CHAPTER 76— To Be Ali's WifeRain's Point of View"RAIN, are you sure you're feeling fine?" There is still a trace of worry on mommy's face as she holds my hands.We are in the living room now and we just came from the hospital. My boyfriend Ali was also there as well as cousins Aliona and Azariah. I was sitting on the sofa while she was in a wheelchair. Daddy was behind her, just listening to mommy and I's conversation.I nodded. "Yes, mom." I looked at dad. "Daddy won't let me go home if he knows I'm not okay.""In that case, you can rest after we eat lunch. I cooked your favorite dish, crabmeat."I smiled. "Wow! Thank you, mommy!" I hugged mommy with great joy. I turned to my cousins. "Come on! The dish is delicious!""Alright, we'll just follow," said Aliona.I smiled and my eyes landed on Azariah. "You too, right?"She nodded. "Yes." She gave me a sweet smile.I stood up and held Ali's arm while my daddy pushed the wheelchair that mom was sitting on. We followed them into the ki
CHAPTER 77—Unexpected VisitorRain's Point of ViewAFTER we ate, we went to the living room to drink tea and coffee. We still happily continued talking. Ali and I sat next to each other on the sofa and so did Azariah and Von. Aliona, on the other hand, said goodbye that she would take a bath for a while because she was starting to itch because she was allergic to crab. She was stubborn so she didn't immediately tell us that she would feel something like that when she ate. She immediately took allergy medicine.Von was in the middle of telling a story when suddenly a guard entered our house and went straight to daddy. I frowned when my father suddenly stood up and went to the door.Ali and I also stood up. "Dad?"I felt Ali leave my side. When I looked back at him, he was talking on the phone and it was only a moment before he turned to face me. "Don't go out. Stay here inside." He was about to leave but I grabbed his hand to stop him."Where are you going? What's going on?" I asked, n
CHAPTER 78—Car CrashedRain's Point of ViewI stood up when I saw that Azariah entered our house with Von. Her eyes are swollen and they are red as well as the nose. The two approached holding hands.My mom opened her arms to welcome my cousin with a hug who immediately started crying."Auntie," she said.My mother kept rubbing her back. I felt pity for my cousin. It seems that she is going through a very difficult time with her own mother."Calm down Azariah. Your mommy is gone. She's gone." My mom even removed the hair blocking Azariah's face. "Maybe you should rest." She turned to Von. "Son, thank you for joining Azariah.""That's okay, mommy. It's my obligation to be there for her when she needs me."My mommy smiled. I felt Ali's hand holding my waist. I looked at him. He gave me a smile and a slight nod."Get some rest, Azariah. We'll talk later," said Daddy. He was fixed when we put our hands in our pockets. He looked at Ali. "Take Rain to her room first. Then you and Von, go to
CHAPTER 79— No One To BlameRain's Point of ViewI KNOCKED three times on the door of the library where my daddy had his office. I heard no response from inside but I went in anyway.I caught my father drinking this expensive wine. His glass is half full."Dad," I called him but he didn't look back. I came and stopped at the opposite table. I know that he might not be in a good mood because of what happened but I would like to talk to him more. I don't want him to blame himself because we are not to blame for what happened to his sister.He turned to me later and placed the glass he was holding on the table. Daddy stood up and hugged me without saying a word. Even though I was surprised, I retaliated.For a while, I could feel the tremors of his body. "I-I didn't expect everything to come to this, Rain. Yes, I prayed to God that my sister would repent and face the law, but I didn't pray for her to disappear."I was stunned. Does that mean Auntie Merceditas is really gone?It took a wh
CHAPTER—She Got Stabbed Rain's Point of ViewWEARING A BLACK crop top and jeans, I went down the stairs. Today is the day when we travel to the villa. I caught up with my parents in the living room as well as cousins Azariah and Aliona who were both dressed in black.I noticed Ali talking on his cell phone while standing at the door. When he looked at me, he immediately ended the call and put the cell phone in his own pocket. He greeted me and extended his right hand.I accepted that then we both approached my parents who had my eyes on me. I felt heavy but I just let it go and ignored it. Perhaps it was because of the knowledge that a relative of ours had died."I didn't know that we would return to Villa Aitana with another wake to go to," mommy said sadly with sadness in her eyes. "This should be the last."I didn't move and I just looked at Azariah who was just looking at me. Sitting next to her on the sofa is her boyfriend Von who will also be with us. She smiled at me."Are the
CHAPTER 81— 50/50Azariah's Point of ViewI CRIED A LOT as we headed to the nearest hospital to take the unconscious Rain. I can't believe that my two eyes saw the incident."Babe, calm down first," Von said, then took me by the hand.I shook my head. "How can I calm down, Von, if I saw that woman pull the knife out of my cousin's body?" I said, trembling. "I don't understand. I don't understand, Von! My mommy is dead but why did that happen to Rain?" My eyes are wet with my own tears. The crying did not stop.Von didn't move. He just let me cry first. He didn't answer my questions either."I don't know what's going on. It's a mess." I pulled out the long hair."Babe, calm down. Things happen for a reason. Now, I want you to calm down first because I'm worried. I can't focus on my driving," said Von to me.I seem to have come to my senses. Although I remained silent in the question, my eyes still did not stop tearing. I feel sorry for Rain. I'm afraid it might be.Rain's look from ear
CHAPTER 82— The Real MastermindAZARIAH'S Point of ViewWE FIND a hotel for Aliona and Von to stay at which is close to the hospital where we took Rain. I don't cry anymore because I feel like I have no more tears to cry. I also feel that my body and mind are very tiredA while ago I was sitting on the edge of the bed while I was just dumbfounded. My mind is flying because of the speed of events.Aliona was on the other side of the bed and was on her cell phone. We both turned to the door when someone knocked on it. It's time to stand up to see who's outside.Von peeked into our room then held up two plastic bags containing only food. "Dinner."Aliona opened the door wide enough for the young man to enter. He went straight to the table where it was then took out the food from the plastic. Von glanced at me as he did so. The concern on the face has not disappeared. When he finished what he was doing, he came in front of me and knelt down. He held my hands.Von looked at me. "Babe, are
CHAPTER 83—TwinsAzariah's Point of ViewMY CHEST is tight as I try to calm myself down. I noticed Von approached us but I didn't pay any more attention to him. I prefer to imprint and put in my mind what I heard from Aliona.I have a hard time believing that. Aliona doesn't look like she can do something like that. I know it, it's nice and I can really count on it but it seems I misidentified it.I turned to my boyfriend Von who handed me bottled mineral water. His face shows a lot of concern for me. I took the drink and sipped it. Somehow the weight I feel is lightened.I let out a sigh. I closed my eyes and felt my own senses. "Does Uncle Elmer know this yet?" I asked.I don't know if I should pray that they don't know or that they do. I'm confused. I want to feel sorry for my cousin but she has to face the sin she committed."Sir Elmer has known something for a long time, but they chose to keep quiet because they want to make sure everything," said Ali, who was standing opposite t