Diplomat Hotel : Where's Dazirene?
DIPLOMAT HOTEL - PROLOGUE
I had a peaceful life, yet a bizarre college journey. I am Dollibae Agapinay, and this is my story.
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Dollibae Agapinay
Yorish! You're finally here! *breathes heavily* I could not stand this long and very complicated roads, I even lost all my money for the entire day, trying to find where my hall's at! Heugh...
She pats my back, covering her mouth as she laughs confidently at me. Right in front of me. Yes! Like literally IN FRONT OF ME.
Dollibae Agapinay
What are you laughing about? I am not joking, my wallet's completely empty! *rolls eyes* These drivers, I swear to God! They keep telling me this is the right way, that way, this way, until I had to bargain for a free ride 'till I get here.
I'm currently in front of the office of admissions. This is where you get your test permit if ever it crossed your mind to take an entrance exam for this university. Well, it wasn't hard, the questions were very basic, to be honest.
Yorish Platero
You know what–
Yorish Platero
You know what? You killed everyone, your sister killed everyone here in the Diplomat Hotel! I thought... I thought this is gonna be a peaceful ride, a peaceful tour, but... why... just why do you keep hindering everything from getting better?!
I was about to interrupt her while getting flooded by these unmeasurable blood by the killing spree my twin sister made, but she slapped me with her two bare hands.
Yorish Platero
They're right. I shouldn't have trusted you in the first place. You're a self-centered narcissistic and a goody-two-shoes fake!
Yorish Platero
Don't you ever dare to speak more words, Dollibae. I've had enough! I've had enough, trying to help you find the justice of these innocent people, yet you still care only about yourself.
She jumped towards the ground, escaping from this hell.
Yup, they're right, I guess...? That I'm self-centered, a narcissist, nothing more positive about me...
DIPLOMAT HOTEL - CHAPTER 1
UP Asian Institute of Tourism
Life has been very boring. I learned to adapt in the new environment, in this university to be specific. Well... I've always thought that I would only be pressured by how exorbitant this place feels, but I was wrong. Those are just reminders that I chose this path, therefore, I need to face the consequences.
I stood in the middle of the grass, still pampered about successfully stepping inside the campus on the first day. Now's the first day of my college life.
June 7, 2022.
Dollibae Agapinay
This is it. Haaa... this is it, Dollibae. You can do it.
I comforted myself as I gesture my hands down my chest, breathing heavily. I'm kinda nervous because I still don't know who I could interact with. I mean it feels very uneasy, and uncomfortable, and unhinged. Furthermore, I am a very sociable person, but... suddenly, I practically don't know how to socialize. My mouth shivers, my whole body shivers as if I am an ignorant paralyzed who got recently stung by a venomous bee! Hush.
I heard a step coming forward from behind, but I remained still. I roamed my eyes around the building as I stand still on the grass field, witnessing every student, piled up with books, and with whatever those are on their hands. Paper works maybe?
I later realized, somebody's hand was on my shoulder, causing me to jump out of indefinite shock.
Anonymous
I'm... sorry for scaring you, but may I just ask where room 2A is? I'm still new, haven't gone here before...
I deeply sighed, realizing it was just some random girl, trying to ask where that room is. Wait... we're in the same room, same section!
Dollibae Agapinay
I'm actually finding the same room, though... I'm still here, stupidly standing on the grass, but let's just go inside the hall. I'm pretty sure it's just a quickie to find the room.
The girl agreed. We started walking towards the entrance of the AIP hall. The guard even checked our IDs out, which we let the guard check on, then finally, moving forward to finding where room 2A is.
How ignorant we did not even ask the guard, of course the guard knows very well about this building!
Anonymous
What's your name?
She suddenly asked as she roams her eyes around the hallway, looking up for the signs if ever that lands on the subject we're currently finding. Well, today's not the typical class. Just orientation to be specific. We chose our schedules, we can change the schedule if we want to, base on the subjects we wanted to take. That's some kind of freedom I want! Without being hindered on graduation by this fricking inevitable math!
Dollibae Agapinay
I'm Dollibae, you can just call me Dolli in short.
Yorish Platero
I'm Yorish, nice to meet you at this very first day of class.
We shook each others' hands as a sign of tribute for respect as we're like some good deeds, getting along on the first day.
Dollibae Agapinay
I hate this so much! I hate searching for rooms, it's like we're trapped in a hideous, unentertaining maze!
I complained as I form a hard fist. I saw her chuckling, with her hands covering her mouth. She stopped for a moment, then faced towards me.
