Since young, Dione Amaris has always been fascinated by supernatural creatures; vampires, fairies, werewolves and many more. Her mother always read her stories about them. Until she turn to a fully grown woman, she has collected a lot of books about them and would still read them time to time and she ends reading a book, she can’t help but think if they really do exist. And what if… they really do exist? And one of its kind has been by her side all along? Will it be a start to a something new to her life? Or… it’ll start a havoc in her life?
View MoreDIONE is just silently watching the trees they passed by as music is blasting on her ear through the earphone she’s wearing. She’s with her mother, the one who’s driving the car, and her two younger siblings sitting at the back.
They’re on their way to their new home, well, it’s her mom’s long time boyfriend’s house. The two of them are in talks of marrying each other, and the man can’t wait till then, he decided to let them move in his house. Which is a hassle for Dione. She needs to transfer to a new school, adapt to new environment, socialization, and most of all, it’s far from the city. From what she heard, it’s in the country side where it’s surrounded by forests.
But she didn’t disagree to her mom anyway, since she’s a loner, she doesn’t have friends to bid goodbye in their past home. Well, not a loner like a loser. It’s her classmate’s comments about her because of her resting bitch face, no one dares to make friends to her. But she remembers, there’s one who tried to make friends but later weirded out to her when she starts to talk about supernatural creatures which she’s fascinated at. And that’s where it starts, everyone tagged her as a loner and freak. But she doesn’t care anyway.
Dione was stopped from her stupor when her mother nudges her left leg. She took off her earphones and face her mom.
“What is it, mom?” she asked.
“Say, you like supernatural creatures, right?” her mom said, excited. Dione frowned and nodded at her mom.
“Y-yeah, why?” it’s not a secret that she’s a geek when it comes to them. Well, good thing is, her mom didn’t judge her like her classmates, instead she even buys books for her.
“Baron’s father is a scientist, and he said that his father has a lot of studies about them. And the good part is, he said that he can get some for you to read!” her mom stated, delighted. Dione’s eyes got widened so as her mouth.
“Really?!” Dione replied, pleased. She can’t wait to read those! And to top of it, it’s a studies from a scientist! That means, she can also know if there’s a chance they’re real! Just by thinking of it made Dione smiled like a maniac.
“You look like Pennywise the clown, sis,” a comment from one of Dione’s siblings, Danny. Dione’s eyes immediately darted towards her younger brother and glared at him.
“Shut up, Danny!” Dione snapped. She hissed and just ignore her brother who always annoys her. She doesn’t want to ruin her day with that, she’s looking forward to the studies her mom said. Dione put her earphones back on her ear and lean in the mirror, heaved a sigh and dreamily stares outside.
DIONE woke up with the sound of giggling around her. She opened her eyes and got welcomed by her two younger siblings, Danny and Dia. They’re in front of her, smiling so wide showing their broken teeth. She frowned and look around her, her mom is already gone on her side. And in front of her, she can see a house that features a finished concrete floors, red cedar accents, and plenty of midcentury furnishings. There’s also a small pond beside the path way with small tress with colorful leaves on that side.
She got off the car when her siblings also got off. There’s a truck behind their car which is the one who carries their things from their past house. Three men are carrying the boxes from the truck to the house.
Her eyes diverted to her surroundings, unending tall tress and the sound of birds. It’s summer time, the right time for them to moved out. When it starts snowing, it’ll be a pain to move and she will not appreciate the greeny surroundings.
“Dione!” her sight seeing was disturbed when her mom called her. She face towards the direction of the house, she saw her mom in the balcony.
“Come here!” her mom added.
“Alright, I’ll be there!” Dione replied. She started walking towards the house, made her way to the stairs. And as she was about to open the door, someone from the inside opened it.
A tall man, with broad chest and rugged look, welcomes her. With a simple gray shirt and pants on, it doesn’t changed the fact that he’s good looking.
“Dione! There you are!” behind the handsome man, her mom’s boyfriend, Baron, greeted her.
“Good day, Uncle Baron,” Dione greeted. Baron made his way towards her and gave her a gentle hug.
“So, do you like the house?” Baron asked while putting his left arm on her shoulder. Dione felt a little discomfort but managed to show a smile.
“Y-yes, I like it,” Dione replied. To break the discomfort, she moved away a little and ask, “Who is he, Uncle?” pertaining to the man who welcomes her. Who’s now beside the door.
“Oh, he’s Jax. Working for me,” Baron’s brief answer and pulled her inside the house. Dione just let him, but she took a side glance at the man beside the door. But she caught her breath when she saw him also looking at her while clutching its heart. Dione can’t help but wonder if there’s something wrong. But she can’t ask that anymore, she’s been dragged to the balcony.
“So, Dione, how’s the ambiance? It’s refreshing, right?” her mom asked, smiling. Dione leaned in the balcony railing and feast her eyes to the overview of the pond and trees with colorful leaves beside it.
“Yes, I like it. But, just how far is the houses here to each other?” Dione asked. She just find it creepy, it’s like she’s inside a horror movies or those killing movies on a cabin in the middle of the forest. Yes, she’s an overthinker.
