Chapter 2

Chapter 2: University

I went to school, Rosemont College, like what my father want. I drove my red Mercedes Benz that he gave me at my eighteenth birthday. Nung dumating na ako, bumaling Ang tingin Ng mga Tao sakin, especially boys.

I walked along the campus, searching for my room.

“Hey hotty!” a boy shouted with a side smile on his irritating face. Tiningnan ko sya ng walang emosyon pagkatapos ay naglakad  papalayo

“We got a new chick bro.” Saad ng Isang kasama nito. They went closer to me.

“Hey girl, what you got?” The taller one said in a joking sound. Hinawakan nya balikat ko. Tiningnan ko s'ya Ng masama.

“What I got? Ahmm I got some knife in my pocket, you want?” I said fiercely at tumawa Lang sila. Akala ba nya nagbibiro ako‽ Tsk. This is one of the reason why I hate university.

“Ang m*****a naman nito, what's your name?” Nakangting Saad nito. This he slide his hand to my hair down to my hips. I grabbed his hands and twisted it.

“Ahhhh! A-Ahh! Okay stop!” Sigaw nya sa sakit na dilot Ng pagbali ko sa kamay n'ya.

“Don't mess up with me.” I said at binitawan Ang kamay nito. I walked away from them.

“Wait she's the daughter of Woodward!”

“The Woodward princess, she's here.”

Some of the uttering I heard. I got a popularity that never fades, huh? Isang sikat na kompanya Ang WW ngunit Hindi nila Alam na may illegal na nigosyo ito at iyon Ang pinuprutektahan ko.

“Miss Woodward.” a Teacher called. Tiningnan ko s'ya at ngumiti s'ya sa akin.

“Just call me Esa, Miss!” I answered. We went to the principal's office for the verification of my enrollment.

“Hello, Ms. Woodward.” pagbati ng Principal sa akin. I just sighed.

“You are addressed in class 2, Miss Robles will lead your way there.” Saad nya at tumango ako.

“Maraming salamat.” S'yang sagot ko lang. Tumayo na ako at ang guro Ang naturo saan Ang magiging classroom ko.

I can't believe I'm here being brutality polite to others.

-

“This is Esabella Woodward, your new classmate.” Miss Robles announced. I found myself smirking. Lahat sila ay nagulat. Medyo nainip when I saw the reactions of my ‘Classmates’ geez I kinda hate this. They were shock and the chattering started. Talking here, shouting there.

“Go have a seat, Miss!” The teacher said and I went to the back. Gusto kong malayo sa iba.

“Seryoso? Classmate ko Ang WW princess, ikaw talaga Ang anak Ng Woodwards?” My front classmate asked and I just nodded. Halata Ang excitement sa boses nya.

“Woah I'm Alliah George, just call me Liah.” she introduced and smiled. I don't like to interact with others but I just found myself being surrounded with strangers.

“I'm Esabella, just call me Bella.” I said coldly.

“Kilala na kita, napakasikat kaya Ng pamilya nyo.” Saad nya. Pamilya nila, Tanging si ama lang Ang pamilya ko, Hindi Ang pamilya nya.

College life started as what I expected it would be, it's pissing me and bothering. I hate bullies, also those bitches, feeling queens but looks like witches. Nakakainis lang talaga, well, I'm always pissed off kahit sa maliliit na bagay but I don't belong here, I don't belong in schools or what so ever that is connected to the society.

Nagsimula Ang klase at Ang tanging ginawa ko ay manahinik at hindi nakinig, all that is discussed here... Lahat ay Alam ko na, napag aralan ko na, so what's the use of being here‽

Lunch break na. I just took out my phone at Hindi na lumabas, I don't want to go to the canteen, maraming tao doon at ayaw ko Ng ganun. I stayed in my seat. Then...

“Hi, Esa!” Saad ni Alliah George. What's wrong with her? She's been feeling close since kanina.

“Hi!” Mahina Kong Saad na Hindi sya tiningnan.

“Want to have lunch with me?” She invited. She sat down beside me.

“Alliah!” I called her.

“Just call me Liah.” Saad nya then I sighed.

“Wala ka bang kaibigan? Why do you keep buzzing around me?” I straightly asked then upset looks formed in her face. I don't care if she's upset.

