"Clea," Exiquel called right after I jumped out of our car. "Are you hear to play with me again?" He asked.I smiled then waved at him. "Of course, what else could be the reason I am here?" I asked.I witnessed how my father treated Athijha and she witnessed how hard it was for me too. My sister and I was there for each other but we never had the power to save each other.We were exposed to tons and tons of crimes at such a young age. We were exposed to killing and smuggling, all for the mafia. And even if I want to deny it, Athijha and I were also victims of our father's craziness.My hatred towards this family grew that I even did the most stupid mistake. I used Athijha as as shield just so I can enjoy my life.I started feeling envious towards my sister when I found out that we have different fathers. And I always wished I was her because even if she's an illegitimate child, her real dad is not like mine.I'd always cry myself to sleep after dad's done with his business with me.I'
"Oh my gosh, look," I shrieked in glee when I saw the result. "A dove flew out of the hat!" I giggled and clapped my hands.He groaned after rolling his eyes. "TSS! I saw it, Athijha." I pouted, then took his hands. Furthermore, I intertwined our fingers and made stared at his hazel brown eyes. My eyes shone in happiness when I saw how astonished he was with what I have done."I'm so thankful when I got to meet you," I jumped and hugged him. I whispered the words I never knew I was capable of saying. "I accept my defeat."I sat and clenched my chest when I woke up like I just joined a marathon. I'm panting, I can't seem to catch my breath. I wiped the tears that streamed on my cheeks after dreaming of that scene again.This is not the first time that I've dreamed of that. Every night, when the dimmed sky is illuminated by thousands of stars with the moon which is the brightest among the lights, and stands out in the breathtaking sight.Athijha, tha
I run as fast as I could and jumped into the closing door of the subway train. I clenched my fist, threw my gaze outside the window. I saw him watching the train from the distance of more than ten meters.I turned my back quickly when he smiled, bit his lower lip and quickly wiped his tears with the sleeves of his hoodie.“Athijha”“Remember me, baby. Please, baby. Remember me.”“Jha, if one fucking year is still not enough, then be mad. Slap me again, voice out the curses running in your head, baby. Hurt me.”I'm literally walking like a rotten vegetable, unconsciously repeating the statements he blurted at that
I stared at the box on the highest compartment of the shelf. I just decided to clean my whole room and dispose things I can no longer use. I pulled a chair and placed it near the shelf. I took the box, and it's somewhat surprising that it's not that heavy. I was about to get down when I lost my balance.“Ahh”I shrieked. I closed my eyes and felt the box flew out of my hand. I landed on my buttocks, and it hurts like hell. I gently caressed it and opened my right eye.I hissed. It hurts, especially when I stood up. It feels like my bones just got dislocated. I groaned when I saw how much of a mess that single stupidity has made. Everything that box contains is located everywhere in my room.I picked up the piles of papers
I ran. I ran away from them. I want to get away. I can't stop my tears from falling. I can't even clearly see my surroundings.The heaven sympathized with me. In justmoment, the clouds cried cats and dogs.I screamed my heart out until my voice break. I fell on the damp, empty street.“Why? Why, of all people out there, you chose me to be in this situation?” I hugged myself. “Am I that bad? Did I step on other people's dignity?”I laid on the cold street and let the heavy drops from the cloud hurt me. Because I feel so empty right now."Please, tell me the reason why because I can't recall, I don't know what to believe. I want to blame it all to someone
When I reached our home, mom and dad came rushing and hugged me tight. I hugged them back and cried on their shoulders."I'm sorry," I muttered between the sobs.Mom gently caressed my hair and dad kissed the top of my head."Shh, it's normal, darling. We're sorry too. We shouldn't have kept you away from the world, from your family," She cried with me. She cupped my face and looked straight into my eyes. "Listen, it's okay if you're leaving us. It is okay if you're going back to your family. We've talked about this already. We're setting you free."I pulled her into a tight hug like I never want to let go."Don't throw me out. Forget what I've said yesterday. Mom, keep me with you,"
"I love Cleandra, Jha. She worth the world to me." "But I love you. I love you, Exiquel!" I almost lost my voice when I screamed. He looked at me with a shock expression and shook his head like he can't believe what I just said. "I won't go against our family's decision, Quel. I'm sorry. I have been so selfless my whole life, let me be selfish, even if it's just for now. I love you." I groaned when the sunlight hit my eyelids. I removed the wet towel on my forehead and sat at the edge of my bed. I massaged my temples when it throbbed a little. I looked at the door when it opened. "Daddy," I called with a hoarse voice. "Are you
I opened my eyes. The luminous moon greeted me. It is so beautiful that it even had me captivated. I looked at the man who saved me."What the hell are you thinking?" He asked in mixed emotions.Quel. I called him at the back of my mind. I looked at the moon, this will be the last, I faced him and offered a one genuine smile."Hey, the moon is beautiful, isn't it?" I uttered, not minding his scary aura."Athijha!" He exclaimed while I just smiled."I just measured how deep the ocean is when the moon is too beautiful for me to resist." I answered.He remained sent so went to the deeper part again.