Chapter 13

Still, Maxine s POV
I WAS DRINKING, because of the water that spilled all over my body --- the same thing that caused me to go back to my trance.
"Finally, you're awake, sleeping beauty .." said the voice of the man in front of me.
"Let's start the party then, dude." second also another voice. I knew that they were also Wilford students based on the uniforms they were wearing, although I could not see their faces because the light was too dimmed and it was still swinging between me and the men in front.
I slowly looked around the place. It is chaotic and occupied with school facilities and equipment of the University that are no longer in use. It was also a bit dark around and only moonlight from outside the glass window made it possible for me to see the other Campus buildings.
What time is it?! How long I had been unconscious and it was like we were the only remaining students of the school. The lights of the Departments have also been turned off.
"W-what do you need?" I was even able to ask despite the trembling of my body from the cold and fear of what the students in front of me might do.
"So sorry beauty, I was just instructed." response of the man who first spoke earlier and began to walk in my habit.
To my surprise he removed the button of his uniform one by one.
"What are you doing?" I asked again once searched on the wall.
The man laughed softly as he approached in my direction. "Don't worry, we'll both enjoy what I do."
I was late. My God, the wound on my forehead has not even healed. I am facing something else.
"Alright!" the person with it then pressed something and I was startled to see a small red light, it was a digital video camera.
"What are you planning, huh ?!" I was stunned by the question. Water droplets are also starting to fall on my eyes. I'm scared.
"Starting tomorrow, you will be famous throughout the University." grinned the man approaching me. Gradually, his face also became clear. I am not familiar with him.
I tried to run to the door but it quickly overcame my hair. Impit that I complained of extreme pain.
"You can't escape, lady." the man laughed and then let me go. I fell to the floor.
"Have mercy on me, please ..." I sobbed as I stumbled back and forth because the man was still approaching. "W-what's my fault?"
"We don't have any. I'm sorry I was just instructed. "
The man finally crossed the distance between us.
"What-ammft --- let go of me!" I shouted as I struggled. But no matter what I do, its power prevails. It also tore my uniform while busy kissing me.
I could do nothing but cry and scream. But even if I cried, no one would hear me. I could hear nothing but the faint moan of the man above me and the laughter of his companion.
"L-Lucas ..." I sobbed again. I don't know but that was the name that came out of my mouth.
"Woah! I'm mad at you guys! " laughing language of the male companion.
I struggled again when the man tried to take off my undergarment.
"That's enough --- ammmfffft!"
Lucas s POV
I looked at the watch on my arm again, for pete's sake at Dyes ymedya. All the students have also been released. The gates of the University have also been closed.
Damn, where the hell is she !?
It was exactly five o'clock when I decided to call Maxine. I want to make sure he's out.
? "Hello?"
"Where are you?"
? "Show off --- ammpfft!"
Tot-tot-tot!
I stared at the phone I was holding. Binabaan ako ?!
I decided to wait a little longer. Maybe someone else did it.
I came back to reality. I glanced at my watch again.
I decided to phone her again as I am heading steps toward the school s wall. Dunno, but I have this feeling inside me that she might be in trouble.
I quickly climbed the wall in front of me. F*ck! Why isn't he answering ?!
I repeatedly de-nial Maxine s number as I traced all the buildings across Campus.
[The number you have dialed is either unattended or out of coverage area, please try your call again later.]
The wind blew me away. What's wrong with her ?!
Abruptly I stopped in the middle, looked up at the sky to refrain from being completely bored. I am exactly standing under the moonlight.
"Lucas ...!" suddenly my heartbeat quickened at that voice.
I closed my eyes. Maxine was just around.
..I am a CANIS, I have the ability without an ordinary person.
"Please --- that's enough ..!"
I sighed at the same time as my eyes awoke. I looked at the building to the west. You look abandoned because of how it looks.
"Fifth floor." I almost nodded and stepped in that direction.
Hearing is one of my strongest abilities as a CANIS. I can hear more frequencies and with greater depth than humans.
Gradually my step became a trend. I can already smell Maxine. I quickly climbed to the fifth floor without going through the hallways of the building.
"Woah! F*ck --- I'm mad at you guys! " I heard the man's voice crackle, still laughing a little.
Sh*t!