“Oh, don’t worry, Dione. A large part of this forest is my father’s property. So, no one will trespassed here whom I don’t know. I guarantee all of your safety here,” Baron stated.
Dione stared at the sky, which is now turning dark. Night is coming. It took them many hours to get here.
“Oh, is that so. Then alright, thanks,” Dione replied and faced Baron and showed him a smile to show her appreciation.
“No worries, Dione. After all, we’re going to be a family from now on. And as the man in this house, I’m the one who will protect all of you,” Baron added. Dione just nodded and look at the pond again where she can see some koi swimming around in it.
She just hopes the best for her mom. And she can see that she is truly happy on Baron’s arms, so all she can do is support them. Let life flow again like the normal days she always have.
PAGBALIK ni Jax sa cabin ay agad niyang nakita ang ‘di mapakaling ina ni Dione. Kumunot ang noo ni Jax at mas binilisan ang lakad. At nang makalapit na siya doon ay agad siyang tinanong ni Dianne.“Jax! Hindi mo ba nakita si Dione?” tanong nito sa kaniya.“What do you mean, ma’am Dianne? Nawawala si Dione?!” ani ni Jax, hindi napigilang tumaas ang boses. Napayuko ang ginang at napaub-ob sa dalawang kamay. Lumapit si Baron sa kanila at niyakap nito ang nag-aalalang ginang.“Dianne said that, bago mawala si Dione, nagtanong ito sa kaniyang kung nasaan ka. So, we thought that she followed where you are,” ani ni Baron habang pinapakalma si Dianne. Jax fault his self right after that, but that wouldn’t help them find Dione. So, he needs to do something.“Kanina pa po ba siya nawawala?” tanong ni Jax. Itinaas naman ng ginang ang ulo nito at sinagot si Jax.“Lampas is
NASA may gilid si Dione, naka-upo sa isang duyan ikinabit niya sa dalawang puno. Hawak hawak niya ang isang folder na may lamang mga papel sa loob. May nakasulat na, ‘W & V scrap studies’ at sa baba ay ang initials na, ‘C.H’.Hindi niya mapigilang mapangiti na nasa kamay na niya ang matagal na niyang gustong mabasa. Ang scrap studies ni Dr. Conrad patungkol sa dalawa sa mga supernatural creatures na sinusubaybayan ni Dione. Ibinigay ito ni Peter sa kaniya pag punta niya sa cabin para kumuha ng tuwalya.Napahiya pa siya sa lalaki kanina. Dahil bigla nalang kasi itong lumapit sa kaniya habang nasa kalagitnaan siya ng pagsusuot ng kaniyang shorts dahil hindi siya komportable sa bikini.“Manyak! Bakit ka sumisilip!” sigaw ni Dione na rinig sa labas. Kaya napatingin sila Jax na nasa terrace ng cabin.Kumunot naman ang noo ni Peter at nakitaan niya ito ng pagka-inis. Inihagis nito ang dala ni
NASA harap na sila ng cabin ni Dr. Conrad, dito nila iiwan ang mga sasakyan nila. Kailangan na kasi nilang lakarin ang papunta sa ilog. Kaya ngayon bitbit ni Jax ang isang cooler kung saan andoon ang mga inumin at pag kain nila. Habang si Dione naman ay bitbit ang isang hamper basket na siyang pinaglagyan ng iba pang pagkain.“I’m sorry, everyone. I can’t go with you, today. I have some important things to do that I need to test out sooner. But Peter can go with you today,” ani ni Dr. Conrad.“No, I want to—”“No, sumama ka sa kanila, Peter. At least enjoy for a day, lagi ka nalang nakaatabay sa akin,” nakangiting ani ni Dr. Conrad kay Peter. At hindi naman na pumalag pa si Peter.“I guess we’re set to go. Habang umaga pa, kaya galaw, galaw!” sigaw ni Baron, energizing the group.“Yey! Let’s go!” sigaw naman ng dalawang bata.N
SUNDAY morning came, Amaris and Hemmings family are getting ready for their picnic. Dalawang sasakyan ang dala nila, Dione’s mother and her siblings will be riding with Baron. At sa isang sasakyan naman ay si Dione at Jax, at mga gamit nila ay doon din ilalagay sa kanila.“Is everyone ready?” sigaw ni Baron. Nasa labas na sila ng bahay, tapos na nilang ilagay ang mga gamit nila sa sasakyan.“Yey! We’re gonna go swim!” sigaw ni Dia, excited. Napasimangot naman si Dione dahil ayaw niyang maligo, pero dapat niya raw bantayan ang dalawang nakababatang kapatid nito kapag naligo na ang mga ito. Kaya naman wala na siyang magawa.“Alright, let’s go then!”Agad na silang gumalaw at sumakay sa kotse. Nauna ang sasakyan nila Baron habang nakasunod naman sila Dione at Jax. At ngayon lang nakaramdam ng hiya si Dione dahil sa nangyari noong nakaraang araw. Hindi pa nila napag-usapan ang sagotan nila
