Sexy Seduction

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER SEVEN:

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"Ang Sprint sa track and field ay isang uri ng takbuhan na naglalayong masaklaw ang maikling distansya sa pinakamabilis na posibleng oras." paliwanag ni Ma'am sa amin. "Mayroong aspeto ang sprint. First, Starting Blocks—Kayo ay magsisimula sa starting blocks upang makuha ang pinakamabilis na pagsisimula. Second, Acceleration Phase—Matapos ang pagsisimula, mabilis na pinapabilis niyo ang inyong pagtakbo. Third, Maximum Velocity—Sa kalagitnaan ng takbuhan, mararating niyo na ang inyong pinakamataas na bilis. And lastly, Maintenance Phase—Sa dulo ng takbuhan, susubukan niyo na mapanatili ang inyong bilis hanggang sa linya ng pagtatapos."

Pero bago daw namin gagawin 'yan, need muna namin mag training, lalo na maghanap ng teknik. Isa na dito ang Speed Training—pagsasanay upang mapabilis ang takbo sa maikling distansya. Strength Training—Pagtitibay ng mga kalamnan upang masuportahan ang mabilis na takbuhan. Start Technique—Pagsasanay sa paggamit ng starting blocks at mabilis na pagsisimula. At Running Mechanics—Pagpapabuti ng anyo at teknika sa takbo upang maging mas episyente.

"Ang sprint ay isang napaka-intense na event na nangangailangan ng mataas na antas ng pagsasanay at dedikasyon upang maabot ang pinakamataas na antas ng pagganap. Pero dahil studyante pa lamang kayo, maabot niyo man or hindi, nakadepende na iyon sa inyo kung hanggang saan lang talaga ang makakaya niyo."

Sabay-sabay kaming tumango.

Binigyan na kami ng hudyat ni Ma'am para magsimula. Kaya nagsimula na'rin akong tumakbo.

Wala eh, Ako talaga ang pinauna nila HUHUHU.

"On your marks..."

Pumwesto at inihanda ko ang sarili ko. Ganun din ang magiging kalaban ko.

"Get set..."

"Hindi Ako mag papatalo ng dahil lang sa babae ka." wika ng katabi ko.

Tiningnan ko naman siya. "Huwag na huwag kang magpapatalo nang dahil lang sa babae Ako." sabay ngisi ko sa kan'ya.

"Go!"

Halos nakita ko sa gilid ng mata ko ang sabay naming pagtakbo. Narinig ko ang sigawan ng mga kasama ko. Ang ibang groupo na nasa kabilang field ay hindi na napigilan na mapalingon sa gawi namin dahil sa sigawan ng mga kasamahan namin.

Napansin ko ang lamang ni Carlos kaya napasimangot na lang Ako. Ilang sandali lang ay binilisan ko din ang pagtakbo ko.

Naka Limang ikot na kaming dalawa, at hindi pa'rin nalalayo ang agwat namin. Kahit na nangunguna siya, at least nasa likuran lang naman niya ako. HEHEHEH.

"GO DITE!!!"

"GO CARLOS!!!"

"GO GO GO!!!"

"FIGHTING SA ATING MUSE AND ESCORT!!!"

"WOAHHH!!! MUSE AND ESCORT NAMIN YANNN!!!"

Ibat-ibang sigawan ng mga classmates namin.

Sa pang huling ikot namin, dito na ako nag seryoso. Ito na ang pang sampung ikot namin, the 10th Laps. At ganun pa'rin, nakasunod pa'rin ako kay Carlos.

Kaya napabuga muna ako ng hangin at saglit na ipinikit ang mga mata. Sandali lamang at idinilat ko naman ito at sinimulan na ang plano ko.

Mabilis na gumalaw ang mga paa ko at tumakbo ng mabilis. Nagulat ang lahat, lalo na si Carlos nang lumagpas na ako sa kan'ya at naunahan siya.

Masaya kong sinalubong ang pulang ribbon at masaya naman nito akong sinalubong.

Nagsigawan ang mga kaklase ko nang nauna Ako. Ganun din naman ako. Nagtatalon-talon ako sa sobrang tuwa.

Kahit na parte lamang ito ng PE Class namin, iba pa'rin ang saya ng naramdaman ko. Grabe! Nakaka miss pala ang ganitong feelings. Na miss ko talaga to. Na miss ko talaga ang panahon na kung saan tumatakbo pa ako.

Takbo sa Mansyon. Hanggang sa may nabasag at nasira HEHEHHE.

Dati 'yun. At ngayon lang ulit Ako bumalik sa pagtakbo. Pinatigil na kasi ako ihh, andami ko na daw kasing nabasag na mga mamahaling bagay HUHUHU. Kaya pinatigil na ako.

"Congrats Dite!!!"

Lumapit sa'kin ang ibang kaklase ko at nakipagkamay sa'kin.

"HEHE Salamat."

"Akala ko matatalo ka." wika ng Isa.

Tiningnan ko naman siya at nginitian. "Akala ko din Patol eh."

"Congrats."

Si Carlos naman ang tiningnan ko. "Congratulations din sa'yo' Carlos."

Isang ngiti ang sumilay sa labi niya. "Dati ka bang athlete?" tanong nito.

"Oo."

"Seryoso?!" Nagulat siya.

