We did our work late into the night. Fortunately, not many accidents and mishaps have happened today. There are only a few customers who will complain but we resolve it professionally.
“Time check, it's eight o'clock,” Geoffrey said from the counter so I glanced at the café clock as I put some cups and plates in a basin to take to Ate Willow. There are only a few customers at this time but almost all of them are students who seem to want to stay up late.
Later on,
“8:30,” Geoffrey said suddenly so the three of us looked at each other and did what had to be done. At that time, every customer who is still here in the shop, we will tell them that the café is open only until 9 o'clock so that they can finish what they need to finish. Others are stubborn and fortunately Ma'am taught us not to stoop down to their level but when they are really stubborn, Ma'am Safira is the one who will take charge.
It was only 8:50 in the evening and fortunately there were no more customers so we closed the door. We arranged chairs and tables while Geoffrey was busy at the counter counting money.
“Hay good thing we’re done,” Iris brought out a sigh as she leaned close to the counter.
“Hay...” Lizar sighed as well as he sat on one of the chairs. “I’m tired.”
“We still have a lot of things to finish before 10,” I said.
“Wait. 5 minutes,” Lizar said.
“Just a moment really Xania,” Iris said. “I’ll be the one to bring the dishes to Ate Willow. ”
“All right. I'll finish mopping this floor,” I said. “You can go back to change your clothes.”
“Thank you Xania,” Iris smiled at once she stood up and brought the basin full of dishes.
“I'll also go to the back in case Kuya Axton needs help,” Lizar said as he stood up from his chair. “You can do the rest, right?”
“Yeah I can do it,” I replied to Lizar.
“Thanks,” as he walked away.
As I mop, I see the chair floated where Lizar sat and sat neatly on the table. I just smiled because of that and looked at Geoffrey at the counter.
“Thanks Geof,” I said. He answered me with a nod.
After I did the mop, I returned all the equipment to the cleaning room. When I returned to the dining area,
“Did I forget anything Geof?” I asked him.
“No Ate Xania,” he replied.
“Ah good. Let's go back,” I said.
We went to the locker room to change and then we went to the room where a door that goes to the back of the café. All six of them are already here and have changed into their casual clothes and they are obviously chatting with fun. Geoffrey and I are the only ones left.
“Is everyone here yet?” Ma'am asked suddenly so we looked at her.
We each replied to hwe that we were complete.
“Good. I just want to say good job everyone for a job well done today,” Ma'am said.
We applauded with joy.
“Because of that, I will give you your salaries for this month for you deserve it.”
After Ma'am said that, we were happy and were given envelopes one by one.
“Spend it wisely,” Ma’am told us.
Others even opened the envelope to make sure the money was correct while I just pocketed the envelope.
“Take care of that later,” Ma'am said as she looked at her watch. “It’s almost 10.”
Each of us fell silent.
At 9:50 pm, all the lights in the shop were turned off even though there were still nine of us in the room.
When it was 10... the door at the back of the café slowly opened and one by one, we came out. They called us tailed beasts and we look different now because at this exact time, our true forms come out naturally. Each of us also has a different number of tails depending on which barangay we are going to.
After we left, Yune went to Barangay Uno, Geoffrey to Barangay Dos, I to Barangay Tres, Iris to Barangay Kwatro, Lizar to Barangay Singko, Ate Willow to Barangay Sais, Ate Oriana to Barangay Syete, Axton in Barangay Otso and Ma'am Safira in Barangay Nuebe.
I am the 3 tailed beast because of my three tails; my hair is brownish black like a porcupine animal, the second was the black blue peacock feathers on my back and a sharp and spiky fish tail.
Today, we go separately and secretly into the woods or the sea not only to look for food, but also to hide. We each have our own personal things to do at these times as I sometimes pass by my house to leave some belongings and go back to the forest so I don’t get caught in my house. The important thing tonight is that no one will see any of our beasts until 12 midnight.
It was 12 in the evening and I was right next to my house so I went back to being human and entered my house. I picked some fruits from the woods that were delicious to eat for breakfast tomorrow. When I was able to change into my pajamas, I immediately went to bed to sleep.
Her face begged me as blood flowed from her mouth.
“Please protect him. His name is...”
I woke up again in no time because of that.
Kriiing! my alarm clock sounded again. I got ahead of it again. I slowly got up and sat down, even though the alarm clock was still ringing, my face was full of worry as I was again dazed by the thin blanket in front of me.
My conscience stills bug me because of that. I looked at my alarm clock again and turned it off first before I looked again at the object next to it.
I'll do it. I promised her that I will do it and I would not disappoint her. The only problem really...
...I don’t know where to start.
I was walking back to Barangay Dyes and as I was walking, I remembered that. What should I do?
Because of that, when I arrived at the café, it bothered me while we were still fixing it.
“Hey Xania,” Iris tapped me so I was surprised and looked at her. “You've been just dazing there since a while ago. Is there a problem?” she asked.
I tried to smile at her just to hide my worry. “I'm fine—”
“Xania!” someone called me suddenly so Iris and I turned to Lizar.
“Ma'am called you to her office,” he said.
“Oh my gash. Maybe Ma'am will give you a raise Xania,” Iris said suddenly. “Good for you.”
“Yeah. Good for you,” Lizar said sarcastically.
“You're just jealous,” Iris said.
“Pssh,” Lizar averted his eyes.
I immediately went to Ma'am's office and knocked.
“Come in.”
When I opened the door,
“Ma'am, you called me?” I asked.
“Yes. Come and sit down,” she said in turn so I did what she said.
When I sat down,
“I hope I didn't disturb you with your work,” Ma'am began.
“Ah no Ma’am. Iris and Lizar can do it anyways,” I said shyly.
