Chapter 2: Confidential file
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GICCA'S POINT OF VIEW
“Do you mean you physically felt the pain?” Rique asked seriously. They were now serious about our conversation, no more annoying things running in our ambience right now. Good thing.
We decided to talk about what happened to me before we take our lunch. We were currently on the corner of the university's park, a quiet and peaceful spot, the right place to talk about this thing, where no one else can hear us.
“Yes, I really felt the pain as if I had been stabbed in this part.” I spoke as I pointed my abdomen area.
“Was it new to you? Or you have experienced that before?” Ali asked.
“I never had that kind of dream before, that was the first and worst dream of my whole life! I am afraid that it might happen again, and what if the next dream will take me to death already?” I said while frowning. I was just concerned about myself.
“That was a nightmare, Gicca. It usually happens when a person is tired or stressed. Don't let yourself be swayed by your own thoughts, like you know, being killed by a dream. In fact, it is curable.” worried Lance said, but his tone seemed to eat me alive.
I do not know if I would be happy because he cares or be scared because he was intimidating. Hmm.
“Hmm, you may be tiring yourself out. Is it about studying?” Rique asked.
“Don't worry, Gicca. No one can take our positions in the ranking and you will always be on top no matter what.” Ali said while trying to calm me down.
“Yo, do not kill yourself, Gicca. Just enjoy.” Rique said to me as he rocked and rolled his hand.
I just rolled my eyes in my mind. Why do people always say that I am tiring myself from studying? Do I really look like desperate to have a good grade?
Okay, let's just say that I am tired, does it automatically mean I am tired from studying? Ugh. What kind of thinking do the people around me have? My gosh.
Do they think I am working too hard, so they can't go above me? Hell.
“Guys, honestly, college is not challenging for me. Sorry if I hurt you because maybe in your case you are having a hard time, but for me? Everything is just so funny. And I am not tired of anything." I paused for a secods and gave them a shrug. "I do not know why I had a nightmare. But I'm pretty much sure it was not because I'm stressed.” I added.
They all suddenly fell silent for a few seconds. Ops, had I over spoken? Did I hurt their ego?
Lance broke the silence as he walked in the middle of us, “She's right, we all know Gicca's ability. And if she is tired or stressed, it is sure not because of studying.” he said to Rique and Ali.
Ali gave no reaction.
“Hmm,” She grabbed her chin, “I have no other point on what I said other than I am worried about you, Gicca. Anyway, let's just eat because my intestines are upset.” she added.
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I apologized to them as we walked towards the cafeteria. Sometimes I no longer think before speaking, out of annoyance. That is one of the things I hate most about my behavior. I, sometimes, speak and speak without thinking. I know I was being stupid in that part.
We were close to the cafeteria when suddenly someone stopped us. He was short, wearing eyeglasses and holding two books in his left arm. He stopped in front of us as he raised his right arm sideward—he was stopping us by doing that.
“The admins are calling you,” he said to us and turned back to normal standing. I guess he was the SSG secretary.
“Who? Me? Him? Or her? Or him?” Ali asked the SSG secretary as she pointed us one by one.
“The four of you,” the SSG secretary answered.
We looked at each other with sadness in our eyes. We haven't even had our lunch yet, and we were so hungry!
“Do they need us right away?” Rique asked.
“Why? Do you have anything else to do?” The SSG secretary asked back.
Rique approached him and patted his shoulder, “You are a genius, man! Yes, we are up to something.” he said sarcastically and chuckled.
I just covered my face with my hand in disgrace. Feels like I am ashamed of what Rique is doing. He is a total bully. Though he is bullying in a way you will never know that you are already being bullied by him. Yeah, sharp-witted Rique exists.
“But it is admin—” the SSG secretary wasn't able to finish what he was going to say when Ali opened her mouth and cut out his words.
“We don't care, fellow. My intestines are upset. Do you want to be eaten alive?” Ali asked in a challenging tone mixed with annoyance.
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“This is because of you, Rique!” Ali blamed Rique with a teary eyes.
“Wow, big word. Who was the brave one earlier that assumed to be brave enough to swallow the SSG secretary alive?” he threw a punching words to Ali.
“I did that because you started it!” Ali exclaimed.
“Mine was different, my words were friendly, and yours was zombies.” said Rique and he rolled his eyes like a girl.
“You play safe! Why don't you just admit it? That it was purely your fault! Move to hell now, Rique and live there forever!” Ali shouted once more and her tears is about to well up.
Rique just smirked and stated, “You will miss me,” he needled her.
Here they are again. Fighting as usual.
Anyway, they threw us into the oldest room here in the university. This was not cleaned for ages and there is nothing thicker than the dust in here. Ew. They punished us to clean this old room because of what Rique and Ali did to that poor SSG secretary. We have no choice but to adhere to it because it was admins' order, otherwise, we might lose what we worked hard for three years and maybe we will be snapped out of this university. This means BACK TO ZERO!
“The heck with your face! I will not miss that face!” She roared with disgust.
“What did you say? I'm handsome and that is undeniable. You are lucky if I flirt with you, but I will never do that because you are not my type.” He spoke while still smirking to Ali. He knew she would get angry quickly whenever he says something that will make her feel low, that's why he annoys her with this tactic.
Ali created a nauseating noise, “I can't reach your self-esteem! You disgust me.” she declared.
“Yes, because this lovely face of mine is unreachable.” Rique threw a word. Wow.
They are already hurting my ears. I rolled my eyes and just behaved myself. I will not make them stop, afraid that I might say something again. Haha.
“Will the both of you quit rubbishing? Let's just start cleaning, so we can finish this right away.” at last, Lance spoke.
