Chapter 28: Flashes of memories?

Estelle

I am here in my tent. When I glanced at the cliff, I saw someone. I don't know what but I always find him being a familiar of mine. He is tall yet thin but his face recovered it all. I don't know but I found myself approaching him.

"Hey," I said.

He turn his head but eventually look away after. What is his problem? I know that he has some. I hope he will share it with me so I could help. My parents taught me how to read a person and how to cure it. Just maybe, I could help.

"Stay away," he said without even bothering to glance at me.

"Are you a gay?" I said. I'm sure I will catch his attention.

He look at me. "Do you want me to violate you?"

I shake my head because I am trying to keep my smile. "Now, you act like Ms. Minchin!"

"Who's that, Kethyst?" he said.

How did he know my name!? Napabangon ang ulo ko? Oh God! What's with that dream? I realized that I am already done with my look. I just remembered, Heartle made me look like a lady today.

"You're gising na pala!"

"Crap!" I shouted when Heartle shouted. Crap! I am holding my chest. I just wake up with a breath wrecking dream yet I am catching my breath again. Why the hell would she shout?

"I'm not a crap. I am Heartle Ysabelle Cepheus, the queen of COR and the campus," she said as she walk like a model.

I am seeing her through the reflection of the mirror but she looks stunning. I turn my head to see her straight into my bare eyes. She is wearing a classical royal dress which is colored as aqua. Her hair is in bun. All in all, she looks like a royalty.

This night is the opening ceremony for the, induced by one week of preparation and pressure, sports festival. Tonight is the night that Zoe has been looking forward to since since she did requested and suggested this. Tonight, we will have a costume party.

I am wearing just casual wear according to Barbie's outfit, the cartoon character, because I just don't want to wear anything else. Black heeled boots, blue denim jeans, printed white shirt and some casual earrings and necklaces. My make-up is mostly pinkish but Heartle managed to make it not exaggerated. All in all, I am happy with my look.

"Estelle, okay ka lang?" Heartle approaches me despite of the gown she is wearing. "Your so nakaka-taka. Why did you sleep? Diba may performance ka tonight?"

Heartle is the one who organized the flow of the opening. She gave me a list, which I haven't seen yet, for me to check and give my opinions. If I remember correctly, I put it in my pocket. I am in the living room and the others are here as well. I grab that and opens it since it rumpled.

"Piano performance by" —my eyes widen— Estelle Kethyst Clemence!?" I shouted.

I glance at them and they are glancing at me as well. Heartle is smirking while Oliver and Loris is showing a confuse face. Loris sits properly after I rolled my eyes out of frustration. The last time I played, I got into a fight. Crap!

Heartle hums. "Sorry." She raised her hand and make a peace sign. "You love playing piano and singing. It calms and relaxes you, right?"

Suddenly, the two dog barks all together. We immediately turn our heads into them. The three started chuckling. I thought Oliver is the weirdo, it turns out that all of them are weirdo. I shake my head after realizing that.

"See? Even Chuckie and Chicco is supporting the idea," Loris said while slightly smirking to me.

"Huy!" shouted by someone I don't know.

My body lifts and bounces when I heard that. Crap! I heard an approaching steps after. I am facing the mirror when I saw Loris and Oliver getting in. I rolled my eyes and turn my head into their direction.

"How are you both?" Loris said.

Loris is wearing a funny costume, well at least for me. Black boots, not so loose denim jeans, black inner topped with cowboy polo, some belt and lash. His isn't wearing make up but his hair is overly gelled just like Thauos' hair.

"They look fine, Admirer." Oliver approaches us with his famous weirder, for me, costume.

His hair is gelled as well. His face is as white as a starch, he wears red contact lenses, he putted some eyeliners and red lipstick all over his face. He is wearing a royal coat, pants and shoes topped by a black cloak.

"Estelle, did you already mention it to Heartle?" Loris said while sitting on the sofa.

I shake my head. Heartle and Oliver frown. I faced Loris and raised my brow. "I haven't said it too Oliver as well."

"What's happening here?" Oliver and Heartle whispered in unison.

Loris and I swallowed a lump on our throats. The place started changing its ambience. Heartle approaches the sofa and sit with Oliver. They are both looking at us.

"Loris, have the honor." I sit properly.

Loris glanced at me. "Alright," he said. Then, he faced Oliver and Estelle. "We found something while checking the auditorium out. It is very suspicious, at least for me and Estelle, that's why we want this to be just within us."

Oliver and Heartle exchanged glances. "So," —Heartle closes her eyes and opened it up after— "what is it?"

I heard Loris' heavy sigh. "Heartle" —he faces Heartle alone and then switched to Oliver— "Oliver, we think—"

"There will be an assassination," I cut Loris off.

Oliver and Heartle's eyes widened. Loris let out a heavy sigh while I am just looking at them. Heartle blinks her eyes and narrowed it to me after.

"Where did you get that?" He stood up. "I organized everything regarding the opening." She frown. "I may be childish at times but I made sure that this event is secured."

Oliver put his lips together. I stood up as well. "I saw a perfect shooting spot around eleven meters from the auditorium while Loris" —I look at Loris— "found eleven katanas in the backstage."

"What!?" She started walking around. "It impossible! I always check everything. This is so impossible, Estelle."

"But Heartle, we really saw it." Loris started approaching Estelle. "Look, don't be stress. We will figure this out together. The Self-governing Hour bells a while ago. We can catch the culprit if there is any."

Heartle nods her head. Loris pulled Heartle into a distant place from both Oliver and I. I glance at Oliver. He sigh and look away. What's his problem?

End Of Chapter 28

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