note: All dialogue in green were originally said in Filipino.
It all started one day when I was at school. It was Saturday. We, the members of the broadway production, were there to practice. No one except us was supposed to be there. After some intense practicing, I decided to go to the 3rd floor of the old building. I explored a bit and found myself infront of my former classroom from when I was still in the 1st year. I was in the first section back then... I-Ruby. Our room was the last room to the left of the building. Room 312. When I went inside the room, I saw (I won't mention his real name) Alpha AC with his friends. Although I felt shy to approach (Alpha AC being my former crush), I raised my courage and asked them what they were doing there. One of them said that it was Alpha AC's "home." I felt so confused and looked at them quizzically. I asked them why they called it his home, then Alpha AC said "Let's go." They were about to leave, but I stopped them. I took Alpha AC's hands, looked him straight in the eyes, and asked him why again. He told me that he always went there whenever his parents had an argument, and that he would stay there until his parents have solved their problem. Hearing this, I let go of his hands and they left.
A few hours later and it was lunch time. I was eating with BFG (codename again) in the CAT room. After eating, BFG, BroadPartner (another codename), and I planned on going to the gym to watch the "Bandorama." The Bandorama was a social gathering of all bands in the Philippines, populars, amateurs, and the like. When we finally reached the gym, I had this strange feeling, and (I know this is gonna sound strange) when we entered the doors to the gym we were outside! Some place away from our school. And what's even stranger is that BFG and BroadPartner seemed like they didn't know that we were already in our school just a few moments ago! Why? Because BFG told me that we should commute to get to our school. I wanted to speak, but I decided not to. It was so weird, but I had to go with the flow of things.
While going to our school, BrownieEmoJor (codename), one of Alpha AC's friends, sent me a text message telling me the description of their outfits*. I wanted to reply, but unfortunately, I didn't have any load.
I was silent the whole way while my two companions were having a conversation. I had my thoughts set on Alpha AC that time. Then, with the blink of an eye, it suddenly turned dark! Again, BFG and BroadPartner didn't notice. They just kept on talking! Then suddenly, I burst out saying "When we go home, we need to ride a taxi because my father says so. The only problem is I can't afford it." "How can you not afford it? You're the daughter of the Vice President?" says BroadPartner. I answered him "Just because I'm the V.P's daughter I can afford that?!." I was offended! I didn't want to show my anger so I just cried.
I walked alone, still crying. And these men who saw me crying insulted me saying "Miss, are you a cry-baby?". This made me feel even more offended which made me cry even more. Then suddenly, my twisted fate lead me to Alpha AC once again. He saw me crying and wiped off my tears. Alpha AC was wearing a black emo outfit. I told him that it didn't suit him. Then, without saying a word he took my hand and removed the ringˆ I was wearing and put it on me again.
I stared at him and said
"Kuya Alpha AC..."
"What?" said Alpha AC
"Um..."
"Didn't I tell you not to call me kuya anymore?"
I don't know why but I suddenly blushed. Being too shy, I slipped. It made me blush even more. I felt so clumsy. Then, JerBrenMor (codename), Alpha AC's best friend, leaned down over me and reached his hands to me. But instead of actually helping me, he said in a loud voice (so that Alpha AC could here) "Isn't anyone going to help?" Hearing this, Alpha AC reached out his hand and helped me up. But even though I was already standing up he didn't let go of my hand. He said to me that he wanted to take me home, so he took me with him. We left our friends behind, but we never turned back to look at them.
Alpha AC and I road on a jeepney. We arrived at a beautiful estate, but its beauty was destroyed by some of the people there. There were bullies, mean-looking Black Americans, and weird looking, drunk men. Alpha AC held my hand tighter and kept me closer to him. The weird looking people were staring at me while Alpha AC and I were walking to the elevator. I looked up and saw even more of those mean-looking men on the 4th floor. I wanted to tell Alpha AC this, but no words came out of my mouth. I couldn't speak. I was afraid.
When we were inside the elevator, Alpha AC was holding me even closer to him as if he was trying to protect me from something. I couldn't stand his silence anymore so I asked him "Kuya Alpha AC, I mean, Alpha AC, why do you seem so worried?" He didn't answer, but when the elevator doors opened he said "Because I care about you." When we got out of the elevator, Alpha AC's face turned pale. Then I remembered that we were on the 4th floor! The same floor I saw those frightening men. "It's the chinese! Alpha AC." said one of the men in a mocking voice.
"I think we should go" I said to Alpha AC
"Find somewhere to hide" said Alpha AC
"But..."
"Issa... if I die, my soul and my heart will always be with you."
Hearing those words made me cry. I couldn't move. Alpha AC charged to the men and fought them with all his might. I couldn't stand it! One high school student against so many men...
*BrownieEmoJor said that he and JerBrenMor were wearing black. Alpha AC was wearing black as well, but it was stained with blood!
ˆThe ring I was wearing was a gold ring given to me by my aunt. But in this dream, Alpha AC was the one who gave me the ring.
Well, that's the end of it. Makes you want to keep coming back for more, right?
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