Simula

 

This is a story of me and the people around me.

 

 

A story that has a full of secrets and mystery, "Veronica!" I heard someones voice called me. I sigh as i reminisce the memory of my past, the cold breeze filled me as i saw the love of my life walking towards my direction. I smiled as i saw his worried face, i didn't expect that it will turn out all worth it. 

 

 

When i look at him reality hits me. Because of him i began to reveal their skeletons, because of him i conquer the mystery that they've been keeping. And because of him i've learn who and what really i am.

 

 

Our story is like a roller coaster full of unexpected surprises. But i hope you'll be patient to our mysterious story..

 

 

Well if you really wanted to know, it all started on November night.

 

 

 

Malakas na ulan ang syang bumalot sa buong lungsod dulot ng masamang panahon. Buhos ng ulan, ingay ng mundo at gulo ng mga tao

 

 

 

Sa isang madilim na eskinita makikita ang isang dalagitang tumatakbo, tagaktak ang pawis hindi alintana ang pagkabasa sa tubig ulan. Walang saplot ang mga paa tumatakbo na para bang may humahabol sa kaniya, bakas sa kaniyang mukha ang takot at pagod. Sinasabayan ang ingay ng langit at iyak ng ulap ang kaniyang sigaw at pagsusumamo.

Ang kaniyang suot na puting bistida na unti-unting nadudumihan, ang sigaw niyang hindi naririnig ng sino man.

First Person P.O.V.

My heartbeat is so loud, those red eyes, creepy fangs. The way they stare at me like a prey, the way their breath touches my skin, it gives me sensation! How did i ended up like this?! I breathe heavily calming myself. My mind went blank, i coudn't think properly in this kind of situation, the feeling of pain and fear raign on me.

 

 

 

 

My heartbeat is so fast. A loud ringing filled my ear, i'm starting to loose my vision. My body is sore i couldn't support my weight properly. My vision were blurry but i keep on roaming my eyes, hopping to see something to escape, until i saw a street lamp in their back. 'Finally! A reason to survive! I couldn't believe the plain white color of the street lamp could make me cry.

 

 

"Wag kang matakot, " the man in black-sweater casually wispher in my ear. The warm of his breath gives me shiver, my legs are noodles i can't even stand properly. "Mmm ramdam ko ang nginig mo mula rito," he laugh. 

 

 

 

 

My heart is slamming against my ribs, my finger tips are moist. My breathing are starting to have difficulties, there are four of them all are wearing black sweater i can't see clearly their faces but i can feel their eyes are all on me.

 

 

 

 

 

I continue to observe them when my eyes landed on the edge to the street lamp. My feet were urging to run, but my mind and body would do the opposite. How can i escape when they are more stronger than me, my body is already weak compare to their count and built. Surely when i'll just move they can assassinate me without hesitation.

 

Ang ingay ng ulan at lamig ng hangin ang bumalot sa akin, buntong hininga akong tinititigan ang ilaw. Ito na siguro ang huling pagkakataon kong masilayan ang ilaw sa daan. Pikit mata 'kong pinapakiramdaman ang paligid na para bang ito na ang huli ko.

 

 

 

 

Nanginginig pa ang aking katawan dulot ng lamig at pagod, hindi ko na alam kung pano ito masolusyunan, napapalibutan nila ako hindi ko man makita ang kanilang mga mukha pero ramdam ko ang mga titig nila. 'Mamamatay na ba akong walang nakaka alam?

 

"Hey move a little don't be stiff," i was taken back when the man on my right said playfully, it frustrate me when they talk casually. They started to make a move making a circle around me laughing like they see something funny. My heartbeat is so fast, palms are wet, im holding my breath, im freezing and soaking wet because of the rain.

 

 

 

 

Their footsteps filled the alley, the sound of their shoes that touches the ground along with the rain drops, i counted in my mind on how long would they take. It makes me rattled the way they playfully making a move.

My white dress is wet, i can feel the numbness of my feet. My sandals can't even support my weight properly, the time is taking too long at this moment. It feels like they take forever until they stopped moving, but they are still around me. 'Shit! this is surely my last.

 

"Ang boring mo naman, tahimik ka na nga mamamatay ka pang walang makakaalam." Naiinip na tugon ng isa sa kanila, nagtawanan ang lahat sa kaniyang sinabi. Ramdam ko ang bigat na enerhiya sa kanilang mga salita, nakakapangilabot. Mahabang buntong hininga ang aking ginawa, i can do this. My eyes remain to them, thinking twice in my mind. 'They might make fun of me after this, but its okay than to be dead after this, well surely both of that will happen.

 

"Please i will do anyting you want just don't kill me." Pilit tinatago ang aking takot, sari-saring reaksyon ang kanilang ipinakita bakas sa kanila ang pagkamangha na unti-unting napalitan ng malakas na tawanan, ang kanilang halakhak ang pumuno sa buong iskinita nakakakilabot ang kanilang tawa.

"Marunong ka pa lang mag salita? Hahaha!" Kantyawan nila, kasabay ng kanilang halakhak ang ingay ng kulog at bilis ng kidlat. "Kung nag salita ka pa kanina eh 'di sana tapos na tayo ngayon," Tugon ng lalaking naiinip.

 

 

"You know that you can't escape in this kind of situation it's impossible-" the man suddenly stunned by a sudden interrupt.

"Then let's make it possible," the voice of a man echoed in the alley, i look at him and saw him standing beside the street lamp, i didn't notice him. He walk from the edge of the alley wearing a black suit and a tie that is just loose enough, all eyes are on him the sound of his foot steps filled the alley. The rain slowly stopped, the alley filled with the smell of petrichor.