“You don't like me too? Well, lahat sila ayaw sakin.” Mahina nyang saad. Halata Ang lungkot sa boses nya.

“My father's business got bankrupt at para sa kanila mas mag pa kami sa daga, na sa tingin nila nakagapang nalang kami sa kahirapan. But..” She hissed and paused a while then sighed.

“But I'm still here in this private and high tuition university because I'm a scholar.” Dagdag nya then I nodded. Wala akong maisagot.

“I'm sorry for bothering you, Miss Esa. Look forward na Hindi na kita guluhin.” Saad nya at nagbugtong hininga. Tumayo s'ya and attempted to walk away from me.

“You don't hate me? You ain't afraid of me?” I asked at nilingon n'ya ako.

“I like you! At bakit naman ako matatakot sayo?” Saad nya.

“You have a face like an angel.” Saad n'ya at ngumiti ako. Face like an angel but kill others like one of Satan's.

“Thanks!” sagot ko at ngumiti sa kanya.

“Would like to have lunch with me?” I asked her at tumayo. I walked towards her at masayang ngiti ang binigay nya sakin.

“Let's go!” Saad ko sa kanya. I called my butler, sa restaurant kami kakain. I hate canteens, it's too crowded and loud. I can't eat in places like that.

Isinama ko si Alliah. She was like on a cloud nine. Napakababaw n'ya. Nasa restaurant kami ngayon.

“Why do you look so happy?” i asked her while I'm chopping my beef steak.

“No one invited me for a lunch, tapos ngayon ikaw pa Yung una, Isang mayaman at sikat.” She excitedly said.

“Do you like me that much?” I asked.

“Yes! Since the day Mr. Leo introduced his daughter in the society, and you will be the model for WW cosmetics. Alam mo naman siguro na pinakasikat Ang fashion brand nyo, diba?” Saad nya at nagbugtong hininga ako. Yeah I almost forgot, Dad's request for his birthday that I'll be the model. I hate this! I wish Hindi ko nalang naalala iyun.

“Napakaganda mo! You have strong appeal In the camera, Lalo  na sa personal.” Saad nya at ininom Ang juice.

“Just eat... We need to go back to the university in 10 minutes.” Pag iiba ko Ng topic.

After some time bumalik na kami sa campus. Alliah stayed at my back na pinagtataka ko but I, we continued to walk. All eyes on us especially to me. A girl caught my attention, she was looking at me madly. When our eyes met, she rolled her eyes at ibinaling ko Ang Mata sa daan. We headed on our classroom.

Umupo na ako at gayun din si Alliah. I tapped her shoulder at nilingon n'ya ako.

“Wala ka ba talagang kaibigan?” I straightly asked. Maybe it's too rude and straight forward but that's what I want to ask.

Ngumiti s'ya at tumango. Ibinalik nya Ang tingin sa disk nya. Wala pang teacher.

“Kung magiging kaibigan Kita, ikaw Ang magiging unang kaibigan ko at syang kaibigan lang.” may lungkot sa boses nya but I didn't bother to answer her. I don't like friends. I stayed silent nalang.

Nagsimula na Ang klase. I just focused my eyes on tv screen where our topic was, I just looked didn't read Kasi lahat Ng discuss ay Alam ko na. I had a private teacher back then. I just waited for the class to over. Nakakabagot dito.

-

When the class start, sabay kaming lumabas ni Alliah sa room.

“Ohh! Ang daga at Ang transferred student!” Sigaw Ng Isang babae. I looked at Alliah, she's biting her lips will heads down, so pathetic and weak. I just raised my eyebrows on the girl.

“Kumaibigan ka na nga, sa daga pa?” Saad Ng babae at Tumawa s'ya pati Ang Kasama n'ya, including the other people around us. I sighed. Tiningnan ko si Liah, she's head down. Tsk.

“Wala akong kinakaibigan.” i answered.

“Rinig mo 'yon, Liah? Di ka n'ya kinakaibigan!” pang iinsulto nila Kay Liah.

“That's not what i mean, stupid!” I said to her at napakunot ang noo n'ya.

“Ano? S-stup—” hindi pa s'ya nakatapos ay nagsalita na ako.

“Wala akong kinakaibigan, why? Because anyone can betray you, sa tingin mo yang tinuturing mong kaibigan, kaibigan din tingin sayo? Well, dont be so sure.” Saad ko at hindi sya umimik.