“I hope so,” Ma'am said. “But anyways, I'm here to talk about your concern...”
I was a little surprised.
“...about the person you're looking for.”
Chapter 2“I’m here to talk about the person you’re looking for,” Ma’am said.I was completely shocked at my place when I heard that.“When you were 13, you went to a school as a grade 7 and 8 student and then suddenly youmoved to a high school to go to grade 9 and 10. I thought you wanted a different track from your last high school so you don't want to continue your grade 11 there but when you took a track that was in that high school, I wouldn't have wondered and would have known about your concern.”I bowed my head.”It's too personal Ma'am,” I said.“I know. I didn't want to interfere but it's not that easy for you to move from school to school just to find someone you don't know what his name is and the only clue you have to find him is his mother's ID.”I was speechless at what Ma'am said.“It was my intention to help when I offered the eight of
Kriiing!When I woke up in the morning, I immediately got up to go to the bathroom to get ready for school.A week passed and today is my first day to attend International Sanders Academy.When I got to the gate again, I first stood in front and seemed to be looking at the big building because up until now I still couldn’t believe it.Some are coming in who are obviously students—Beep!Beep!A car honked so I was surprised and turned around and saw a black car. He made a hand gesture as if pushing me aside on the road.“Ah sorry,” I apologized so I stepped aside.I thought it would just go away and pass by me but he suddenly lowered the window where I was facing and looked at me with his black shades.“I don't know if you're really blind Miss but the road where students can walk is separated from the car lane. But if you just really want a car to run you over and block the road, can you 
Chapter 3“Good morning class,” the teacher greeted suddenly upon entering.“Good morning Ma'am,” I greeted back and it was awkward because I’m the only one who greeted.Why does it seem wrong that I did that?“Oh I see we have a new student here.”What?Is that so?You willonlyknow thatyou are a new student when you greet the teacher alone?“Kindly stand up and introduce yourself to everyone.”I stood up.“Uhm I'm Xania and I'm 17 years old. Nice to meet you all,” I smiled at them but almost everyone ignored me.Okay nice talking.“Thank you Xania. You may now take your seat,” said the teacher and sat.“So let's start our discussion.”I immediately opened my notebook ready to write but I was surprised when my classmates are bringing out different things.Oh, so they use a tablet,
When the alarm he made sounded, Vince immediately woke up and got up from his bed to take a bath and get dressed.He first wore a white polo and a black necktie before carrying a black tux while leaving the room.He told Manang tojust make food for her and the guards outside because he would not eat later once he will come home.He hurried away to the ship where his cousin's birthday was to be celebrated.He parked at the pier before getting out of the car to board the said ship.He was at the entrance when he was blocked by two seamen.“Good afternoon Sir,” greeted one.“What are you going to do here?”Vince raised an eyebrow at the two.“I'm here for the party,” Vince replied.“Sir, do you have an invitation card?”question of one.Vince frowned. Of course he has one, but he is irritated because why do they still need to see that?Can'tt
Chapter 4XANIAFirst day of school, let's say it looks okay.It didn't matter when I met a guy who was so arrogant because he didn't come inafter recess.I don’t know with him.I don't even know why he came in if he will just go home like that.So maybe he's called a badboy because he’s being rebellious.After I did what Ma'am Jacky asked me to do, I left school immediately but instead of going straight home, I went straight to the café.Of course I still have to work.Only that I work part time on weekdays and then full time on weekends.When I got to the back of the café, I knocked again and the small window opened again before I was let in and was surprised to who that greeted me“Xania,”he greetedmewarmly.“Good thing you got here.”“Axton. Where's Ma'am?”I asked.“She's in her office of course. Why
At 5 o'clock in the morning, I immediately got up to cook.Then I took a bath and put on my uniform.I ate my breakfast right away, packed my lunch and left the house immediately whenIthoughtI had nothing left.I also thought, I should now get information about Ma'am Victoria's son. I know I'm still adjusting to the new school and good Lord, I have to learn a lot to adapt but I can't help but worry for her son. I don’t know what is happening to him now and I might not be able to fulfill my promise to her.Ma'am Victoria might haunt me in no time.When I got to school, I went straight to my classroom and immediately sat in my chair but even if I got here, I was still thinking.Where in this school can I get information?Who can I ask?If I ask my classmates, they might not know who I’m referring to or maybe they don't care.Our teacher also came immediately so I just went back to the truth and prep
Chapter 5“What if I told you that I am the son of the owner of this school?”he said suddenly.I stopped in my seat for a while because of that.What?Him?The son of the owner of this school?“Pfft hahahaha,” I laughed to the surprise of everyone inside the classroom.“What are you laughing at?”irritated, the person next to me questioned.“Haha how condescending can you be,” I told him.“You? Son of the owner of this school?”“What if that is really the case? Be careful of what you say and do here in this school because I can expel you in no time.”When he said that, I finally stopped and immediately I looked serious. I confronted him afterwards.“Hey tsong, (In Filipino, it means ‘buddy or mate’ but here, the character is calling him that to insult him for it can be the shortcut of the word &lsquo
~~~Xania had just left her office and she couldn't help but worry and be stunned at her desk even thoughshe still has a lot to do as the school principal.She was thinking about what happened before she called Xania to her office.*flashback*Boogsh!Ma'am Jacky was shocked when the door suddenly opened.“Vince.”“Aunt Jacky, I want her out,” he said as he entered.“Huh?”Ma'am Jacky wondered.“That girl you said you were interested in? The newbie? I want her out of this school!”his firm statement.Ma'am Jacky didn't say a word in shock when she heard that from her nephew's mouth.Later, Ma'am Jacky let out a sigh before speaking.“Can you close the door first and sit here before you blabber out things?”“You think I'm kidding?”