What? (SB19 X OC Story)
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Two days have passed ever since the first task was accomplished.
Nami
Null was silent and no task had appeared on What? I was actually thinking that what happened on Thursday was just a prank.
Nami
Even Pablo and Stell are having doubts.
Nami
Nevertheless, this is helpful for me.
Nami
I was able to add new parts little by little even though Null had no tasks yet so I could finish the mission quickly.
Nami
Well, all I need to do is finish the 19 stories, right?
Nami
I am the creator, so I have limitless rights on when and how should I update my stories.
Josh
"Nami, Prof. Bennythor contacted me. He said he needs your personal info for registration for a debate competition."
Josh
"I emailed you the form. It says your account is deactivated so he can't chat with you. Just take a look, it says it's urgent."
Nami saved the draft of chapter 42 of Tilaluha and locked her phone.
Nami
Urgent my ass. I've told them several times that I don't want to debate.
Nami
I hate wasting my time, blabbering and arguing with people who are shoving their opinions as facts.
Nami
Hilarious isn't it? That's what I experienced for the first and will be the last time that I joined that competition.
Nami
I just sighed as I opened the email sent by Prof. Bennythor. I am really tired rejecting their unending requests.
Nami
"Tell him I won't join. I have lots of stuffs to do."
Nami
"Roger." Josh playfully answered. He's very aware that when I say no, then it's a no.
Nami
I immediately deleted the email and signed out my account. Rude? Not really. I'm very polite this way.
Nami
I'm giving them a chance to find a more deserving student than me so they could win that competition.
Nami
Nothing can be expected from me. I'm a very nonchalant person.
Nami
My phone rang disturbingly. I saw 'Mom' displayed on the caller's ID.
Nami
"Hey Mom."
Nami's Mom
"Hey, come on, you look NC! Don't you have any plans to go home? I told you your Aunt Christy was coming today! Dinner is at 5pm, it's 4:30!"
Nami
"Chill. I'm on my way."
Nami
I immediately drop the call. We won't finish if I let him talk anymore.
Nami took a glance at Josh who's still busy on his laptop.
"I have to go Josh. Pakisabi nalang kina Stell." Nami said while fixing her stuff. Josh just nodded as a response.
Just as when she was going out of the shop, Nami bumped into Ken, who is in-charged of Pablo's coffee shop.
Ken
"Nami! Good thing I caught you!"
Ken
"I just want to congratulate you. Your story is beautiful! The twists are so intense! It's good that you're back to writing!"
Nami
"Thanks Ken. But I'm in a hurry. Excuse me, okay? You and Josh will take care of the shop."
Ken
"Oh, it's okay. Hopefully there will be another update tomorrow!"
Nami could only smile and immediately headed out.
Nami
Geez, if you only knew, Ken, what my stories depend on.
Nami
I immediately boarded the bus. My drama got a standing ovation because it was full. Rush hour feels.
Nami
I felt my phone vibrate on my pocket. Maybe it was Mom again.
But it isn't from her. It's from Null again. Damn.
Null
TASK NO. 2 022418 16:45
Null
ALAB UNIVERSITY
Null
MAKE JUSTIN DE DIOS THE ANTAGONIST.
Null
DEADLINE: 02/24/18 23:45
Null
PUNISHMENT: STELL AJERO WILL BECOME STELLVESTER AJERO IN ALAB UNIVERSITY AND VICE VERSA.
Null
Null's What? Note: This only means that Stell will be your fictional product and Stellvester will become your friend...
Null
...without anyone in the two worlds being aware, except for the author and the two switched men involved.
Nami
Damn you Null!
Nami tried to message Null but the private message button doesn't work.
Nami
Why do you have to target my weakeness?
"Oh, those Patiis! Stand up so you can get off quickly," the bus conductor shouted.
Nami
I was almost down. I didn't even notice. I was too pre-occupied with the task.
Nami firmly closed her eyes while massaging in temple as she was reminded where she's going.
Nami
Uuwi pala ako and I almost forgot, Tita Christy is a very health conscious person. That only means...
Nami
..no phones at 10pm. No sleeping late. She's very strict when it comes to gadgets and sleeping routines.
Nami
Even though my circadian rhythm will be broken, I have to obey her will. Baka kasi atakihin sya sa puso if I let my stubborn self prevail.
Nami
Approximately 5 hours huh? Didn't I mention that ALAB University's main characters are John Paulo Nase and Justin De Dios?
Nami
Yes, John Paulo Nase is my friend's real name but he prefers being called "Pablo". Well, it suits him so we eventually got used to it.
Nami
Meanwhile, Justin De Dios is just a product of my imagination.
Nami
He is John Paulo's rival in ALAB University, but I really have no plans on making him as the antagonist.
Nami
Why? Because he is my ideal guy. But darn it, Null ruined everything!
Nami
Then I added three more chapters yesterday thinking that I would be able to finish the task that way. Ugh!
Nami
"You're getting in my nerves Null! I am starting to think how in the world you made the odds in favor on your side."
Nami's phone vibrated once again, saying...
Goodluck, Third! May the odds be with you! -Null
Nami
Nang-aasar ba talaga sya?! You're so dead. Just wait until I finish this. I'll definitely hunt the starting point of this.
Christy
"NC, how are your studies going, sister?"
"It's good." Nami simply answered and chomped my food.
Nami
It's already 5:30 when we started eating. Dad came late so we couldn't start right away.
Nami
I only have more than 4 hours. I have to start right away.
Nami
"I'm done. I'm going to my room. I have some requirements to fulfill at school."
Nami said and quickly stood up, bowed and leave the table. But she was interrupted by her aunt. "Te-" Christy said but Nami's Dad butt in.
Nami
"NC, your aunt has something else to tell you." Dad interjected. Crap. I just can't say no to him. He's very intimidating.
Nami
I just glanced at Tita and forced a smile.
Nami
"Sit down NC." Dad said again and I complied.
"The reason why I came here isn't just for dinner." sabi ni Christy, making Nami stiff.
Nami
Why am I feeling that she's not going to tell good news?
Christy
"You are coming with me to Seoul as soon as you graduated, NC."
Nami
I knew it. They're into it again.
Nami
"Didn't I already mention that I'm not interested? I want to pursue my career here."
Nami's Mom
"We discussed this, NC."
Nami
I wish you were the only ones working there! Ugh!
Christy
"You have to study your master's degree there and meet your childhood friend."
Christy
"Then reconciliate with him or better yet, be in a relationship with him. That would be really exciting!"
Nami
I just sighed and clench my fist. I've had enough.
Nami's Mom
"NC, where are you going?"
Nami
"Somewhere. Where no one treats me like a robot." I said and walked out.
Nami
This is exactly the reason why I write stories. It is a great escape from reality.
Nami
I can create a world freely as if I'm the leading lady, a versatile one.
Nami
I can be a rich woman pretending to be a nerd, a MMA, an athlete, a singer, dancer, hacker, and many more.
Nami
I create a world where the odds are with me. I can make the enemies suffer and fail from their vicious acts.
While running away Nami felt her phoe vibrated once again.
Null
TASK NO. 2 022418
Null
0% COMPLETE
Null
Remaining time: 4 hours
Nami
But now, I have this 100-day task, because I fail to finish a single story out of 19 that I've created.
Nami
There's an annoying sender who gives me tasks about how shall I update my story, how my story should flow and the theme.
Nami
Even the number of reads depends on that unknown creature! My updates from the past few days were useless.
Nami
Am I really a lacking person? No matter how much I struggle, I still can't do whatever I want.