6/23/15

Literary: 11:59 | A story of a failed expedition

11:50

The scorching sun shines bright as it dreadfully drains the life out of me. How stupid I am to believe that two hours would be enough to traverse the cruel roads of the metropolis. And now, because of my callowness, I'm bound to suffer the misfortunes I've brought into myself.

"Enough of the blame game." I sneered aloud while running along the trails of a Spanish-Inspired lyceum; a hall of knowledge that manages to defy the prowess of time despite being the oldest extant university in Asia. The surroundings somehow alleviate my weariness -- making me reminisce the fun moments I had here with my friends.

11:54

I continued walking and snubbed the fact that I'm already swimming in my own sweat. The good thing is -- I'm now here in front of the main building; a large clock that resides upon the top of this venerable architecture reminded me how much time I have left.

11:56

I gushed towards the entrance -- ignoring the guards that didn't even glanced at me; maybe it's because I'm wearing a yellow shirt with a tiger print on it. Seriously. As I go on, the wooden staircase made a creaking sound as I laid my foot on it. Perhaps it's normal, for no one even noticed.

11:57

"Yes!" I yelped as I saw that there's no line in the window I'm supposed to go into. While walking towards it, I smiled at the old lady that's manning the window and gave her a claiming receipt. She looked at it and directed her lips towards the other window. Disappointed, I bowed as I sign of thanks and rushed towards where she's steering. As soon as I reached it, the guy behind the window grinned at me while pulling the venetian blinds down. Glad I didn't smiled back, I looked at my wristwatch and saw 11:59


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