Yorish Platero
Look at your back.
She ordered, which I immediately followed, banging up the sign of section 2A. So... does that mean that she just made fun of me, unnoticeably complaining about something so obvious? Gosh, people these days, really!
I slowly turned my pace back at hers, now laughing uncontrollably as if she's on a cartoon. What are you, Jerry the stupid cat?! I sighed so deep, walked inside the room quietly, that not even her who's in the actual front of me didn't notice.
I noticed a printed paper covered in a glossy plastic pinned on the wall at the back. I looked at it, only to see the mandatory sitting arrangement, and for God's sake, I don't know who this Jaevier Cruz... is. Seemed like a guy. AHHH I HATE GUYS SO MUCH.
I frantically sat down on the assigned desk I'm mandated to sit at. I wonder who this Jaevier is, he's late on first day. I saw Yorish, quickly running towards her seat without even checking where her seat actually is base on the seating arrangement. Our eyes met, causing us to smile at each other's faces. These people are in a hurry. I bet, this class would be a rollercoaster.
A professor came in, a lady, not too old, but not too young, a beautiful lad, endearing glasses on her eyes, pointed nose, lips covered in red lipstick while wearing a white long sleeve, the button which should be covering her belly is unbuttoned... Suddenly, she slammed her paper works on the table, which caused everybody to behave.
Don't tell me... for the love of God, is she going to be a terror one? I do not hope so, I've had a trauma before! I just corrected our professor back then in senior high having abnormals in her tests, yet she gave me 75, for the reason that I embarrassed her in the class??? Like girl, you're not in the movie or what, so stop being a pick me teacher.
Mrs. Ferrer
I am not the typical professor, where I want everyone to introduce themselves in the first day.
She spoke with a lunatic tone. She got this deep, ferocious voice, and I'm scared, really scared. Well, gladly, I wouldn't have to struggle speaking in front just for everybody to get to know me, yet, after all the drama and such, they would just literally ask my name whenever a group activity is assigned. That's very nonsense.
Mrs. Ferrer
I am Naomi Ferrer, and you guys can just call me Mrs. Ferrer.
She continued with a blank stare at the back. I looked at my back, only to see no one sitting on the desk...
IS SHE LOOKING AT ME WITH THAT EXPRESSION?
Mrs. Ferrer
I will be your professor in Risk Management, so do expect that the tours we'll be having in the near future for your papers, works, even thesis will have to do with me. I will also be your guide on the risks of the destinations, and whatnot. Understood?
She asked as she raises her left brow, which we answered delightfully. Some answered with a nod, while some answered vocally, including me.
A guy, out of the blue, appeared at the front door. I think Mrs. Ferrer just predicted it as she stopped talking while having a blank expression again right in front of us, not looking at the front door. She coughed multiple times, giving a signal to the guy to speak up, but due to high pressure, the guy just came in, checked on the sitting arrangement, even jumped that he realized Yorish's on his seat. He asked Yorish to find her seat, but then Mrs. Ferrer walked towards them, having a little tap noises on her shoes.
Mrs. Ferrer
Name? Both of you. Give me your name.
She furiously asked, making both Yorish and the guy gulp down their abdomens.
As they were not answering, Mrs. Ferrer forcefully snatched their IDs, reading their names one by one.
Mrs. Ferrer
So... Yorish Platero, and Russelvic Mevouitre? Hm? Care to speak about the current situation?
She smirked at them. The guy could have a reason why he's late, and I want him to really speak up because even me, who's not in their position, could feel the pressure to my bones, and it's excruciating!
Yorish Platero
U-uhm... I... I did not notice there was a seating arrangement at the back, Ma'am. You could have–
Mrs. Ferrer
I could have what? Put it on the board?
Mrs. Ferrer rolled her eyes, giving their IDs back. She came back to the table, sitting with a static poise.
Mrs. Ferrer
As a carrier of the Risk Management subject in Tourism, I am exercising everyone to always put everything on notice. You may not know, a danger's on your back, yet you're still out there, monotonously unaware.
She threw few words. She let Yorish and the guy, Russelvic to sit on their respective seats, and went on a long and boring discussion about the repetitive classroom rules... Ugh! I want to puke every time I've got to hear those cliché rules, like hello? We're already college students. C O L L E G E S T U D E N T S, and I'm pretty sure they're aware of the classroom rules, unless otherwise, they faked their good moral certificate. A criminal would do that, anyway.
