Davidson Academy: School of Chambers

EPISODE 8

Chapter 8 - Mr. Calm

Samantha's POV*

"Sama, stop acting stupid nga. Kanina ka pa tulala diyan eh."

I came back to my senses. Nagulat ako nang makitang may binugbog na naman akong pagkain. I'm sorry, spaghetti! Di ko sinasadya.

"Sorry," I said. Bumuntong-hininga nalang si Natasha and rolled her eyes.

"Ano na naman ang problema mo? Did you remember something... bad?" tanong niya. Umiling naman ako.

"So far, I only remembered good memories. I remembered the binoculars!" I answered and smiled.

I remembered the moments I had with the three of them; Natasha, Joules, and Mathew. We loved watching the moon and stars at nag-aagawan pa kami sa binoculars ni Joules noon. Bumili naman kami ng sarili naming telescope kaya sabay-sabay naming pinapanood ang sunset.

"Really? I was so annoyed of the three of you back then! Hindi kaya ako nakakagamit ng binoculars ni Joules!" she shouted.

"It's your fault," I defended. Kung hindi sana siya pabagal-bagal edi sana siya ang unang makakagamit ng binoculars.

"But why do you look so nervous? You should have been glad that you remembered something good," takang  sabi niya. I smiled weakly.

"It's nothing, okay?" I said. She looked at me as if doubting every words I said but later she just nodded.

"Hindi mo pa rin alam?" she asked. Kumunot naman ang noo ko.

"Know what?"

"That habit of yours when you are lying," she answered. She smiled at me saka umalis mula sa kinauupuan niya dala ang pink na backpack niya.

I looked at my fingers. Darn, I'm tapping my fingers on the table.

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"Sammy!"

I looked at my back and I saw Zenny waving at me. I smiled back.

"Hi Zenny," I greeted. She pouted.

"Hindi ka na ba galit sa akin?" she asked and looked at me with those innocent eyes.

"Hindi naman ako nagalit sayo eh," I answered which made her smile widely.

How can I doubt that innocent face? Yes, don't judge a book by its cover but she was my friend before I lost my memories. How can I not trust my friend?

I'm not sure who's friend will stab my back soon or currently stabbing my back.  I have four people I consider as friends; Math, Joules, Natasha, and Zenny. Considering my current status which is a killer, these people did not leave me. So tell me a reason why I shouldn't trust them.

"That's good to hear! I can't wait to eat all of your chocolates!" she said and grinned at me evilly. My eyes widen.

"Not again," I muttered. Her eyes widen at halatang nagulat sa sinabi ko.

"N-Not again?" she asked surprisingly. Tumango ako.

"I remember you ate all the chocolates Joules gave me!" I shouted. I had two boxes of Tobleron at siya lang ang nakaubos!

"M-May naaalala ka na?" she asked. I nodded happily.

"T-That's great," she said but I did not notice a hint of enthusiasm in her voice. She forced a smile.

"I know right," I answered. I got suspicious but I did not let it bother me. Maybe I'm just paranoid or exaggerating. I really overthink and I hate it.

Suddenly bigla siyang natumba. Nabitawan niya ang mga librong hawak niya and stumbled on the ground.

I noticed na natapakan niya ang shoelace niya. Today is Wednesday and we are required to wear our P.E uniforms kaya nakasuot rin kami ng rubber shoes.

"Ouch!" she exclaimed. Pinulot ko ang mga librong nakakalat sa sahig and placed it in front of her. Tinulungan ko siyang tumayo.

"Tie your shoelace first," I said. She gave me a shy-look.

"You already know about this but I'm still embarrassed," sabi niya at umiwas ng tingin. Napataas tuloy ang kanang kilay ko.

"Tell me, what is it?" I asked.

"I don't know how to tie a shoelace," she answered without looking at me. I laughed.

"See? You even laughed at me," nakasimangot na sabi niya. Umiling naman ako.

"What now? Who's going to tie your shoelace?" I asked. Zenny shrugged her shoulders off.

"Maybe I can still walk further, malapit na rin naman ang room," she answered. Umiling naman ako.

"You might step on it again," di pagsang-ayon ko.

"Nah, I can walk so don't wor--"

"Let me tie it."

I froze when I heard a familiar cold voice. He went towards our direction and tied Zenny's shoelace.

"T-Thanks," Zenny said and blushed. I saw in my peripheral vision that he's staring at me. I couldn't stare back at the guy.

That familiar jet black hair. He has a clean haircut and a pale skin. He has a cold aura and he looks like a vampire. Idagdag mo pa ang bughaw na mga mata niya.

I'm positive. He's the man in suit.

"So we meet again, huh?" he said and gave me a smirk. I couldn't stare back at him.

"So, how was your briefcase? No virus?" I asked without looking at him. I am scared at him because he is possibly the person who gave me that threat.

Telling him means killing him. Remember that.

I shook my head. Why am I threatened with a simple message? I should be calm but his presence is intimidating. 