“Atleast we ain't friend but we hang out, why? the more you treat someone a friend the more your trust will grow kaya ka niluluko at tinataksil. Know your enemy, girl.” Saad ko at naglakad palapit sa kanya. I tapped her shoulder then smirk, iniwan ko na syang walang imik.

Sumama sa akin si Alliah. Patuloy n'ya akong sinundan kahit wala na kami sa campus. Tumigil ako sa paglalakad st hinarap s'ya.

“Liah? Hanggang keylan ka matatapos kakasunod sakin?” Tanong ko at gulat n'ya akong tiningnan.

“Gosh, Esa! Ang hot mo, napaka astig mo! Alam mo ba Yung babaeng yun Ang dakilang bully sa campus but heckkkk! Hindi sya nakapagsalita sa mga sinabi mo. Ang astig mo talaga!” puno ng Saya at pananabik Ang boses nya. I just found myself smiling dahil sa gestures na ginagawa nya.

“Aren't you upset on what i said?” I asked then she shook her head.

“Nah! At first.... Medyo oo but when you explained or should i say when you share your perspective, bumilib ako sayo.” Saad nya na may ngiti. Iba din s'ya, she's a bit weird baka Yan ang dahilan bakit sya nabubully.

“You're right! You can't trust anyone kahit Yung mga tinuturing mong kaibigan.” Malungkot n'yang Saad. She's so pity. I don't like her for being pathetic and weak. Hinahayaan nya Ang ibang saktan at apak apakan s'ya.

“That's why, don't and don't ever trust me.” I coldly said at nagkibit balikat lang s'ya. She's really a weirdo.

“Maiwan na kita! Uuwi na ako, ingat!” Saad nya at tumakbo papalayo sa akin, sa ibang dereksyon sya pumunta, I guess she intentionally followed me kahit Hindi ito ang dereksyon papauwi.  I called my butler.

“Pick me up! I forgot my car.” Saad ko.

-

Nakauwi na ako. I walked inside. Dumeretso ako sa dining room, Sabi daw ni ama na puntahan ko s'ya. When I went there, I saw Klinton and Father eating. Lumapit ako kay Dad.

“My princess!” Saad ni Dad at ngumiti sa akin. He stood up and kissed my forehead.

“How was your first day of school?” He asked at umupo sya ulit, umupo na din ako.

“Fine!” i shortly answered.

“Di ka naman siguro pumatay dun?” Saad ni Klinton na Hindi tumitingin sa akin at patuloy lang kumain.

“Hindi!” i frowned.

“Tsk. Talaga lang, huh?” Saad nya at tiningnan ako. Tinaasan nya ako Ng kilay.

“Don't start a fight, Klin!” Saad ni Dad and Klinton bit his lower lips.

“Okay! Okay! Sige Hindi ko na aawayin Ang maganda nyong prinsesa, sya Yung anak nyo diba?” Saad ni Klinton and he laughed fakely.

“Ikaw na Ang magaling, Esabella!” inis nyang saad at nagbugtong hininga.

“Hate me if you want but hate yourself more for being insecure tapos walang ginagawa para mag improve, pathetic!” Saad ko at galit nya akong tiningnan.

“Stop this nonsense!” Sigaw ni Dad so I shut up.

“You're lucky, my father loves you more than his son.” Saad ni Klinton at iniwan kami. I feel a bit sorry for him but he deserve it.

Mapagmataas sya at napakayabang. He was always insecure about what I achieve.

“You should take a rest, Esa!” Saad ni Dad at tumango ako.

“I will, Dad!” tumayo ako. I kissed his cheeks.

“Thank you, Daddy!” Saad ko at ngumiti sya sa akin.

“I love you, My princess! Go take a rest.” Saad nya at tumango ako na may ngiti.

I went upstairs, straight to my room. Katabi ko lang Ang room ni Klinton. I guess he's inside because I can hear the loud strung of his drums. He's a drummer, a good and a famous one. 

May maamo syang mukha, matangkad, makisig ang katawan, matalino at matapang but he's obviously a blunty and too high for himself.

Hayaan ko na, Wala din naman akong mapapala Kong papatulan ko sya sa mga sinasabi nya sa akin.