It's already the class dismissal. For six constant hours, discussed and oriented everything regarding the campus. Well, the campus is indeed huge and very wide, I could even get lost here for like a week. Speaking of which, I still haven't grabbed my breakfast and lunch, causing my stomach to grow like a hungry lion, not being able to catch on a prey for a year constantly. Lol, that's very exaggerated.
Right before I could even walk outside the door at the back, Yorish pulled my arm, which I replied with a frown, looking at her with my two innocent and beautiful eyes. I hate the touches of those who aren't close to me.
She spoke to me. I heard my stomach growling so much, I could not even endure my hunger already. What's the matter of this girl?
Yorish Platero
I need to address this to you... immediately.
She continued while I still have the look of a grumpy old lady. I mouthed of what that "address" she's pertaining to, but she walked me down the corridor of the current floor we're in. THE CAFETERIA IS RIGHT BESIDE THE ROOM, YET SHE WALKED ME TO THE FARTHEST DISTANCE FROM MY COMFORT TO THIS HELL OF A HUNGER I AM EXPERIENCING.
AHHHHH I HATE THIS DAY, I WILL FOREVER HATE THIS DAY.
I've always thought first day is the quietest you've ever have in your school life, primarily in college life, BUT WHY DO I HAVE TO SUFFER LIKE THIS?
DIPLOMAT HOTEL - CHAPTER 2
Recently after the weekend passed, the university president suddenly announced regarding the students who applied for dormitory allotment. Well, I did apply, for the reason that my parents could not support my ride all the way from Marikina up to Quezon City, just to study for college. That's how far this school costs!
That, above right there is the entrance of the dormitory right in front of the Office of Student Housing. This is pretty neat, to be honest. I've never seen such tidy hallway for dorms since elementary. Well... I'd gone private in elementary, that's why.
This is the indoor design, the room assigned to me, enough for two people. I have my name plated above the door, there was actually a name beneath, but I failed to recognize what that name was, faintly remembering it.
I suddenly got a call from ate, she's Carmilla by the way.
📳: Mom told me to check on you. How are you doing there lately?
Dollibae Agapinay
I'm good. Everything went fine on the first day, just got a little worked up.
📳: That's great! What did you get worked up for?
Dollibae Agapinay
Nothing, it's not a big deal. How's dad doing? Did the doctor make an update regarding his situation?
I answered back as I place all my things above the desk beneath the bunk bed, making unnecessary screeches.
📳: They made an update just a while ago. They said that dad's heart is getting enlarged way worse than before, but don't worry, were trying really hard to find a donor.
Dollibae Agapinay
The medication? Is it still expensive like before?
📳: The medication got even more exorbitant. I don't know if it's really... reasonable for the pricey medicines, or they're intentionally exacerbating dad's situation for their own benefit.
📳: Dad's confined for two years already, since 2020. The doctor also made an appointment with mom, updating the total price, not exceeding less than four-hundred thousand pesos ($7,156). I... W-we're in such a hurry, finding optional money for being in such a high debt.
I froze as soon as I heard the price. My fingers started to get sloppy, causing the phone to fall onto the floor tiles.
Dollibae Agapinay
Okay, I hope... everything's gonna go just fine sooner or after. I badly wanna help, but I just can't with my current situation. I'm sorry, sis.
I replied, suppressing the hidden emotions behind my voice, then I hung up the call. I sighed deeply, thinking about how hard this year has been for us, together as a family. My mom got unpayable debt. My sister failed to pass the exam, therefore, not continuing college. My dad's condition got worse, and then here I am, stuck between the thoughts of stopping college to help them get rid of the situation, or continuing 'till graduation, to reach my dreams of becoming a flight attendant.
I heard a knock on the door. I forgot, I got two keys, cluelessly locked the door prior, making my roommate unable to enter. I jumped out of my bed, snatching the key from the self-adhesive hook pinned on the cabinet. I, then, unlocked the door, surprised me with a guy.
Dollibae Agapinay
Sorry, I forgot I got the keys. I unconsciously locked the door.
Anonymous
No, no, it's okay. It's quite a misfortune for you, I got too late passing through the dorm.
The guy replied. He's soaked in sweat, his chest is quite revealing as the buttons on his polo are completely unbuttoned, showing his fine abs. I realized I got my eyes locked up on his body, which I followed with an extreme shake of my head, causing me to lose focus.
Dollibae Agapinay
O-okay... Anyway, I'll hang the keys right here on the hook next to the cabinet.
I replied right away, hiding the flutter I'm feeling. I got myself on the bunk bed again, sadly, only the second storey of the bunk bed is available for the applicants to lay on. At least, we got two separate bunk beds, that wouldn't matter.
