Chasing My Light
PROLOGUE
How will you describe life?
Life's meaning vary to each persons perspective and experience.
Life, in its entirety, is a tapestry woven with threads of individual perception.
Each person, a unique knot in this intricate design, experiences the world through a lens shaped by their own history, beliefs, and aspirations.
For some, life is a vibrant symphony, a whirlwind of emotions and experiences, where every moment is a chance for growth and discovery. They embrace the unknown with open arms, finding beauty in the chaos and meaning in the mundane.
Others navigate life with a quiet determination, their focus on stability and security, finding solace in routine and the comfort of familiar surroundings.
Still, others may perceive life as a solitary journey, a struggle against adversity, where every step is fraught with challenges and uncertainties.
Their perspective, shaped by hardship and loss, may be tinged with a melancholic hue, yet within their resilience lies a strength that inspires awe.
Regardless of the individual's perspective, life is a constant evolution, a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
It is a tapestry that is constantly being woven, with each thread representing a unique experience, a moment of joy, a pang of sorrow, or a flicker of hope.
The beauty of life lies in its diversity, in the myriad ways in which it is perceived and lived, and in the shared human experience that binds us all, despite our differences.
Chapter 1
As the first rays of dawn pierce through the darkness, a new day awakens, heralding the arrival of morning.
I Rubbed my eyes softly and then started to stare at the ceiling
My eyes wandered around at my small room, sitting up and smack my cheeks to snap from my sleepy form
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
... 5:02 A. M.
Mumbling to myself before standing up and putting my feet on my slippers. Opening my room to be blinded by the light coming from the living room. The smell of garlic being fried made me smile.
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
Mom is already cooking.
A figure in the kitchen was holding the pan and upon sensing someone was watching her, she turned her head.
Khysa Vilel
reil, good morning.
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
good morning, mom.
Khysa Vilel
I'm almost done here, go and take a bath. You must not be late on your first day of school, okay?
I nodded and then went back to my room to get my towel and clothes to wear after taking a bath.
Upon entering the bathroom the first thing I did was to turn on the faucet,
The sound of running water fills the air after I turned on the faucet.
I shed my clothes and hang it on the wire, shivering I started to pour the cold water onto my body.
I sneeze caused by the cold temperature of the water that caressed my skin,
After that I put some shampoo on my hair, the shampoo is being scattered in every crook of my head and then leave it to tend to my body, I use safeguard soap to clean my body.
The faucet is still on, seeing that the bucket is overflowing with water, I speed up my movements and pour another cold water onto my head until I finished.
I went outside the bathroom being wrapped in towel forgetting that I actually bring the clothes that I need to wear due to the coldness of the air that caressing my skin.
Wearing my uniform felt weird, maybe I'm now familiar wearing the uniform of my part-time job.
I sat on the chair while my eyes was stuck on the food being placed on the wooden table.
But as soon as my mom went out of her bedroom my gleaming eyes vanished. She's wearing her uniform, Ready to go to work as a barangay personnel.
Khysa Vilel
There's a two sunny side up fried egg in your lunch box.
She might have notice, or she did notice my stare at her as she ruffled my hair softly
Khysa Vilel
I've already eaten, so dig in already
Eaten? How much? I look at the food being placed on the wooden table. Mom bought 1 pack of hotdogs and I know for sure that she only ate 2 hotdogs.
I gripped my hand while I look at her.
Khysa Vilel
here's your allowance for today
She put fifty pesos on the table, I look at her and gave it back to her
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
mom I have money, keep it.
Khysa Vilel
that's nice, but reil it's my responsibility as a mother so don't take it away from me
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
but mom...
She stubbornly pushes the money onto my hand, I don't need it I really don't need it. But I know she need it. I know mom is saving for my tuition.
Khysa Vilel
thirty pesos for the fare of the cab back and forth, twenty pesos is your own.
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
I know mom...
After that she left the house, I was left there clenching at the fifty pesos before putting it on my wallet so I can start eating.
Chapter 2
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
Here's 15 pesos, Kuya driver.
I extended my hand to put 15 pesos on his calloused hand. Kuya driver just gave me a smile and gave me good luck since it's another first day of school
As Kuya driver drove away, I gripped my bag while staring at the school, the new school, the second home where I'll learn.
Students of this school are walking towards the entrance gate to get in, others are just standing, waiting for someone
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
... oh a maid...
Yes, A maid. A beautiful girl didn't bring any bags or anything and she's a student since she entered the entrance gate. On the other hand the woman behind her was the one carrying all her things.
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
School of elites huh...
I mumbled to myself before someone bumped my shoulder
I yelp in silent, I even dropped my folder. I scurried to pick it up. While the human who accidentally bumped onto me also help pick up the papers inside the folder.
Hael Vonstein_ c2
S-sorry... I really didn't meant to bump you.
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
It's okay.
The guy who bumped onto me smiled at me brightly, what's wrong with him? oh well he own such nice lips anyway.
I calm myself before stepping inside the campus, starting from the gate... everything was perfect, I felt like just from this my poor standing's being tramples 100x.
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
(Oh... I lost in my thoughts)
Hael Vonstein_ c2
Aren't you going to your room?
He's talking to me with such cheerful smile and refreshing voice.
Leaving him unanswered might upset him
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
..I would if I knew where.
His eyes widen and beam at me
Hael Vonstein_ c2
Oh~! you must be Ms. Vilel?
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
Yes, that's me.
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
How'd you know?
Hael Vonstein_ c2
I guessed it right then ,hehe.
Hael Vonstein_ c2
It's just that you seem like in a trance while looking around. And your face is unfamiliar, so there's only one person who could be you and that's the transfer student who was given scholarship by the school.
Yes, I'm here standing inside the campus that rich students schooled. I'm from San Mao High school however this school offered a full scholarship just so they can pouch me over to their school. So I let them pouch me, the better resources the better and that's the same, I spend nothing = life's better.
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
Can I ask where's the office of the principal?
Hael Vonstein_ c2
Oh- of course!
That guy guided me towards the office of the principal, along the way I knew his name which is Hael Vonstein, A rich young master. Vonstein Family are a powerful family. And this comfortably talkative young guy is the son of the current head.
We're facing a fancy office, there's a text that say { Principal's office}
attentive note: knock 3 times
... that's what it says.
Hael Vonstein_ c2
This is the principal office, you should always knock 3 times before the principal allowed someone to get in
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
I see, thank you.
I knock three time on the door before the principal gave me the cue to get it. Hael was smiling like a puppy before I closed the door behind. The office was cold due to the aircon.
Principal Paner
Ms. Vilel, is it? It's been awhile since I have seen you Ms. Vilel
The Principal stood up and shakes my hand
The folder I was holding that slept on the floor due to being bumped was my papers in school that's needed here.
I gave it to the principal and as he was looking at it, he was quite pleased.
Principal Paner
Welcome to Elodea High school Ms. Vilel, the school will provide everything for you. Tuition, books, food, anything! Just do your part and work harder to make Elodea shine brightly. Your intelligence is something Elodea can't negligence.
Soreil van Vilel_ c3
I'll do my part, Sir.
Principal Paner
That's great then, Ms. Vilel.
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