Diplomat Hotel : Where's Dazirene?
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.
Comments