Xyrica’s POV:
Hindi ko alam kung ilang oras akong nakatulog ulit pero ginising ako ni secretary Seo kasi lalapag na ang eroplano. Nakatulog kasi ako noong lumipad na kami papuntang London, gumigising lang ako para kumain, pumunta sa banyo at kapag gusto kong manuod ng palabas. Wala akong ibang naisip na gawin at ayaw ko namang kausapin si secretary Seo kasi wala naman kaming dapat pag-usapan.
“Please wear your seat belt on because the plane will be landing soon,” sabi ni secretary Seo sa akin.
I stretched for a bit because I felt like my body needed it, then fastened the seatbelt. I’m pretty much exhausted for a girl who didn’t do anything but sit for fourteen hours and twenty minutes.
“Thank you for waking me up,” nakangiting sabi ko kay secretary Seo.
“You must be exhaust
Xyrica’s POV:I woke up early like usual because I needed to prepare myself for the race. I did my morning routine pretty fast then headed to the banquet hall that Aris mentioned last night. The hall was specifically for foreign-student like me and, I was expecting the banquet hall would be full of people, which was indeed true.After eating my breakfast alone, I went to the place that Aris’ employee parked the car when Aris and I decided to tour some parts of the academy. Some students from Werian academy were kind enough to show me the right way and, I immediately arrived at the place where the car parked.I was about to get in my car when a car pulled over in front of me. It rolled the window down and, I saw Aris in the driver’s seat. He waved hello and I waved back, just to be polite.“Do you know where to go?” Tanong ni Aris sa aki
Xyrica’s POV:The race was exhausting because after I won the first set race, beating the Werian brothers, they called me to prepare myself and race again. I had to compete again with the winners of every sets that the hosts created. In that way, they can determine the winner of the race. They didn’t care much for the second placer or the third placer. They want the winner because the winner will take all the points.It was spectacular to have beaten them all but, it drained my energy. I was too exhausted that I even asked secretary Seo for some help. She didn’t even hesitate to take care of me after the race. I am forever grateful to secretary Seo and the Demsford family’s generosity.After having a day off, I felt a little bit better and, that was when I decided to go home. I asked secretary Seo to inform mister Smith to deliver us to the airport. And to notify the pilot as soon as poss
Van Zheaney’s POV:Masarap sa pakiramdam na makita ang Gangster Academy na buo pa rin kahit ilang araw akong hindi nakabalik sa academy. May mga bagay pa kasi akong inasikaso kaya nagpaiwan ako sa China kahit tapos na ang event na sinalihan ko. Ang mga kasama ko naman, gaya nina Klent at Allen ay naunang umalis kasi may hinabol pa silang event sa ibang bansa.“I’m finally back,” masayang sabi ko sa sarili ko at bumaba sa sasakyan.Aiming number one in any activities for the sake of Gangster Academy was a piece of cake. We trained so hard to be the best and, we won’t let pathetic losers from another school surpass us.“Van!” Tawag sa akin ni Alver at kumakaway pa.Napansin kong kompleto ang mga kaibigan ko habang sinalubong ako. Kasama rin nina Michiaki si Cyborg at si Xyrica lang ang kulang sa ka
Xyrica’s POV:Nagising ako sa lakas ng katok sa pinto at napabagon ako dahil dito. Hindi ko alam kung anong oras na pero ayaw pa rin kasi bumukas ng mga mata ko, kaya binuksan ko nalang ang pinto na nakapikit ang mata.“What is it? Bakit ba ang ingay ninyo?”Naiinis na tanong ko kahit hindi ko alam kung sino.“Why aren’t you ready yet?”Boses ni Cyborg.Kinusot ko ang mata ko at kumurap-kurap. At tinanong,“Ano ba ang kailangan mo at bakit ang ingay mo?”“Nakalimutan mo bang may larong naghihintay sa ‘yo? Bakit late kang nagising?”Tanong ni Cyborg at pumasok nalang bigla sa kwarto ko.“Anong oras na ba?”Tanong ko kay Cyborg.
Xyrica’s POV:Pagkatapos ng laro ko ay sinalubong ako nina Yuan at tinulungang makaupo sa inuupuan nila. Sakto naman na inanunsyo ang dalawa pang babae na maglalaro sa susunod na round. Ang pangalan nina miss Ludwig at Joy ang natawag at sila pa ang dalawang magrerepresenta sa Gangster Academy, sa kategorya ng mga babae. Tinawag naman ang pangalan nina Michiaki, Cyborg at Spencer kasi sila ang maglalaro sa kategorya ng mga lalaki.Imbes na ihatid ako nina Michiaki sa clinic ay nagbago ang isip ko nang marinig ko ang mga pangalan nila. Gusto kong makita kung paano sila makipaglaban at saka hindi naman kasi ito ang plano sa laro. Wala ring alam sina Michiaki kung bakit nagbago ang laro, lalo na si miss Ludwig na siya sana ang may pakana ng event. Ang alam kasi naming lahat ay iisang estudyante lang kada eskwelahan.“Van, may sinabi ka ba kay dean Steinfeld kaya nagbago ang laro?”
Xyrica’s POV:It sure sounds fun when they explained what the victory party is all about. I can’t imagine how many thousands of pesos would the academy spend to let their students enjoy their winnings. I think it’s given already because most of the students here in Gangster Academy are wealthy.“May I have your attention, please? Attention. Attention to all the students,”boses ng isang babae gamit ang intercom.“What do you think is she going to say?”Tanong ni Cyborg.“We’re all going to find out,”sabi ko kay Cyborg.“The academy would like to congratulate the following sections for ranking top one to top five. As a tradition, whoever section secures the top one position will be the one to host the victory party. The top section w
Xyrica’s POV:After how many days of anticipation, we finally got the chance to enjoy our academic getaway. I can say that our sleepless nights were all worth it. The place that we’re staying is amazing and the view is breathtaking. I never would’ve thought that this would pull through.May mga designated rooms at roommates na kami kaya mabilis naming naayos ang mga gamit namin. Madali namang kausapin ang mga kasama ko kaya wala nagbangayan kung sino ang matutulog sa ibaba o taas ng deck.Kasama ko sa iisang kwarto sina miss Ludwig, Ami, Macey, Monique at Joy. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang magiging kalabasan ng pagtitipon namin— ang alam ko ay ayaw kong makisawsaw sa kanila.Dalawang araw bago kami umalis papuntang Italy ay bumalik din si Joy na may elbow cast sa Gangster Academy. Gaya ng pagdistansya niya sa amin noong nasa hospital siya ay dumedistansya rin siya ngayon
Van Zheaney’s POV:Akala ko ay magiging masaya ang gabi na ito pero sa halip na magsaya ay bumalik ako sa kwarto at nakahiga sa kama ko. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang nangyayari sa akin pero gusto ko munang mapag-isa ngayon.Kahit nasa kwarto lang ako at nagpapahinga ay naririnig ko pa rin ang ingay na ginagawa nila. Nakikita ko rin ‘yung flash ng disco lights na ginagamit nila mula rito sa bintana. It looks like they’re having fun by themselves, mabuti nalang at kami lang ang tao rito kasi nagawa naming i-book ang buong resort para lang sa amin.Nasa pool area ako kanina at kasama sina Ami, Macey at Monique. I was starting to have fun kaso naiinis pa rin ako kapag nakikita ko si Klent lalo na’t bumabalik pa rin sa utak ko ‘yun