The two immediately stopped fighting, but they still make faces to each other. Ah, they truly look like kids.
Lance is not chatty, and if he speaks he makes sure that he has his point and his words make sense. This is one thing I love about him. He always uses his brain, and that's kind of attractive, do you agree?
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We started cleaning, but before that, we first made sure we put on our masks properly. We don't know how many types of bacteria the thick dust has. Anyway, the room is just small and for certain we will finish cleaning immediately.
I was wiping the shelf close to me when I accidentally hit the box on that shelf with my elbow. It went down directly on the floor, and I heard a broken sound. It provoked me to panicked. I let go of the rug and went to pick it up right away.
There are also papers inside that box and are now scattered on the floor. My root is beating so fast. I hurriedly picked the papers right away. Making sure that they are all well filed in my hands. I am more bothered about what was broken, what was it? I hope it's not important. I don't want to be punished again.
“What was that? Are you fine?” Lance hurried to my spot.
“I'm okay, but I broke something. I'm scared.” I replied as my voice trembled. I'm so nervous and anxious as effin'.
Lance helped me out and shortly, Rique and Ali came and helped as well.
“Just Mr. Morris' picture frame.” Rique announced while holding the broken picture frame of Mr. Morris—the owner of this university.
I broke Mr. Morris' picture frame.
“Let's just throw that away, he won't notice that for sure because he owns too many picture frames. He's rich.” Ali said which we agreed to.
We went back to cleaning after that. I am more careful this time. Psh. Clumsy me.
I was mopping the floor when I noticed Lance's just standing on the corner, not moving, and seemed to be reading something.
I came to him and, “What is that?” I asked when I got close.
“I can't believe it. I am holding an old confidential file.” he responded in an amazed voice.
I looked at the old papers he's holding, if I am not mistaken, that papers also came from the box. He did not put it back?
Shortly, Ali and Rique came to us.
“What kind of confidential file is that?” I asked and peeked at the front page of the paper.
“A case, eleven years ago,” he answered.
My jaw dropped after hearing that. We genuinely like these stuff, like detective things, cases, experiments and many more. Call us weird then.
“What happened to the case? Who held it?” Ali asked tensely seconds after Lance spoke..
“Holy mother, is that Amber Hark's case?” Rique entered. He was then surprised to see the front page of the file.
“Holy shoot! Is it Amber Hark's case?” Ali repeated as if she was so shocked.
Who is Amber Hark? What is the big deal with her?
“Yes, it is Amber's case.” Lance calmly answered them.
“WHAT THE EFFIN! HOW DID IT GET HERE?!”
“LET SEE! LET ME SEE!”
“SHUT UP RIQUE! YOU'RE SO MESSY!”
“NO, YOU ZIP!”
“LANCE, LET ME HOLD THE FILE!”
“NO WAY! YOU'LL GET US KILLED!”
“IMMA FUTURE DETECTIVE, i***t!”
“SO AM I, CATFACED!”
And the two got wild and roaring because of that old file. What is with that file? What's with Amber Hark? Why are they so interested?
“Err, what's happening to you guys? Who is Amber Hark?” I asked them while leveling my palm to my shoulder.
They stopped their making noises and ooked at me in astonishment. They are acting weird with that reaction. So, I just lifted an eyebrow. “What?” I asked again.
“Seriously? Gicca?” Ali asked in astonishment.
“Seriously? Gicca?” Rique repeated what Ali asked.
“Because seriously, this case has been around for a long time and is no longer a big deal. The both of you, quit acting weird.” Lance scolded Ali and Rique as he walked in the middle.
“But Lance, we know how hot this case was then. I am just excited, and glad, and happy, and... whatever.” Ali said and pouted.
“She's right, and the best detective ever has given up on this cases, could you believe that? Is it not enough to seal it in our memory and be amaze because the famous case happened to be in our hand now?” Rique asked.
Wait, what? This case was hot? How hot that the news did not even reach me? And who was the detective he is referring to? I idolized one detective only, and it is detective Louis, he is the only and the best detective ever for he never failed. No one can replace him. Now tell me, who was the detective that Rique's pointing out to?
“Who is the detective you are referring to?” I asked Rique.
He rolled his eyes, “Duh, It's detective Louis.” he answered which caused by jaw to be dropped even more. "Why are you so innocent, Gicca?" he added.
“Impossible, he never failed!” I said. I want to fight on the side of detective Louis because I know he never failed for once in his life... I couldn't accept this. He is my idol.
Both Ali and Rique laughed softly, “Why do you seem to know nothing, Gicca? We were eight years old when that case came out and I'm already matured at that age to know how thrilling it was.” Ali responded.
“Me too,” Rique agreed.
I backed away a little because I do not understand them, everything is blurry. I know the two of them is just at my age, except for Lance. He is one year older than us. I know I am as well matured at the age of eight, but how come I did not received such news? Maybe my parents just kept me away from the news then. *shrug*
Whatever! But I cannot accept what they wanted to convey that detective Louis had failed. He is my only idol, even though he is no longer in this world, he is still a legend. He never failed! HE NEVER FAILED!
“Don't you know that detective Louis committed suicide because he could not accept the fact that he could not solve Amber's case? Well, until now, justice for Hark family is still nowhere to be found.” Rique added.
I can't accept Rique's words anymore, “No! That is a lie!” I said irritably. Why do they keep on pushing that detective Louis had failed where in fact there is no mark of failure in his record?
“SHUT UP! STOP TALKING ABOUT DETECTIVE LOUIS!” Lance shouted. We were shocked by what he did. He was furious as he delivered this.
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