Luminaria

Chapter 4

Monster

Money can't buy happiness, but now I need money to buy my freedom.

I don't have a single clue how things in this place works but one thing's for sure, I will claim the freedom that this body and I deserve by being financially secured.

"But how will this fucking work?" Iritado kong ginulo ang buhok at muling tinapon ang papel sa sahig.

The problem is... I don't have a single idea how to earn money! Or do they even use money here?

For goodness sake! I died at the age of 18 and my entire life is an unending cycle of others serving me. Halos isubo na sa akin ang lahat ng gusto ko o kahit mga bagay na hindi ko na naman talaga kailangan. All I had to do was demand, and in an instant, every whim was instantly granted.

The emotion etched on my face couldn't be drawn as I crumpled another sheet of paper feeling disappointed in how lame what I written there, knowing that I didn't know how to earn in the first place.

Nawawalan ng pag-asa ay napasalampak na lamang ang aking ulo sa ibabaw ng lamesa. I suddenly regretted how I took advantage all the life's pleasures I had before and now having no idea how life truly works.

"Regret my ass," the evil side of me murmured.

"I miss my mommy," ngawa ko at emosyonal na inaalala ang buhay na iniwan.

Nakadukduk ang aking mukha sa mesa nang mapadako ang tingin ko sa pintuan. I unconsciously stood from my sit and began walking towards the doorway.

Nang marating ito'y hindi na ako nag-aksaya ng panahon at mabilis itong pinihit upang mabuksan. My brows knitted when it didn't budge. I attempted the other side but the door remained firmly shut. Applying more force to the knob, I strained, but it remained immovable.

So they agreed to give me a release from the chains in that prison, only to lock me up in this place. Their brains must be very spacious!

Inilibot ko ang tingin sa paligid at walang naaninag na bintana o kahit butas na maaaring takasan.

I cast a glance on my thighs down to my feet. I crouched and grasped my leg using my hand, gently massaging it.

"Maybe this leg is still alive to do a little fly, eh?"

Inangat kong muli ang katawan at nagsimulang tumalon talon. I tilted my head sideways and started doing some warm ups and stretches. Pintunog ko ang leeg at mga daliri bago huminga ng malalim at binigyan ng saktong distansya ang sarili mula sa pintuan.

Feeling at ease and a bit excited, I gently lifted my knee and leg into the air. My dress revealed my thighs, but I didn't mind. I paid little attention to the exposure, knowing that the fabric underneath covered the inner part.

Pikit-matang pinakiramdaman ko ang saktong pagkakataon upang tiklopin ang tuhod mula sa ere.

I steadied myself, finding my balance as I slowly took that chance to gain force and without hesitation, I unleashed the strength in a blink of an eye, sending my feet forcefully to the door

Mariin ang pagkakapikit ng mga mata ko at inaasahan na ang sakit na bubungad sa aking paa ngunit wala akong naramdaman kundi ang saktong init na bumabalot rito.

I opened my eyes instantly and found the familiar man holding my foot, his face a mix of confusion and furrowed brows.

I gradually realize how awkward our position is. My one leg suspended in the air and now gripped by him while looking utterly serious. I gazed at him intensely. He just literally killed the perfect moment!