Chapter: Chapter 20The afternoon air is crisp and cold, dancing along a tiny girl's bare shoulders as she rolls down the windows. She shivers slightly as the air turns into a rushing wind, slapping at her cheeks.Angered by its sudden force, she rolls up the window quickly, lunging at her beautiful mother for comfort."Now, now, sweet child, calm down," the goddess says, the words melting like butter through her lips.Her hair was a deep ruby red, her eyes as green as a meadow on a bright summer day. Her daughter has the same features, sharing almost no likeness with her dad.However, the girl is blessed with her father's enchanting, hearty laugh and quiet personality.The girl is sniffling in the woman's embrace, reveling in the warmth the lady gives. Now she is not crying because of the ferocious wind, but because of the foreboding laced through the air, the foreboding only she can sense.It brings
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Chapter: Chapter 19His eyes widen at my cheek, stained ruby red with blood, pain, and tears."What happened?" he asks, somehow compelling me to betray the truth."Ms. Lim, uh, slapped me," I finish in a whisper, choked gasps escaping me as a fresh wave of pain enters my body.I can still feel them, the nails as they dug into my cheek. My hand throbs also, but it nothing against this blinding terror, coupled with the agony."If I don't finish cleaning the entire orphanage tomorrow, which I won't, then she will deprive me of food for the next week! And I only have about three or four dollars in my account at school.""That's all?" he asks suspiciously, and I gaze into his emerald eyes without a word.He nods, taking my hand in his, staring at the bruise that was starting to form."I'll help you out of this, Shaba," he determines, swirling his soothing fingers around the purple splotch,
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Chapter: Chapter 18"Oh, he's just like this because he's the youngest and he hasn't developed his Talent yet."Jim tries to wave it off, "He's probably jealous of you because you have everything he doesn't; the best Talent, looks, and position in the pack.""But we don't need jealousy," Kiyaya laments, his voice rough and full of anguish, "We need loyalty.""Now, now Kiyaya," James smiles, patting him on the back slightly."We're a family. It is good for families to have little disagreements every once and a while. It helps us grow closer."Kiyaya looks at them both, his eyes fierce. I gaze at him, drinking in his startling blue hair and enticing eyes, his lips as he forms his next words. It is all—his face, his body, his every movement—perfect.There must be something wrong with me."I wouldn't exactly call this a little disagreement," he murmurs, then whirls to face me.
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Chapter: Chapter 17When we finally reach the garden, four miraculous figures come to meet us, each handsome in their own unique way. Jim stares at me, his gaze of concern."What happened, Kiyaya?" he questions the man beside me, drinking in his face of weariness."A Shifter," he narrows his eyes, "was on our property."The stunning men all rear back in surprise, pure disgust lacing through their features."Here?" James erupts, his voice furious.Akim shakes his head, Lee looking at the perfectly manicured lawn near his feet. I breathe a quick sigh of relief; I hadn't exited the grounds. Now Kiyaya can't get mad at me."Why didn't you just stay in the garden?" he turns to me, his expression of anger, "if I hadn't look out of the window and seen that gigantic tree, you would have died!"Obviously I thought too soon. Kiyaya can get mad at me for anything.My eyes narrow,
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Chapter: Chapter 16This tree is taller than the others by far, stretching to reach the clouds. I am fervently wishing for the werewolves to see it, but they are probably consumed with whatever they are talking about.It sounded important when I tried to earesdrop, though I didn't quite understand their topic.It is Akim's fault, I think feverishly, for casting me out of their meeting room. He probably knew I would find some trouble to involve myself in.But I can't truly blame it on him. It is my fault for taking those first steps towards the dangerous road. It is my fault for not sticking to the beautiful garden.And now, I am going to pay.The tree totters, swaying in that rough wind. My dress presses against me, forced back by the terrible gales. The force of the wind increases, nearly pushing me to the ground as the tree reaches full height and strength.It ripples with energy, the bright red crac
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Chapter: Chapter 15"Now I guess you've met all of us, Shaba," Jim says loudly."This is our pack. We used to call it the 'pack of players', but now that Kiyaya is settled, we can't exactly say that anymore.""No girls?" I question, only to see four faces shaking their heads no."We like to be free of all women," James grinned, "Love 'em and leave 'em, I always say.""You people are terrible," I laugh, instantly feeling at home with these handsome men.After a second, I nearly jump in alarm at the realization that I can barely recognize myself. The old Shaba would have run away by now.The old Shaba would have never fallen for these wily werewolves' tricks. It must be those strange feelings James was talking about.Akim just stares at me, a forbidding expression on his face."She needs to leave for a minute while we have our meeting," he says, his voice rough and completely unlike Kiyaya's."Come on," Jim protests, "She's not doing
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Chapter: Chapter 15The next day Ava's Mom took her to school.Meanwhile, Dave had to leave early for the hospital duty.“Ok Mom, thank you for dropping me!” Ava said."No, problem! Take care Ava!" Her Mom said as she kissed her on her cheek."Bye Mom! Take care too!" Ava said.Then she entered the gate and went to her classroom.As she sat down in the chair, her classmate approached her again."Hi classmate!" As he smiled at her."Hi!" she hesitated."This is your ballpen. Thanks!" he said.“Welcome!” Ava said."By the way, I'm Lee and you?" And he held out his hand."I'm Ava." Ava said as she bowed down."Ava, it's a beautiful name." Lee said while smiling.Then someone called Lee out, so he excused himself."Oh, excused me, see you later!" Lee said.
