Chapter 3 the family

Chapter 3

We stayed for a few minutes in conversation with the woman who came in. Based on his appearance, he is one of Daniel and Ashley's siblings, because he looks like Ma'am Agatha. This is a beautiful white girl with neck-length hair.

It ran when it saw me and took the blanket to cover me. He looked intently at the three men who were just looking at us before speaking.

"You three! Get out of here! Perverts!" it's all three. Sir Haze looked at her in surprise because of what the woman said. It's funny that Sir Kiero came out dragging Sir Haze. Just behind the two was Sir Khairon who, if he was naked, seemed to be angry at the world. I feel that even its walking is looking at me intently.

The four of us were left in the room. Me, Ashley, Daniel and the girl from earlier.

"Alex right" asked the woman to which I nodded. "I'm Shaila, the oldest child of the girl who helped you." He introduced himself and smiled, which I also smiled back. "By the way let's change your clothes first." he said and took something from the closet that was white that could be worn. "If you want to change your clothes, there are clothes here in the closet, don't wear the ones my snotty brothers gave you because for sure they're just making fun of you, especially these two who are so naughty." I just smiled a little.

They are used to being together as siblings, I hope that happens again with my brother, he seems to be scared of me after what happened the last night I was with them.

I went to bathroom as he said. He said I should change because it looks like I'm not comfortable in what I'm wearing and he was right there. I'm a man so I don't like this outfit and it's too tight.

"Are you done?" it asked from outside bathroom. I came out, which was the answer to his question. It looked up and stood up.

"I think what you were wearing earlier was better." It was a joke that made him laugh. "Just fatten it up a little, it will suit you. You're fat, you just lack in order and food." He smiled in such a way that he also made me smile. She is very smart and beautiful.

Honestly, this is my type of girl. The simple but beautiful, with a sense of humor, kind and close to the family. Looks like I'm going to fold here with Ma'am Shaila.

"Okay. Let's go Alex, I'll show you around the house so you can breathe fresh air and move your body. Ashley, Daniel, come with us." he ordered the two children and they nodded. He held my hand which made me smile.

I saw that Ashley was struggling to get down, so I picked her up, which made Ma'am Shaila smile. He separated his grip from me but he didn't step and just watched my actions with a smile.

Ashely was a burden but I was able to handle it because I was the one who carried rice, bath water, drinking water and other things at home when dad changed.

"What a lovable person, so caring. Husband material huh." said Ma'am Shaila with a smile. I didn't answer and just smiled. I was even shy so I bowed slightly.

He had already walked with Daniel while Ashley and I were late walking because we were still messing around. I can't help but look at Ma'am Shaila how beautiful she is even with her back turned.

While we were going down the stairs, we just continued with Ashley's story. There are times when he asks me what I want, or if I have a brother. During our conversation, I will not lose the squeamishness that is the reason for my depression towards my younger brother.

Two days have passed since I was separated from my family and came here to Baguio.

"Mommy!" shouted the child I was carrying now. He looked at us and gave a smile like the others with him. We're finally downstairs and I think this is the living room they're talking about. There's nothing like that at home because it's just a shack and it's small. They have a large living room that can be seen with fancy items that you can say are social but simple. I was just amazed at the light above it. It is golden in color with a beautiful design like flowers.

"Oh how's my baby Ashley?" Ma'am Agatha asked when we finally reached her. I put Ashley down to run to her mother. He kissed his mother's cheek and happily talked to her.

"I'm okay Mom" ​​answered the child. He looked in my direction and went and pulled them to their seats. I just floated here while still shy.

I'm ashamed to sit in their seat because I don't belong here, I'm just rich.

"Alex, don't be shy with us, okay? We're family here, so until we continue looking for your family, you'll be here first, is it okay with you?" Ma'am Agatha promised that you will see kindness in the tone of her voice. I smiled and answered, "Yes."

"Mom, Brother Alex is so kind. He picked me up mom, because he sees me struggling down the stairs." Ashley said cheerfully and smiling while still muttering. Ma'am Agatha looked at me and smiled at me, I was embarrassed because of that so I just scratched the back of my neck and smiled back.

"Oh is that so? Brother Alex is surely a kind son, so treat him nice okay? Don't play with him, especially you Daniel and the three of you." Ma'am Agatha answered and pointed to the people she was referring to, Sir Khairon, Sir Haze and Sir Kiero.

The two just scratched each other because of that while Sir Khairon was completely emotionless. His gaze landed on me, which is why I looked away because of his sharp gaze.

"And also Mom." before Ashley continued what she had to say, she looked at me. He came and held my hands. "brother Alex has so many bruises on his back Mom, let's treat it please. I saw it earlier while he was changing his clothes when Brother and I were hiding." Ashly said sweetly to her mother. Ma'am Agatha looked at me worried.

