usap."Hindi niyo naman kailangang sumunod sa akin," I remarked.Sinamaan niya lamang ako ng tingin at humalukipkip. Napailing naman ako."So, what's your plan now? Alam na ba ni Tita?" Evelyn asked worriedly.I shook my head. "I don't have any plans on telling her. Besides, gagawa naman ako ng paraan para makabalik.""At anong paraan naman 'yan, ha Dri?" tanong naman ni Adhaya.I propped my chin on my palm and shrugged my shoulders. "Bahala na," I answer
ANDRIETTE"You're expelled?"It's weird how a minute felt like an eternity when Keith suddenly barged into my room.Adhaya and I were stunned for a moment. After a couple of seconds, I cleared my throat."A-Ah... Ganito kasi 'yun... A-Ano...""Alam na ba ni Mom?" he cut me off.I sighed before shaking my head. "Hindi ko pa nasasabi.""Hindi mo pa nasasabi o wala ka talagang balak sabihin?" I bit my lower lip and looked away.Sa sitwasyong ito, parang siya ang mas matanda sa akin. Ugh! Why am I like this? I dissapointed him once again!"Mom would get mad at me so...""So you pretended that everything is going well? You even went to school earlier. Don't tell me, that's part of your act?"&nbs