Winter Wonderland: The Powerful Locket (Completed | Revising)

Chapter 18: Aira's Elder Brother

Chapter 18: Aira's Elder Brother

AIRA

I felt someone tap on my cheek, I slowly opened my eyes and I saw a hand made of air. The hand wind disappeared and I looked at Josh and Wendy sitting on the mini sofa. I sat down and asked them both. My eyes are still a little swollen.

"Why are you here?" I asked the two of them.

"Aira...your Grandma and Mom told us what happened earlier. You must be shocked by what you found out. I know it's hard for you what you're going through now. Are you okay?" Concern said Wendy.

Umiwas ako ng tingin sa kanilang dalawa, parang gusto kong umiyak ulit kasi naalala ko na buhay pa ang Papa ko. Kinagat ko ang ibabang bahagi ng labi ko para mapigilan ko ang pag-iyak. Tiningnan ko ulit silang dalawa at marahan na tumango.

"I'm fine. Don't worry. Wait a minute." I got up and went to the comfort room. Slowly my tears flowed, I immediately washed and rinsed. I wiped my face with the towel hanging.

I left the comfort room and I also left the room. Josh and Wendy followed me. I stretched out my arm and yawned. I looked out the window and noticed that it was night. I went to the dinning table, there were food served so I started eating.

Papa, hahanapin kita. Makukumpleto na ang pamilya natin. No'ng nasa Mirfield City pa ako, lagi akong naiinggit sa mga bata na kasing edad ko na kasama, kausap at kahagkan ang Tatay nila. Nagseselos ako kasi never kong naranasan iyon. Kasi ang akala ko, matagal ka ng lumisan sa mundong ito. It's a good thing na nalaman kong buhay ka Papa.

Hindi ko namamalayang tapos na pala ako kumain, inilagay ko sa sink ang mga pinagkainan ko at hinugasan at uminom ako ng tubig. Bumalik na ako sa kwarto ko. Bubuksan ko pa lang ang pinto nang maramdaman kong hinawakan ni Josh ang balikat ko. Nilingon ko naman siya, hindi ako umimik.

"I'll ta-take Wendy to their house. Maybe you want to come along for some air. You know, so you can think. I-I don't want to see you sulking in your room." So maybe he stutters because of the awkwardness of the situation now.

"All right, I'll come." My response was weak and we left the house.

"Won't you wear your Winter Coat? It's too cold tonight, you might even get cold and get sick." He said but I just shook my head.

"Let's go." The three of us have already started walking. I could feel the coolness of the air. I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself because I felt like I was going to cry again.

"Wendy, where do you live?" I break the silence.

"Ah, in Centraland." She replied.

"You and Josh are the same, he also lives in Centraland." I said, she looked at Josh to my left.

"Yup, but our house is far from their house." I just nodded. I have never been to Centraland. We just walked quietly, now there are very few people around.

Medyo madilim na rin ngayon kasi kakaunti na lang ang mga bahay at gusali na bukas ang ilaw. Mabuti na lang talaga at bilog ang buwan kaya may liwanag pa rin ng kaunti sa paligid.

Lumiko kami sa isang daanan, nakakita naman kami ng signboard na may nakasulat na 'Welcome to Centraland'. Naglakad pa kami ng naglakad, medyo napagod ako dahil sa mahigit 15 minutes namin na paglalakad. Huminto kami sa isang bahay na medyo malaki. Nagtungo na sa pinto si Wendy at nilingon kami ni Josh.

"Hmm, thanks for bringing me here at home. See you tomorrow, you two be careful coming home." Wendy smiled first before entering their house. Josh and I looked at each other, his face serious.