"Alex, can you please remove your clothes first? Let me see it." it promised that I did it. I removed my clothes and turned away from his behavior.

"Oh God! Alex, what happened to your back? Why is it like this, tell me did your dad do this too? Oh god, it's swollen." Ma'am Agatha's voice was filled with worry.

I didn't answer.

"The doctor who checks you, already told me about this but I didn't expect it to be this bad. He has already treated it but we need to go to the hospital now so it can be treated and looked at again." He ordered Manang Bibi to prepare the car of Mang Kanor, their driver. Manang followed immediately. Ma'am Agatha looked at me meaningfully, I don't know but she seems to be in tears because of my situation.

"Alex why did you let your dad do that to you? You have a lot of wounds on your back. I know I'm not in the place to speak but this is too harsh and cruel. It went too far Alex, is he even your dad?" he was worried.

I couldn't answer because even I was confused as to why dad was doing that to me, tell me.

"Oh sorry." he apologized without saying a word. "Sorry, I went too far." he added. "But I just want to know why? Why does your father do that to you?" he asked again.

I just didn't answer this question again. I also don't want my father to look bad because of what he did to me, so my back became like that. The truth is that it was my fault that my back became like that, I was reprimanded so when dad told me to stay away from it, I didn't follow it and made myself a barrier to protect my mom and my brother from dad. My mom and my brother just burst into tears when things like that used to happen. They couldn't do anything but touch my cheek and just cry. Mom is weak and while my brother is still young, he is only five years old. I don't want them to be the ones to get hurt, so when the scene at home is like that, I will immediately go in front of them to protect them from papa.

With those memories I can't stop crying. I hold it back but my tears are treacherous, they are constantly flowing from my eyes.

The people around me looked at me and started asking questions while their eyes were full of pity.

"It's okay Alex, I understand you. I know your feelings are heavy. But when you're ready to say it, we'll listen, okay?" said Ma'am Agatha and she suddenly hugged me. "I know you're having a hard time, so for now I will be your mother and I will make you feel how to have a parent to somehow reduce your feelings. Hush. Hold on, it's a waste of time for you to cry Alex just you." There I burst into tears.

"Mom." not in my own way and the people around us teared up even more. Maybe I miss mom that's why I said that.

The brothers and Sir Kiero stood seriously. They were looking at us full of joy and pity except for Sir Khairon who kept staring.

Sir Haze and Ma'am Shaila came to us and seated us while the friends just chatted, Sir Kiero was smiling while looking in our direction while Sir Khairon was serious. The emotions on his face are different, but the anger that is evident in his tense jaws and in his sharp eyes when he stares prevails.

That's how surprised we were when Ashley cried so hard. His Brother Khairon immediately took it and carried it and placed it.

"Stop crying baby Ashley, brother's here." he let his brother stay and wiped his tears. I thought he didn't care about those around him but it seems I was wrong.

It looked at me. His gaze is evil. It's only for a moment but it's like I'm being burned by the extreme heat of his gaze.

What have I done?

"Don't cry na po" said Ashley and the crying got stronger. They laughed because of that because Ashley just started crying because she saw us crying. Sir Khairon nodded and spoke.

"Alright! Let's go upstairs, let's play airplane ride again." Khairo's nanny to his brother and he agreed. The boy's face lit up with so much joy at what his older brother said. For a few moments, my eyes fell on the two of them. My brother and I are like that, we are sweet to each other. I stopped staring when he looked at me. Its gaze is sharp. I just looked away and swallowed. His gaze, shocking, scary.

They both left and went up the stairs. I can't take my eyes off of her. Until now, I still wonder why he is like that to me. His gaze was very sharp compared to others. I feel like I've done something I don't know.

We all stopped when someone spoke. Manang Bibi It's still suffocating. Maybe he even ran to call Manong Kanor, their driver.

"Ma'am, the sasak is ready" what he was going to say was cut off when he saw us in tears. It even stopped and looked around at all of us. It even came closer to Ate Tina and hugged her by the side. "Anyare Tina, Manang?" he asked his fellow maid in a whisper which made Ma'am Agatha laugh softly. I just smiled looking at her. This family is so happy and full of love. This is what I want, a family that you can really consider family.

"Really, it's very gossipy." Sir Kiero's mischievous behavior made us laugh.

"You're a child, you're still mischievous." Manang Bibi replied with a smile. We just laughed because even he was laughing while answering. Add to that his breathing which is the reason for what he has to say.

"Manang, inhale, exhale." Kiero suggested that Manang followed. I just laughed at what Sir Kiero was doing and saying. This man is a philosopher.

The house was filled with laughter and conversation.

They are very happy.

The Montero Family is very happy.

To Be Continued...