I immediately hid my face under the blanket when he, out of the blue, wore off his shirt right in front of the cabinet, which is in front of my bunk bed. God! This room assigned to me is a definite hell!
Dollibae Agapinay
W-WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?! DON'T YOU HAVE SHAME TAKING OFF YOUR SHIRT RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE INNOCENT EYES OF A BEAUTEOUS LADY??!!!?
I panicked while still getting covered by the blanket. I heard no noise, no answers, so I slowly uncover my face by gradually sliding the blanket off of my face and then– THE GUY IS SUDDENLY RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE. YUCK!
He chuckled a little, then moved back to the cabinet, and finished what he was doing, just casually wearing his white plain shirt.
Jaevier Cruz
I'm Jaevier Cruz, and you?
Dollibae Agapinay
Who dares to ask my name when we just recently met?!
Jaevier Cruz
Haha. Come on, it's like I haven't seen your name on the name plate above the door? Fine, Dollibae Agapinay, isn't it?
He offered his hand, waiting for me to shake it as he had his eyebrows raised. I, then, shook his hand reluctantly.
Dollibae Agapinay
Y-yes, you're definitely right, and wrong in a way for stalking who I am.
Jaevier Cruz
Pfft HAHAHAHAHA. What are you on about? Is it my fault your name's on the plate? You must be grateful you got a room, or else, you'll die in the summer, sleeping in the hallways, desperately trying to find for a comfortable shelter–
Dollibae Agapinay
Now, shut up! Fine, thanks to you, I got a dorm, mister!
I furiously cut him off, leaving a full of irate mark on my face, crossing my eyebrows, having these zigzags on my forehead, indicating my madness.
I heard him whisper something, but I was too focused, and I failed to decode what he said.
I put out a sigh, then prayed before sleeping.
Glad, I wasn't late. My alarm clock went off the downhill, not even notifying me about the time, jeez! I succumbed myself into the bathtub, not even scrubbing myself, I just put on soap and let the water rinse me all in random. I know for sure, I would smell so stinky soon.
Our professor in I don't know what subject is still on the loose. I remember what Yorish told me yesterday...
Yorish Platero
There's so much I need to tell you, but... I heard somewhere out there that you had a twin sister?
I flinched so hard when she said that. Twin sister? Who?
Dollibae Agapinay
Huh? What are you talking about twin sister? I have a sibling, only one, that's why it's 'a' not 'the'. She's a girl, and there's no way we could even be twins, we don't even resemble each other that well!
Yorish Platero
Chill. I was just curious about you. Did you get a dorm as well?
She randomly asked, changing the topic. I'm really hungry right now, and I can't think straight, so I decided to just let the conversation finish by itself by running away, and went to the cafeteria. I ate like a mad beast. I left her there... Well, I had no time to wait for another hour, snapping through this conversation as my tummy also talks with me about being an irresponsible mom, not feeding her sole baby.
I saw our professor come in, together with Jaevier and with another person who I don't know. Are they a fraternity group or what? They all wear black shirts with a strangely weird shades covering their eyes. Pfft HAHAHAHAHA.
Wait... base on the seating arrangement, it couldn't be that Jaevier, my roommate will also be my permanent seatmate? OH FOR GOODNESS SAKE, I WOULD LITERALLY LIVE IN HELL THIS SEMESTER. FIND ME A NEW PLACE, MOOOOM!!!
Sr. Kieran
Good morning, class. I am Sr. Kieran.
Wow. What a young man. I bet he's appointed that quick because of his previous achievements, that's why he's here, teaching like some high-quality breed of a professor.
We all stood up then greeted him while Jaevier and the mysterious guy beside him were only there in front, guiding Sr. Kieran.
Sr. Kieran
Go to your respective seats now, Jaevier, Shinoo.
He whispered at them, but enough to be heard in a distance, or let's just put it in a way that I got these magical ears!~~
Jaevier Cruz
You're early–
Dollibae Agapinay
AH! A NIGHTMARE! OH MY GOD THE NIGHTMARE IS HERE.
Sr. Kieran
Keep it down, Ms. This is our first meeting, am I not right?
I bit my lips as soon as I got scolded. Gosh, I forgot I'm already in the classroom, and not in the dormitory!
Sr. Kieran
Let's start. Keep your phones inside your bag. Pull out your yellow pads, we'll do something interesting.
There's no such any interesting things in college! Even if I swim on a fountain, trying to pull of to the crowds, there wouldn't be no interesting in COLLEGE!
That was just so cringe, smh.
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