"The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you."

- David Foster Wallace

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Kheila's Point of View.

Matapos kong malaman ang lahat ng sikreto nila. Inisa-isa ko silang magdusa. Pinagplanuhan ko ang lahat. Isinulat ko ang plano sa pulang netbook kung sakali man na may mangyari sa akin ay mababasa ito ng kapatid ko at maipagpatuloy nila.

"What are you typing, Kheila?" si Alden na may dalang tasa ng kape.

"Just the plan."

"Gabing-gabi na. Matulog ka pagkatapos mo diyan," aniya at ininom ang kape.

"Gabing-gabi na pero umiinom ka pa rin ng kape," ismid ko. "Wala kang pinagbago."

"Ikaw nga talaga si Kheila."

Of course I am, Alden.

"May I ask why did you choose him over me? I know I'm fucking better than him."

Nahinto ako sa pagtatype at natingin sa kanya. "We've talked about this. You're too kind for me. You won't kill someone for me, Alden. And I don't want blood to ruin you. Makokonsensya lang ako hanggang kamatayan."

Kahit patay na ako.

"You don't know how far I'm willing to go for you. Hindi mo nga lang ako binigyan ng pagkakataon."

"Ria is a good friend. And I think she won't like it if her brother and her friend will be in love, don't you think?"

"I don't think so," he puts the cup of chocolate drink beside me. "Drink this and sleep after you're done."

Nagpatuloy ako sa pagtatype at hindi siya pinansin. I need to finish this plan tonight because I have a bad feeling for tomorrow.

"Khei- Krista, let's go to your apartment!" Froy called.

Katatapos lang ng last period namin. Muntikan na niya akong ibuko sa classmates ko.

"Will you please stop calling me when I'm inside the school. Hindi nila pwedeng malaman na close tayo. We should keep it lowkey, Froy," asik ko.

"I'm sorry. I'm just so engrossed to see you. Although you're in your sister's body and face, but still!"

Napangiti ako. I've never felt so alive. Seeing the sunset falls over behind those trees. Nakalimutan ko kung gaano kasarap mabuhay lalo na't hindi ako nagtagal.

"If they didn't kill me in the first place, I wouldn't be like this."

"Did you say something?" Froy asked.

"Wala."

Nakarating kami sa apartment at nadatnan si Alden na gumagawa ng plates.

"You're early," he looks at me. "Did you eat?"

"Busog ako."

"Gutom ako, fafa..." si Froy.

I sighed and changed clothes. Kailangan ko pang tapusin ang tinatype ko kagabi. Sobrang sama na talaga ng nararamdaman ko ngayon.

"So... what's the plan?" Froy asked.

My plan is to set a trap against them. Papuntahin sa Red Apartment kung saan ko tatapusin ang lahat. Kung saan ko sila papatayin!

To initiate the plan, I need them to believe that the curse about the game is real. Kaya uunahin kong patayin si Froy. A pretend death. He agrees to my plan 'cause he'll do anything for me.

Next is to put hallucinogenic pills in their drinks. Alden will take care of it. He needs to mix the ice with pills.

Krista will be in-charge of the papers, the written dares, and the manipulation. My sister is good at it. No one would suspect a secretary doing her job.

Froy will start sending text messages to them after his death. No one would suspect a dead person.

Their group's foundation is hatred and jealousy. They're only friends because they all hated me. They bullied me and wished to kill me.

And now I'm dead, they're breaking apart. But let's see how long they will hold each other's tails once they find out each other's secret.

Everything will start breaking apart!

"If something happens to me, I've written everything on my netbook," paalala ko sa kanila.

"W-What do you mean, Khei? Are you-" I cut Froy's word.

"No. I'm just tired,"

Nanghihina ako. I'm using Krista's body, she's a good medium, but it's difficult for me to control it. Her soul is fighting like she wants me out. That's why I feel so tired. I don't have the energy to fight it. Napapagod ako araw-araw.

"Stop fighting, Krista."

"I just want you to rest in peace. Let me do the job for you, Ate Kheila!"

Her anger is greater than mine. She badly wants revenge for me!

Everything went as plan. Pumasok kami sa Red Apartment. I acted like I'm Krista, cold, distant, and always holding my red netbook. I was looking for the room where I sense Krista's soul. It was inside a room. Nakalock. Pinuntahan ko iyon nang marinig ko na parang may nalaglag sa sahig. I know it was her!

"Weird."

When Froy died, everyone started to be afraid. That's it everyone. Fear must be planted in your hearts. That's great torture as long as your alive.

Truth for Brylle:
Have you experienced a one night stand? 1 minute.

Of course you did, Brylle. You did with someone close to Hana.

Dare for Kyle:
Go to the kitchen and place your hand on the stove. 3 minutes.

You're already on drugs, Kyle. You better not fail the pills I put on your drink.

Dare for Hana:
Eat Kyle's skin. 5 minutes.

Yeah, I know. She's vegan and this dare is perfect for her. She will suffer with the taste of human skin.

Truth for Froy:
What is the worst think that you've ever done in your life?

A made-up question for someone who didn't do anything bad. Well, I know that he bribes the people long ago.

Truth for Eireen:
Yes or No. Are you having an affair with someone older? 8 minutes.

Of course, Eireen. I believe you did since I conspire with Alonzo and told him the task. And you're just part of the casualty so I could kill Michael.

Dare for Daniella:
Break Brylle's leg. 5 minutes.

