Nocturnal (Ability Series #1) ✔️

CHAPTER 11

NOCTURNAL - WARMTH

"I have a son who's the same age as you, Brooke. You should meet him. I know you two will get along well."

I blankly stared at Mr. Martinez who is currently sitting next to my mom. I literally have no idea why I'm still here with them, though. The moment I saw him when I entered the house, I already disliked him. I know there's something going on between them, and it's disturbingly written all over her face. Mom is happy. She's not always like that whenever she's with me.

"U-Uh, are you pertaining to Devon?" Mom asked instead. She turned to me and then glared. I boredly rolled my eyes.

Putting up an act is not my thing. Maybe it's a different story for her.

"Yes. He is studying in a private school and he's currently a Grade 11 student." He said.

Mom chuckled. "Oh! He's one year older than Brooke. My daughter here is still in Grade 10. Right, Brooke?" I boredly nodded my head in response.

I don't want to look at them acting like a couple in front of me. Mr. Martinez told us a while ago that he's divorced with his wife. They only got married out of convenience that's why it never worked out, but they have a son who's now living with him.

Rich people are hard to understand. They do whatever they want because they can. I gotta admit, he really cooks well. The pasta is delicious.

"Come visit our house next time, Felicity. And bring Brooke with you if she wants to." Mr. Martinez looked at me as if waiting for my answer.

I heard that he is one year younger than my Mom. He doesn't look old for his age.

"No, thank you. I'll leave first. I'm full and I'm already tired." I stood up and went out of the kitchen.

Mom didn't say anything and so was Mr. Martinez.

Today is a tiring day and I think all of my energy got drained. I now badly want to crawl on top of my bed and sleep endlessly.

Binuksan ko ang pinto ng kwarto ko at sumalampak sa kama.

Mom will come here later so I stood up and change my clothes first.

Nag-ayos ako ng higa at tumingin sa kisame. I should put some decent designs inside of my room. It's not that boring to look at but it's making me lonely for some unknown reason.

Tumagilid ako at nakita sa bedside table ang box na pagmamay-ari ni Felix.

That ghost ran away without even saying goodbye. How ungrateful of him. He should be thankful 'cause without me, he wouldn't have found out that he had a girlfriend from the past. He'll receive a beating from me tomorrow although it's useless.

SLAM!

Napaupo ako ng biglang pumasok si Mom sa kwarto ko.

"What was that?! Why do you need to act that way in front of Mr. Martinez?! Huh?!" She furiously walked straight towards me.

I have never seen her this angry before. It's making me nervous.

"What? Do I not have the right to act the way I wanted in front of him? I didn't even do anything wrong. You're overreacting." My breathing became unstable and so was hers.

Mabilis niyang hinablot ang kanang braso ko at pinatayo ako bigla. Nasasaktan ako sa paraan nang pagkakahawak niya sa akin. Masyadong mahigpit.

"Let go! What are you doing?! Nasasaktan na ako!"

"No! You're going to say sorry to him right now!" Marahas kong binawi ang braso ko at lumayo sa kaniya.

"Why do I have to do that?! Have I offended him? Why are you even acting like this?! Are you two dating?!" Ang bilis nang paghinga ko. Parang mahihimatay ako bigla.