SATURDAY morning came, Dione’s lips is painted with smile. It was as if she was smiling through her sleep. When she passed by on her younger sibling, Danny, he called her Pennywise again. But she turned deaf to it. Para bang hindi nito napansin o narinig ang pang-aasar ng kapatid.“Good morning, mom!” bati ni Dione sa ina na nagluluto ng agahan nila. Napalingon naman ang ina niya at agad napansin ang malaking ngiti ng anak.“Good morning, my big baby. You seem to be in a good mood? Nanaginip ka ng maganda? Or napanaginipan mo ang crush mo?” asar ng ina ni Dione sa kaniya. Nakangiti lang na tumabi si Dione sa kaniya.“Secret, ako na diyan, ma. Let me cook!” Hinila ni Dione ang kaniyang ina sa gilid at siya na ang nasa harap ng pan.“Aba, aba! At sino iyang crush na iyan? Is it from your class? This is new, it’s my first time hearing from you, admitting that you have one!” ani ng k
DIONE is now on her way to their home. Nasa labas lang ng bintana ang tingin niya dahil na-a-awkward siya sa taong katabi niya na siyang nag-d-drive ng sasakyan. Sa umaga, sumasabay siya sa kaniyan ina papuntang university. Ngunit sa uwian, pinapasabay siya kay Peter.Tanging tunog lang ng sasakyan ang gumagawa ng ingay, kung wala iyon, nakakabinging katahimikan ang papalainlang sa paligid. Dione doesn’t want to make a conversation because she thought that Peter might prefer quiet environment.Tiningnan ni Dione ang oras sa kaniyang phone, dahil dumidilim na ang paligid. Nakita niyang mag-a-ala sais na ng gabi. Hinintay pa ni Dione si Peter sa benches ng school. May tinatapos pa kasing trabaho si Peter sa sariling office ng Student Council members. At nalaman niyang president si Peter sa nasabing organisasyon. That just further shows that he’s an intelligent man.Biglang nag-vibrate ang phone ni Dione na hawak nito. Akala niya ina na
LUNCH time came, Dione is walking with Rylie on their way to the cafeteria. At kanina pa napapansin ni Dione na parang wala sa sarili si Rylie. Parang may iniisip itong malalim o di kaya’y may gustong sabihin.“Rylie? Ayos ka lang ba?” tanong ni Dione sa kaibigan. Ngunit mukhang hindi siya narinig nito, dahil nasa harap pa rin ang tingin nito. Akala ni Dione ay hindi lang talaga siya gustong sagotin ng kaibigan. Ngunit agad niya itong hinila nang muntik na siyang mabangga sa pader nang papaliko na sila sa isang pasilyo.“Hey!” tawag pansin ni Dione. Doon lang parang natauhan si Rylie. Nakakunot ang noo ni Dione habang pinagmamasdan ang kaibigan.“Ayos ka lang ba? Kanina pa kita tinatanong, pero hindi moa ko sinasagot. Is there something wrong?” ani ni Dione. She heard Rylie and sighed before she shook her head and looked at her and smiled.“No, I’m just thinking something. I’m fi
GUSTO nang puntahan ni Dione si Jax sa cabin ni Dr. Conrad. Kasi dalawang araw na itong hindi umuwi sa bahay ni Baron. At sabi nang kaniyang ina, noong nalasing na siya, bigla na lamang daw inatake si Jax ng kaniyang sakit. Kaya naman nang nalaman niya ay grabe ang alala na naramdaman niya.At ngayon, habang nasa loob ng klase si Dione, nakatitig lang siya sa labas ng bintana, nakatulala. And Rylie, who's sitting beside Dione, is trying to get her attention. Dahil tinatawag ito ng prof nila."Ms. Dione Amaris, care to tell us about the key terms that I've just discussed right now?"Napakurap-kurap si Dione nang pagka-harap niya ay tinanong kaagad siya ng prof nila. Tumingin kaagad si Dione sa whiteboard kung may isinulat ba doon ang prof nila. Wala siyang nakita, kaya naman napalunok siya. Bahala na raw si Batman. She decided to cite key terms she remembered to their past lessons.&l
INSIDE Dr. Conrad’s cabin, laboratory“Hold him down, Peter!” Dr. Conrad shouted as he rummages on his desk, looking for his research note.Habang si Peter naman ay nakahawak sa nakataling si Jax na muling nagising ngunit wala sa katinuan. His eyes are all black, his veins are popping on it’s body.“Ahhh!” sigaw ni Jax kasabay ng pagkalampag sa kadenang nakatali sa kaniyang mga kamay at paa. Jax is not his mind, but his feeling the burning sensation inside him. There’s something inside him that wanted to get out and be freed.“There must be something that triggered his wolf. What would it be? We never have him this wild ever since he came here. This is alarming, Grandpa. It looks like his wolf could get on surface any time he’s triggered,” sambit ni Peter. With Jax’s force, it’s a surprise that Peter can hold him down. Just why is that?“Ye
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