Chapter 14: Carwell's Loss

"KEEP IT SILENT, ARA. Let's investigate in our own ways," Genesis' voice echoed in my head. 

Indeed, he knew— both of us knew... But how come? Imposible na hindi alam ni Boris ang mga nangyayari sa paaralan na 'to o kahit si Carwell man lang. There must be someone whose behind all these.

There was a knock after knock on my bedroom's door, making me shook in surprise. I have been quite skittish these days, cautious perhaps, for some reason. Tahimik akong tumayo at pinagbuksan ang kumatok. Just as who I expected. 

"Yes?" Tinaasan ko ng kilay si Shaye. 

"Can we talk?" 

"We're already talking," nayayamot kong sagot at umirap. 

She forced a smile. "I meant, talk — like in private. Just the two of us," she said. 

I lifted my shoulders in a shrug and let her in. She helped herself sit on my bed. Looking up to me, her face fell. "I don't think it's you who did it." 

I sniggered. "I don't c