YUGTO 7: The Relativity [Irene Bayer's Case]

[Vanilla's POV]

“Vanilla, are you o-okay?” I heard a voice outside my shared-room. I immediately wipe my tears and pretends that I'm playing game on my phone. The door went wide as Roseanne and her friends enters the room as well. I glance at them, smiling forcefully. “It's late girls. Why are you still awake?” I asked, trying to start a conversation. I watch how the girls exchanges glances then Roseanne sat on my bed while Lena and Jayson sat on her bed. “We're worried about you” Jayson said. Her eyes are saying the truth. I gave her a smile while sliding my phone under my pillow. “I'm okay now and can handle myself” I said. All their eyes are at me though. “We're afraid t-that they will do to you all the things they've done to her” Rosanne said, stuttering a bit which confuses me. “Hey, I can fight. Please don't worry that much” I assured her, but it didn't stop her from worrying. “How would I not? It's starting again” She said. I looked at her, narrowing my eyebrows. “I'll be fine” I stated and I know my voice turned out cold.

“You don't understand what is going on, don't you?” Jayson questioned me. She sounded like I should at least know. I shake my head sideways, already getting annoyed at them. “Tell me” I demand. I hate it when people are trying to help me or trying to get in my way.

“You're the next target” Lena replied shortly. I nodded my head since I already get it. I sit up straight while looking directly into Jayson's eyes. “Why are you helping me though?” I questioned her while smirking at the same time then she quickly avoided my gaze. “You are Jane Ruby's sister. Why?” I repeated as I kept my gaze at her. “They're siblings, but it doesn't mean they are alike” Lena said as a matter of fact. I grin by that and darted my gaze at Roseanne. “So why helping me out? Tell me” I said in a demanding tone.

“I don't want to repeat what happened before” Jayson said straight to the point. “Guilty?” I teasingly replied while staring back at her. “Vanilla” Rosie called out my name and I don't even know what was that for. I glance at her then I remember what I've read connected to that.

“Perhaps, are you the 7th member of CARDS?” I guessed. Lena and Roseanne widen their eyes but as for me and Jayson, we didn't break our eye contact. “You really wanted to know?” Jayson told and I only nodded my head in response.

FLASHBACK

“Hi. My name is Irene Bayer. Please take care of me” A beautiful girl finished introducing herself in class. Students eyes were focused at her while the rest were whispering about how pretty, gorgeous and beautiful Irene was.

“Okay Irene please take your seat beside Jayson Ruby. Please raise your hand”.

Another pretty girl raised her hand which made most of the students fangirl over her. Irene ignored the reactions and headed straight to her seat. “H-Hi. I'm Irene” She extended her hand and Jayson accepted it. As the two sat beside each other and whispering became worst. Some students started to bad-mouthing Irene, but just like what her mother said, she just ignored them and mind her own business.

“Why did you transferred here?” Jayson asked and worry was lacing in her voice. Irene looked at her confused but still smile. “I'm here for my best friend!” She replied excitedly. Jayson nodded her head, but curiosity knocking her over.

“What's your best friend's name?” She asked. Irene puts out a picture of her best friend while smiling proudly at Jayson. “Brianna Kane is your best friend?!” She gasped in shock.

END OF FLASHBACK

“Irene did not know that her best friend was part of CARDS. The top group that rule the entire university. At first, their friendship were smooth. Not until my sister had a crush on her” Jayson finished and let out a sigh. I nodded in understanding and Roseanne smiled at me weakly. “Jane forced Irene to be her girlfriend, but Brianna did not let her” Lena added. I just listened to them because I'm lazy to react yet. “In the end, CARDS decided to kicked out Brianna from the group and after that everything started to get worst” Roseanne continued. I keep nodding my head as I hide the smirk forming on my lips.

“Is this the reason why you told me to stay away from Brianna?” I questioned Roseanne and she just nodded her head. “Not only CARDS will haunt you all the time, but they will always be connecting it to her” said Jayson. I let out a sigh, grabbing my phone under my pillow. “Why I feel different whenever I'm with Brianna” I said which made them confused. I chuckled softly and give them a glance each.

“Brianna did her best to protect Irene. Well somehow though it's not yet enough to fully protected her from them but you, you and you Jayson. All of you are in a group called Pink punk which is the complete opposite of CARDS. Your group is also feared in this university but WHY you didn't offered them any help? Perhaps, are you afraid?” I said as a matter of fact. Lena clenches her fist and Jayson tried to calm her down, but Roseanne maintained her gaze at me.

“In the article, Irene Bayer was reported beaten up to death. She also received almost 12 cuts on her body, 1 huge bruise on her back area and the worst part? She might be raped as well, BUT that's not actually the worst part. The worst part was there are no traces of suspects, no records on any of the CCTV and no witnesses either. That was very alarming, don't you girls think? Imagine, there is unidentified suspect that's still chilling just along the hallways of Dreamier High School yet nobody is giving a fuss about it” I stated.

“What are you trying to say, Vanilla?” Roseanne questioned me. I just shrug both of my shoulders and get off the bed. I put my phone in my back pocket, facing the direction of the door. “Why are you helping me out? You did nothing to save her though” I asked sarcastically. “Are you implying that my group were responsible for her accident?” Jayson questioned me while smirking. “Oh-- did I triggered something?” I questioned back as I faced them again. “You know nothing about what really happened before Vanilla so shut the fuck up!” Lena said angrily.

“Helping me won't change anything about what happened to her” I said which made them quite for a while. I gave them a last glance before making my way out. “If you know something, tell it to the police. Mistakes can't be resolved by another mistake. Thanks for worrying but like what I've said, I can manage myself” I declared, reaching for the door knob. “Brianna will just leave you in the end and soon? You'll be the next headliner” Lena spat out, but I just ignored her and exited my shared-dorm with Roseanne.

It's already past midnight and everything seem so peaceful in the university at this hour. I walk my way through the dim hallways while recalling everything pink punk has told me a while ago. Why didn't they saved her? What really happened that day? These are some questions that bugging me for a while now. It's not like I care that much but, Brianna, my only friend is involved. I need to know the truth.

“Vanilla, wait!” I heaved out a sigh as I recognized the voice. I turned to face her and look at her blankly. “Tell me. Are you Irene Bayer's relative?” Jayson asked me. Guilt is written all over her face. I shake my head as my response, but she throws another question. “You know something that you ain't supposed to know, Vanilla. Tell me the truth please” She said in frustration. I raised an eyebrow towards her while inserting my hands inside my pockets. “I don't know her Jayson” I answered coldly. I'm about to walk again when she gripped on my wrist gently. “Did Brianna told you?” She asked. I pulled my wrist off her grip and looked straight into her orbs.

“Listen, Irene Bayer's case is popular in our country. I'm interested in to it, so I've search about her. I just know a few informations. CARDS and Pinkpunk are all over internet as well. Aren't you informed that both groups are popular because former students say that they both made Dreamier High school a living hell? and I transferred here not because of Irene. I Am here because I want to experienced it myself. I'll survive this hell without asking any help, get that?” I stated before I continued my way somewhere, leaving Jayson dumbfounded.

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