"That's enough --- ammmpfft." I also heard the accent of a voice in between sobs which made me even more nervous.
Some time later I also reached the last room on the fifth floor. And that door was almost destroyed by the force of my push because of what my eyes saw from the broken window.
Both men were stunned and looked at my habit, too late, I had already pulled the man over to Maxine.
"Wait, who --- ugh, f*ck!"
I punched the man in the face with my collar. I feel like I m going to explode anytime because I feel angry. I was even more stunned when I heard Maxine's faint sob. It was as if I wanted to crush the face of the man in front. I don t care even if it s almost bathed in blood. Eventually a hard object hit my nape. I stopped punching and looked behind me. The stupid companion.
"S-sh*t!" he let go of the stick he was holding. It also backed away slightly and looked at me with mixed fear.
I let go of the man holding it and turned it over.
"S-sorry!" the guy uttered in disbelief and looked frightened. "I didn't mean to, forgive me!"
He looks pitiful. He also apologized profusely. But none of his words reduced my anger. I want to do nothing now but erase them from my sight.
I suddenly broke a step toward the guy and promptly grabbed his collar as I flung him into the glass window. That broke. The man collapsed.
"Get up, you f*ck!" I gasped as I stepped on it. I feel like I'm going crazy. It's a pleasure to watch while bathing in one's own blood.
... Until I could feel the arms around my waist.
"T-that's right, please. You might kill him. Do not defile your hands. "
It was only then that I seemed to come to my senses. It was as if that voice touched my heart. I slowly removed Maxine's arms and turned to face her. He sobbed steadily as he tried to cover his damaged uniform.
"I'm sorry, if I took too long." I spoke weakly and tried to calm myself.
What right do they have to treat the woman in front of me like this ?!
Maxine did not speak, but hugged me and buried her face in my chest. I could feel the water droplets from its eyes despite the clothes I was wearing. Biting the lower lip I also hugged it. Damn, I feel like my throat is blocked, I can't even swallow properly. I'm hurting. The bastard almost got her.
"I ll take you home .." I whispered again. I slightly let go of the hug and took off the t-shirt then put it on him.
"T-thank you, h-hah .."
I hissed. "You still. You are strong for me, eh. "
It smiled but I knew it was strained.
"Don't worry, starting tomorrow no one will oppress you." I added just to reduce its fear.
"What do you mean?"
I paused as I looked at her. The truth is I don't know either --- it just slipped out of my mouth.
Whatever.
"Just." I smiled. I picked something up on the floor before getting Maxine out of the room.
Author s POV
FOR a few more moments, Maxine stood in front of the gate of the mansion where she was working, seemingly hesitant to enter.
"Get inside." Luke sighed as he seemed to realize the latter's hesitation. "When your Mom asks you, tell her you're going to complete your one -week tutorial with me .. that's why you stayed up late."
The young man's words seemed to help because of the brightness on Maxine's face.
"Thank you!"
Luke responded with just a smile. The girl finally went inside.
"Good evening,' Mom! " Maxine greeted Mother when she arrived in the room. It came here and kissed.
"I think you were told." Madam replied though it no longer bothered to get up.
"O-oho eh. I-I have to complete my one-week tutorial with Lucas. "
"Gano n ba. Did you eat already?"
"Oho' Nay. " Maxine lied again. The truth is, he has no appetite and wants to rest. "I'll take a half-bath first."
"Osya sige. Please just turn off your light after you. "
"Yes."
Maxine s POV
I sobbed again as I let the water drown myself. Shivering I scrubbed my body. It's a good thing Lucas came earlier, because otherwise I might not be able to look at myself anymore.
What was my backlog ?! Why am I always being heated ?! Is it a sin to be poor ?!
"Stop Maxine. You have to endure until you graduate. " I muttered hard to myself even though I couldn't stop sobbing. I actually feel like I'm scared to go in. What if they come back to me? Luke wasn't always there to defend me.
"MAXINE, awake Son, you're still busy." I heard Mom say as I shook my leg the next day. I was forced to get up. I didn't want to go in but Mom might ask, and Lucas might wait outside. Even though I wanted to stretch, I lazily got off the deck and went to the bathroom.
I IMMEDIATELY looked for Lucas after I came out of the gate. But to my dismay I saw no trace of it.