I grinned when she did it to Brylle. He deserves more than that after what he did to me. Mas malala pa ang gagawin ko riyan sa susunod. I want him to suffer first.

Truth for Sy:
Have you aborted your child last month?

I don't know why she looked at me that time. Maybe Krista had something to do with it kaya mas lumapit ako sa kanya upang takutin na huwag magsumbong.

Dare for Jade:
Drink a cup of poison. 2 minutes.

He saw me hiding when they got home at the condo. Mabuti na lang at hindi siya nagsuplong. Too bad, Sy wants him dead, and I just did my job to grant her wish.

Dare for Krista:
Smash your head three times on the wall.

I did what I had to do. I need them to believe I'm one of the victims because Froy made a mistake. The camera saw his reflection! And Daniela was the perfect witness.

Dare for Michael:
Cut your arms.

Alden has something to do with his car's radio. Nagawa niya iyon nang sumama siyang bumili ng ice noon. Alden is great at technicals. He does the job so well.

Truth for Hana:
Tell your parents the truth. The truth about how you and Brylle had sex. 4 minutes.

Truth for Daniella:
Tell Hana the hidden truth.

Dare for Sy:
Walk on the roof while singing Humpty Dumpty twice. 5 minutes.

Her dare is a diversion for us to get the letter. I admit, I got scared and told Froy to take it from them. Baka sinabi ni Jade sa sulat ang tungkol sa ginawa ng kapatid ko. I was pretend to be in a coma. Sleeping is no fun, but listening to my killers' secrets and hearing their despairs are so good.

Jade's letter:

Be careful who you talked to.
Apologize to the girl you never knew.
Humingi ka ng tawad para sa akin. Lumuhod ka para sa akin.
Hinding-hindi niya ako mapapatawad sa ginawa ko sa kanya noon.
Naging parte ako ng dahilan kung bakit siya namatay.

It was a letter for Kyle. He doesn't know who I am. We never met before... even before I was killed. Jade was trying to say sorry to me before he died.

Not that I cared.

Truth for Kyle:
Yes or No. Are you taking drugs?

Dare for Brylle:
Stab Daniella.

Nabalitaan ko na gising na si Mike. I was so disappointed. Tsk, that dare didn't kill him. I have to finish him myself kaso nasa pretend coma pa ako.

Krista's Point of View.

"Let me out! Kheila, let me out of here. It's too dark!" sigaw ko sa buong paligid.

Tanging echo lang ng sarili kong boses ang naririnig ko ngayon. Ni hindi ko makita ang kabuuan ng kwarto dahil sa sobrang dilim. Is this Kheila's core? Wala man lang ilaw o liwanag.

I've been here for a week. I don't know how to get out. I can't feel anything like pain, hunger, love, but I can feel madness and anger. I want to get out! Para akong sasabog sa rito.

"Damn it."

-Flashback-

"P-Paano mo yan gagawin? What should I do to help you, Kheila?"

"Let me borrow something from you, dear sister. Let me borrow your body."

I paused for what she said. I can't let her use it. Even though she's my sister, I know she's planning something evil against them.

"Don't worry, sister. It's for a brief moment. Ibabalik ko rin agad," aniya.

"Anything but that. Sana maintindihan mo ako."

"No," she's mad. "I don't understand you."

She choked me to the death until I vomitted blood. She pushed my soul away from my body and forced herself into it. Hindi ako nakapasok ulit nang nawala siya sa paningin ko and that's when I realized I was trapped in a dark room. My eyes were blindfolded, my feet in chain, and hands tied in a chair.

It's like Kheila wants to control me completely.

We switched souls. What should I do? Am I trapped in here forever? I can feel the warmth from her core when it's supposedly cold. Is she... sleeping?

"Kheila. Kheila! Magpakita ka sakin. Ibalik mo sa akin ang katawan ko!"

"Stop fighting, Krista! You're making it harder for me to control your body."

"I won't allow you to do that! Hayaan mong ako ang pumatay sa kanila!"

My anger made the the chains broke. Mabilis kong tinanggal ang blindfold ko and finally got Kheila's neck to choke. Nagpakita nga siya sa akin.

"W-What are you d-doing t-to me..." she said in between her coughs.

"Give my body back, Kheila. I need it!" sinasakal ko pa rin siya ngayon.

"F-Froy is..."

Froy?

I loosen my grip and looked at the vision she has. Nasa may pinto siya nakatayo.

Ubo pa rin nang ubo si Kheila dahil sa ginawa ko. She told me to check the netbook every now and then. She already planned everything and she wants to watch every single plan she made.

"Froy is waiting, Krista. You can have your body back. I don't want it," malumanay niyang sambit.

"Did you do something to it?"

"I smashed it on the wall so you'll feel pain once you wake up."

"Are you satisfied, Kheila?" I asked sincerely.

"Not until I watch them die. Maganda sana kung sa mga kamay ko sila mamamatay. Kaso mas malakas ang pwersa mo kesa sa akin, Krista. And besides, Ria has always been there for me. Nagpapakita siya sa kanila bilang ako," ngumiti siya.

Ria Traviz.

"Make sure you'll get the best revenge for me, Krista. I will be watching you," she kissed my cheeks and disappear with the light. "Unahin mo si Daniela."

Nagising ang katawan ko mula sa pagka-comatose. Tinanggal ko ang mga nakakabit na wires at dextrose sa aking kamay, ilong, at paa. Ni wala akong naramdaman na sakit. I feel good. Something good is going to happen but first...

"You're awake already?"

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