Alora: The Nobody

Chapter 21

What?

Gulat akong nakatingin sa kanya. I didn't expect that he's an illegitimate child cause he have the same hair with the twins and their difference is just the shade of their eye color.

How? Mahina kong tanong sa kanya. Tumingin naman ito sa mga mata ko at pait na ngumiti.

I accidentally heard Dad and his wife talking about it in their room 3 years ago. At first, I don't understand it until I heard the maids talking about my real mom as a mistress which is also related to my dad's wife. That's where I realize why my brothers are so distance to me especially Kuya Damian who's always mad at me cause me and my real mom broke their family. Nakayukong sabi nito. Naawa naman akong nakatingin dito.

No. It's not your fault Dimi. Just blame it to the adults. They are the one who make the actions. Seryoso kong sabi sa kanya.

Did they know that you knew already? Tanong ko sa kanya. Umiling naman ito. Lihim naman akong napabuntong hininga.

Now, that you know the truth. Are you going to befriend me too? Nakayukong sabi nito saakin.

Why would you think that? Tanong ko sa kanya habang nakakunot ang noo.

Because my old friends befriended me when they knew the truth. Nakasimangot at naiiyak nitong sabi.

They're not your real friends, Dimi. A true friend won't leave you no matter what happen. Seryoso kong sabi sa kanya. Natahimik naman ito ng ilang segundo habang nakayuko.

Then, I won't leave you no matter what happens, Thalie. Even you'll have a lot of friends in the future but I'll be your best friend. Nakangiting sabi nito saakin. Tahimik naman akong nakatitig sa mga mata nitong nagniningning.

Actually, I don't believe in friendship, Dimi cause that's what the people taught me in my past life but let's see.

Alright, Dimi. Seryoso kong sabi at ngumiti ng tipid.

Ngayon, nasa kusina ako habang naghihintay maluto ang chocolate crinkles na gawa ko. Nakaupo naman sa mesa si Dimitri habang nagkukuwento ng kung anu-ano saakin.

Geez, I didn't expect na sobrang madaldal din ang batang to.

Thalie? Tawag nito saakin.

Hmm? Sagot ko naman sa kanya.

Did you already know your magic? Tanong nito saakin. Umiling naman ako.

Why? You're 10 already.

My body is still weak. Tipid kong sagot sa kanya. Naawa naman itong nakatingin saakin.

That's fine. There's still a lot of time to release your magic. You just have to make your body stronger. Sabi nito saakin with actions pa na parang pinapalakas nito ang loob ko. Lihim naman akong napangiti.

I know. Nakangiti kong sagot habang tumatango. How about you? Tanong ko.

Honestly, I'm able to release it recently but Dad said that I should keep it a secret. Nakasimangot nitong sabi.

Why? Nakakunot kong tanong.

I don't know. However, I'm your best friend now, so maybe you're an exception. Masiglang sabi nito saakin. Lihim naman akong napailing.

You know what, I wish a have the same magic as Dad cause mine are so useless. Nakasimangot nitong sabi.

What's your dad's magic, by the way? Tanong ko naman sa kanya.

He can manipulate plants. Sagot nito saakin.

How about yours? Tanong ko sa kanya.

I can manipulate just poisonous plants. Nakanguso nitong sabi.