Napatawa na lang Ako. "Athlete sa bahay HAHAHHA." at malakas akong tumawa sa kan'yang harapan.

"Baliw!"

"HEHEHEHEH."

"Congratulations Dite Hurt. Makakabalik ka na ng classroom dahil naipasa mo na ang unang task sa Physical Education Class." wika ni Ma'am.

"Yes po Ma'am."

"Carlos Gradiane, stay. Dahil may second round ka pa."

"Haluh! May second round pa pala Ma'am?" gulat nitong tanong.

"Yes."

Nginitian ko na lang si Carlos at nagpaalam. "Bye Carlos. Una na Ako HEHEHE."

"Luh! Ang unfair. HUHUHU."

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[ SOMEONE POV ]

I smiled.

Aphrodite had always loved running. From the moment she could walk, her parents often found her zipping around the house, her tiny feet a blur of motion. By the time she was in elementary school, her natural speed had become apparent.

Athena, often told her she had the potential to be great, but it would take more than just talent.

Throughout middle school, Aphrodite trained hard. Every morning before school, she could be found at the back of their mansion, working on her starts, her form, and her speed.

She listened intently to Athena's advice, soaking up every bit of knowledge she shared.

'Remember, Aphrodite, winning a sprint is as much about mental strength as it is about physical prowess...'

But, she stopped. For the reason that she was scolded because she broke too many things in the mansion.

But this day came, her big comeback. It was the annual Physical Education Class Task, and she was set to do the 10 laps-sprint, together with this someone named Carlos Gadiane.

I was looking at her direction and I know that she had been looking forward to this comeback, knowing it was her chance to be back at where she started.

The stands were packed with cheering spectators, Aphrodite's classmates was there, watching and cheering enthusiastically.

Even though I'm on the 3rd floor of one of the school buildings here at Ayala National High School, I can still see that she could feel the energy in the air, a mix of excitement and nerves.

As she took her place on the starting point, talking with a boy, then smirked. I already know that this is where it started.

"On your marks... Get set... Go!!!"

The starter's flag raised up and both Aphrodite and the Boy competitor sprang forward. She felt the familiar rush of adrenaline as she powered down the track, her movements smooth and precise.

She didn't quickly gained the ground, kasi mas pinili niya muna na hinaan at pakalmahin ang sarili. From the first lap to ninth laps, the boy was in the lead, but she knew she couldn't let up. Kaya pagdating sa last laps, she closed her eyes for a moment, visualizing the race just as Athena had taught her and took a deep breath.

She saw herself exploding out of the race, her legs pumping, her arms driving, her eyes focused straight ahead on the finish line. She pushed herself even harder, her legs a blur of motion, her breaths coming fast and steady.

With every step, the finish line drew closer. The cheers from the crowd were a distant roar in her ears. She leaned forward as she crossed the finish line, her momentum carrying her a few more steps before she came to a stop. Turning around, she saw her classmates running towards her. She had done it.

The crowd erupted in applause. And I saw her only competitor, the boy, walk closer to her. Smiling at her as if he's looking for something that he's has been looking for.

Kumunot na lang ang noo ko sa inaasta ng lalaking iyon. May problema ba siya sa pinsan ko?

"Did you find him?"

I immediately turned to the newly arrived presence.

"Did I tell you to follow me?"

"No. But did I tell you to watch here?"

Kumunot lang ang noo ko. At tumingin na lang ulit sa Ibaba.

'He's too serious to argue...'

Mas'yado talaga siyang seryoso para makipag-argue...

"So did you find him?"

Tumingin ako sa direction na kung saan nakatayo ang hinahanap namin. He's a Soccer Player, pero ang paningin niya ay nakatuon ngayon sa PE Class sa Track and Field.

Nakatingin siya sa direction ni Aphrodite habang paalis na.

Why is he looking at Aphrodite? Did he recognize her? Does he know?

"Confirm na ba na siya 'yan?" asked the person next to me.

"Ask Athena." my answer.

"Why would I? She's your sister, You're the one to ask."

"What? Nakasulat ba sa batas na kailangan kapatid sa kapatid ang magtatanungan? Kapag kapatid kailangan kapatid lang din ang magtanong?" Nilingon ko siya nang may pagtataka.

"You're close to her. That's why you're the one to ask."

"You're also close to Hera and Hestia, but I've never seen you ask them."

His two eyebrows met and he looked at me badly.

Bboom! Did I hit the spot?

"Then we're not sure if that's him." Pag-iiba niya na lang ng usapan.

I smirked.

Hinanap ko ulit ang lalaking hinahanap namin. Mula dito sa itaas, tinitigan ko siya ng mabuti.

I don't need to ask Athena to prove that he was the one we were looking for.

Dahil alam ko na kaagad na siya 'yun...

One of the survivors of the Massacred, years ago...

Kenster Mark De La Fuente, 18 years old. The color of his hair is black with brown highlights. He loves wearing a color black Adidas brand.

Sa suot niya pa lang na cross-pendant, alam ko na kaagad.

Just like his cousin Renielle Xidane De La Fuente—De Villa...

"It's the symbol of the fallen De La Fuente Family..."

Tumunog ang cellphone ng katabi ko. Hermes immediately answered it. "Yes, cousin of Artemis?"

Cousin of Artemis?

Nananatiling nasa ibaba lang ang paningin ko.

TO BE CONTINUED .....