Miracle, I don't think I was picked up. I thought he would keep an eye on me. So what did he mean last night?
Sigh I walked to the boat. Bwesit, no more tricycles passed by.
I run to the COM Department after I enter the University gate. It's half past eight and I'm five minutes lateeeeee! Why is it that there are so many tricycles passing through that area.
My God, I was chasing my breath when I reached the room.
"Morning Ma am!" I greeted Miss Calupe in between panting as she looked in my direction.
"Sit down, Miss Filmore. Next time, don t run. Other classes are disturbed. "
"Y-yes Ma am!"
I immediately went to the permanent chair and ignored the teasing faces of my classmates.
I felt sad when Meghan's seat became vacant. It didn't go in? But why?
Ma am later resumed the discussion --- blah! Blah! Blah!
After the first class I walked on the ground to the University mini-park. I have one more hour to break. Suddenly there were hands covering my eyes. I got cold. Again?!
I quickly kicked the man in the back and stepped on his foot with great force. I even heard the man moan as he released me. I used that opportunity to strike it with the book I was carrying.
"Ugh, stop it, Maxine. Aww ---. "
I was a little taken aback when the man mentioned my name. What I used to fear has been replaced by a frown.
"L-Lucas ?!" I ejaculated and looked at it from head to toe.
"What's your problem?" he asked, still holding the injured arm.
"What are you doing here, and then what are you wearing ?!" I also asked a series of questions. He was wearing a uniform and carrying a school back-pack.
"Student, why?"
I think I was even more confused by what he said. "Are you a saltik ?! And who's crazy to enroll in the middle of the semester, anyway? "
"I --- yata?"
"Get well!"
"I'm fine."
Bwesit!
"They allowed you to enroll ?! You took the entrance examination, eh interview? Did you pass? "I asked again. I will laugh at this arrogance.
"Are you underestimating me ?!" unable to dismiss Luke's question. It whistled as if annoyed. "Let me tell you that your entrance exam here is just our homework in ---." it suddenly stopped then bit the lower lip. "Ahm, for what ..."
My eyebrows arched. "Where?"
"Nothing."
"Tsk!"
Lucas sighed then took something from the bag, a brown envelope.
"That's for you to believe."
I still doubt I took it from him and looked at the flesh.
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Republic of the Philippines
Wilford University
Sta. Monica
CERTIFICATE OF RECORD (Student Copy)
Name: Keinth Lucas Harrison
Course: Bachelor in Science in Business Administration
Curriculum: 1st Year
Section: 1-A
Year: 2018-2019
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Ayay!
So true ?!
"It is very unfair. Isn't it, not allowed to enroll in the middle of the semester? " shake my comment and return it to Luke.
We're actually in the same department.
Luke grinned with the other hand. "Money talks, lady. Besides, I'm a Harrison, it's an honor for them to be a student here. "
"Tsk, you're proud too, noh!" I sniff here.
Luke approached me and wrapped my neck in his arms.
"I'm not boastful. I m just stating the obvious. "
I didn't speak and just looked up at him.
"And then you don't want to, you don't have to go to my house to serve me." he was still smiling.
"Gano n!"
"Yeah."
For a moment I stared at his gray eyes. I don't know what's in them and they seem to enjoy staring.
"Do you still have class?" Luke asked quietly. I was still trapped in his arms.
Only then did I realize what I was doing. Warm cheeks averted Luke's gaze. "I-I have one more hour to spare."
"Good. Let's go."
"H-hah? Where? "
"Your Majesty is hungry. I want to eat before you 'I go around the whole Department. I'm not familiar with my rooms, eh. "
What!?
Even before I could speak it started to walk.
"Hey, you're probably not stupid enough to assist!" my tongue is loud. Jusme, should I be a tour-guide?
Luke stopped and turned to me. "Why would I torture myself if someone is going to do that for me? You should even be thankful and you became a slave. That's your luck. "
Seriously, I'm gaping at the arrogance of this one. I still feel indebted to him to continue to serve him. You even beat all the students here.
But instead of being angry, I just smiled and followed. I felt a strange joy. I feel safe when I'm with him, but at the same time I'm a bit isolated. Tsk, mess, noh ?! But that s how I feel.
To be continued....