"Man, Im still on my suit! So extra," he's so loud he's mumbling something while his walking. I can't see his face clearly, i was dazzled by the light of the street lamp on his back it prevented  from showing his face. "Too bad i hear your loud noises," he smirked. My heart beat is so loud, i can feel the coldness of the wind along with the smell of the after rain.

"So how do we start this?" he seriously asked as he reach us. "Man playin' heroe eh?" one of the men in sweaters asked, their laugh echoed in the alley. "Yeah, i needed to," he answered casually their laugh echoed, the man slowly walk towards them.

 

 

 

 I can now see his face clearly, i blinked as my eyes adjusted. Now his eyes are on me. "So how do you like to start," without even noticing he swiftly grab something in his pocket a wooden stake, holding and playing in his right hand. They suddenly stopped laughing as they saw what the man's holding.

"Why do you have that?" the atmosphere suddenly change, their eyes was all on the man's hand, they are stunned by the wooden stake.

Woosh! The wind blew hard, the sound of the  wind filled us, the rain already stop. They are so quiet, shock can be seen in their faces. "That's the Ventrue crests," said by the man in sweater. "Ding! Im glad you recognize it but im not here to drag," he smirked.

 

 

 He walk to the center towards me while playing his wooden stake his eyes were dull but scary. My heart is racing with fear, he stopped right in front of me he examine me using his eyes, my palms are wet i can feel the heat of my body produces. Bang! The sound of the thunder surprised me, he smirked.

"Let the girl leave and i will not do anything harm," he said while his gaze was on me. "Amin 'yan, Ventruie 'wag kag mang aangkin ng hindi sa 'yo," Reklamo nila, the man in suit sigh. "Ang boring naman kung diretsong mamatay 'to ng walang kahirap-hirap," Pabalang na sagot nito. Anak ng?! Sino ba itong lalaking 'to!? "Tch! Sinong hinahamon mo? Hindi porket naka-ukit sa iyo ang simbolo na 'yan eh masisindak mo na kami!" The man in sweater bravely said.

"You know we are four and you're just alone it still depends on your skills, besides its an honor to kill a Ventrue." One of them confidently said. A playfull smile can be seen on his face its like his having fun on what they said.

"If you say so," he said huskily while his eyes was on me. I was caught of guard by his sudden smile. "They just fall into my trap typical commoners," he said just enough that im the only one can hear.

Lub dub. My heart is beating fast, he slowly faced the men in sweaters, "Okay i'll do what you want. Four against me but i have a request, let the girl run and the last man who will survive. Will definetly have the girl, as if you can." He confidently said, they laugh on what he says

"As you wish," they started to make a move taking off their sweaters reaveling their shirts underneath. I can now see their faces, their red eyes and pointed fangs are more define now, thirst can be seen in their faces,  it gives me shiver. Bang! I flinched by the noise of the thunder, by the sudden surprise i held the hem of the man's suit.

"Don't be scared," he held my hand from the hem of his suit, the warm of his hand touches mine. He squeez it gently. "I count one to five you must reach the end of this alley. Run and don't ever look back," i nodded as a response. 

 

 

 

My heart is racing with fear, slowly he took off his coat leaving his dress shirt and tie. "Wear this,"  the smell of mint and lavander hugged my shoulder, his eyes roamed in me like he's checking if im alright.

 

 

Lub-dub. He's too close, shock by his sudden move the warm of his breath touches my neck his lavander scent filled my nose i almost close my eyes, but i came back to reality when he whisper into my ear, "One." 

 

 

 

 

It took me a minute to process, my body began to move, "Two." And without hesitation i started to ran to the edge of this alley the light of the street is where im going, "Three." His voice is starting to fade, i can feel the sore in my feet the coldness of the wind touches my skin.

Bang! "Ahh!" i was startled by the thunder my heart beat is so fast, i can't run properly. I took off my shoes while my legs are wobbly. I run as fast as i can, i felt some water pouring from above. Its raining again, im alredy at the edge of the alley, already close enough to the street light where people are used to pass by, i started to shout asking for some help.

"Tulong! Tulugan niyo ako!" Im trembling because of the cold and the rain, but im brows sweating. "Tulong!" Bang! I flinched by the sound of the thunder along with a fast lightning. Im starting to give up, how did i ended up like this? I started to see some car passing by. Im already close, i can see the road and the people passing by.

"Tulong! Pakiusap tulungan niyo ako!" it's like they didn't hear me, i can see clearly the buildings and the lights of this city. I cried, it feels like i've been born again, the raindrops starting to pour all over me i can now feel the pain and tiredness of my body. I didn't bother to shout again im already at this far away.

"I survived," i cry along with the rain drops, the wind touches my face, the smell of lavander mint coat that keep me warm. "Do you think you're already saved?" I was shock by the familliar voice of a man at the corner of this street.

 

 

 

Blood can be seen in his lips his tie is already in his fists, "Shaks! Napuruhan pa talaga ako," he wiped his blood using his tie. How did he? Questions are flooding into my mind. Im starting to feel nervous i wanna walk backwards but i can't move my body.

Slowly he walked towards me his eyes is full of emotions softness can be seen in his face, rain drops suddenly stopped its like they just passed by. My heart beat is so fast, my body can't move, slowly he's already in my front. "You're in bigger trouble now," my mouth is half open by a sudden shock he's too close, his scent filled my nose. His troubled gaze roam in my face, pacing his eyes to my lips.

 

"Run as fast as you can," his eyes are serious. I'm trembling by the words he said, my hands are shaking. It's like it has a double meaning, my heartbeat is so loud.

"But man, by that facial expression of yours. It gives me more reason to kiss you," i was taken off by his words. He sigh, his emotions suddenly changed. Lub-dub. Who is this man?