"No worries. I injected an antivirus on it," sagot niya. I rolled my eyes.

"You should keep up the good job. Lalo na at andun ang violet--"

He glared at me. I can't help but to grin at him widely. Now I know your weakness. I guess there's no need to be intimidated by this guy.

"What's with the glare? I was about to say violet underwear. I saw a violet underwear," I said. He glared at me even more but I just ignored him.

"Y-You guys know each other?" tanong ni Zenny. I sighed and kept my distance at him. Why is he here in the first place? This is pretty much of a coincidence.

"No," sabay naming sabi. We glared at each other. Ilang segundo ang lumipas at tumunog ang bell.

"T-Tara na Sam, late na tayo," sabi ni Zenny at hinila ako palayo. She must have sensed something wrong between me and that vampire.

Nakarating rin kami sa classroom after a series of stairs. The school should have thought of having an elevator or an escalator. Hayy, never mind again. Tinatamad na kasi akong umakyat-baba sa hagdan.

"Sorry ma'am, we're late," paghingi ko ng paumanhin. Sir Ryuteki is attending a seminar so si Ma'am Villar ang pumalit muna sa kanya. Ma'am Villar is very nice and pretty. She looks so strict pero ang bait niya pala.

"You came just in time," nakangiting sagot ni ma'am. Lumabas ang malalim na dimples nito.

Umupo na kami sa seats namin. I saw Math sleeping again. As a good influence on him, binatukan ko siya.

"s**t!" he cussed and glared at me. I just shrugged my shoulders off.

"Hi there Math, hindi ko sinasadya," I said but my sincerity is not visible.

"Tsk," sagot niya nalang at bored na tinignan ang teacher. Good thing he did not close his eyes again.

"I forgot to tell you class, you have a new classmate," sabi ni ma'am. Kumunot naman ang noo ng mga kaklase namin including me. Why are they accepting a transferee? I think it's too late now.

"Is he handsome or just another b***h?" tanong ng isang kaklase namin. I can't help but to roll my eyes. Who cares if he's handsome or not? Yan ba ang basehan nila to accept him or not? Uggh, typical social climbers.

"You'll find out soon. Mr. Hinahon, come here," senyas ni Ma'am Villar. A young man entered the classroom.

At first, it was none of my business. But as I recognized the young man's face, lumakas ang t***k ng puso ko. I started to sweat at kinabahan na naman ako.

Is this a coincidence? I'm sure he's following me. Bakit ayaw tumahimik ng buhay ko?

"Hi, I'm Keith Hinahon. Nice to meet you."

He said and smiled mischievously while looking at me. Napaiwas naman ako ng tingin.

"You know that guy? I think he's flirting at you," sabi ni Math na nasa tabi ko. I don't know if he's irritated or not. I can't read his mind.

"You can't recognize him?" di-makapaniwalang tanong ko. He just shrugged his shoulders off.

"Why would I remember such an ugly face?" he said harshly. I rolled my eyes again.

Hindi naman siya pangit. In fact, he is strikingly handsome. Our uniform suits him well. But his presence screams danger, and I know I should be cautious.

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"Sam! I forgot my books in the locker. Wait for me in the lobby," Joules said and gave me an apologetic smile.

"Sure, I'll wait," I said and smiled in assurance. He ran hurriedly towards the locker room.

Pababa ako ng hagdan when someone pushed me down. Nabitawan ko ang mga hawak kong libro at nahulog sa hagdan. It caught me off guard kaya hindi ako nakapaghanda.

"Serves you right, b***h!" a familiar voice shouted at me. I recognized it was Sophie's voice. The daughter of the owner of the school. The b***h.

I fell down the stairs. Masakit ang katawan ko and I touched my head. When I looked at my hands, it has blood.

I screamed in pain. Memories slowly came back. I was being tortured mentally at napahawak ako sa ulo ko dahil sa sobrang sakit. It feels like dying. Tumulo na ang mga luha ko dahil sa sakit. God, help me.

"L-Let's go girls, baka may makakita sa atin!" rinig kong sabi ni Sophie. The last thing I heard from them are their footsteps getting fainter as they ran away.

"H-Help me..." I whispered between my sobs. My head still hurts like crazy and I can still feel my own blood.

Until a piece of my memory flashed in my mind....

"Don't touch that, I'm warning you!"

"Poor little Samantha, a red string?"

"T-That is valuable to me so please leave that alone.."

"Considering is not in my vocabulary. Say bye-bye to this little box Samantha!"

"No!"

"Too bad. I just did."

"How dare you!"

"Aaah!"

Tears are streaming down my face. My head hurts like crazy. I felt like dying at the moment. I never imagined to die this way, I guess fate doesn't want me alive.

"Sam! Wake up!" a familiar voice said. I couldn't guess who he is because my vision is so blurry.

"Damn!" he cussed. With that word, I recognized who he is.

"M-Math..."

(end of chapter)