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Chapter: Chapter 14Dave grabbed Ava’s hands and walked to the car with Dave’s parents.“Look at them, they really matched to each other.” Mom said as they followed after Dave.“Yes, they should be married, so that we could have grandchildren.” Dad said.“Hopefully, Ava’s memory will come back soon. I feel sorry for Dave too, I know he’s having a hard time that Ava can’t remember him.” Mom said.“Let’s try to get them married, if Ava agrees.” Dad suggested.“I wish so.” Mom said.“Mom, Dad!” Dave called them.And they walked over to the car and got in.They went home and have fun eating together.After eating Ava came out and went to the garden. She took flowers at the garden. Dave slowly approached her.“Ava.” Dave whispered.“Oh, why? Do you need anything?” Ava asked.“Can I ask you a favor?” Dave said.
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Chapter: Chapter 13After they received the phone call, Dave’s Mom and Dad urgently went to the hospital. They immediately entered at Ava’s room.“Ava, how are you?” her Mom said.“Are you okay?” her Dad asked.“Who are you? I don’t know you!” Ava asked them with confusion.Dave’s parents looked at each other and wondered…“Ha?” Mommy asked softly and she looked at Dave.“Dave, what happened?” his Mom asked.“Well, she never remembered us again… she forgot everything!” Dave said as he walked out the door.He couldn’t accept that Ava had lost her memory again. His heart is aching. He sat on the floor and lean on the wall and cried.“Ava…” he whispered her name while crying..His parents were left inside the room.“Don’t worry Ava, we will take care of you!” Mom said.“From now on, I’m
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Chapter: Chapter 12Suddenly, Dave stop walking…He feels very nervous; his heart beats fast when he heard Ava’s screaming.It was like slow motion all around.He stopped walking and turned around to Ava.He saw her… she was slowly fell onto the ground and lost consciousness.“Ava…!” he shouted.He immediately ran over to Ava. He was so scared… when Ava was fainted.“Ava! Ava! Wake up!” Dave keep calling Ava with trembling voice. But no respond and she doesn’t even move.He checked Ava’s wrist. He couldn’t feel her pulse… no breathing…“Ava…!”He immediately gave her CPR while his tears flow.“Ava, hold on!”“No, Ava… don’t leave me!”Dave’s tears spilled and continuous rolling on his face. As he continues to do CPR with Ava.“Please Ava…!”“Please…!” Dave still can’t hold
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Chapter: Chapter 11After that scene, Ava was left hanging in her room. She couldn’t believe what happen earlier. Dave quickly left her room and return to his own room.Until they got to school, they didn’t talk each other. Does it looks like she’s been floating on the air.Kim and Jm notices this when they saw her in the room.“Good morning Ava!”But Ava did not respond, she looks mad while looking outside the window.“Hey, what are you thinking?” Jm is curious.“Nothing.” Ava coldly replied.But Kim and Jm did not believe that it was nothing; seeing Ava’s face expression. “Nothing? I don’t believe you. What is it? Say it!” Kim insisting.“I can’t say it.”But the two girls are really persistent.“Ha? Why can’t you?”“It’s just hard to explain.” Even Ava can’t explain herself.Finally, the
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Chapter: Chapter 10Later on, Kim and Jm, say goodbye to Alex too when they finished their food and they back to their room.While Alex does not like what happened. He can't accept that Ava has already a boyfriend. He still want to pursue Ava and snatch away from Dave.And Dave bring her to her room and he say good bye."Ok, you can get in. Don't talk again to that guy ok?" Dave ordered Ava."Okey." she nodded.And Dave quickly kiss her on her cheek. She get blushed in that sudden kiss, she bowed her head and she get inside quickly.Kim and Jm followed her in her seat."Hey, you know I think Dave get jealous with Alex." Jm said."Ofcourse, he need to be nervous. Alex is a good-looking guy too. He also a good match for Ava. Right Ava?" Kim said and tapped her shoulder as she wink."Stop it! I don't think about that. He's just a friend
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Chapter: Chapter 10Kinabukasan, habang nagsusuklay ay naisip ni Ada."Buti na lang, mababait ang parents ni Kent, hindi katulad ng ibang mga mayayaman na matapobre." wika ni Aya sa loob-loob niya.Pagkatapos ay may narinig siyang katok sa may pintuan. Binuksan niya ito at nakita niya ang Mommy ni Kent."Goodmorning Iha!" at nagbeso ito sa kanya at dumiretso na ito sa loob."Here, meron pa akong pasalubong sayo! Dito mo na ilagay mga gamit mo sa school! " wika nito at iniabot sa kanya ang LV na bag."Thank you po!" matipid na wika ni Ada."Mamaya, susunduin na lang kita sa school mo, para magshopping tayo. Ok?" wika nito."Ok po." wika ni Ada, at tinulungan na siyang ilipat ang mga gamit niya sa bago niyang bag."Marami pong salamat Tita-Mmo..." nagaalangang wika ni Ada."Mommy! Just call me Mommy ok?" wika nito habang hawak-hawak ang mga kamay nya."M-Mommy, thank you po!" wika ni Ada."Welcome Iha!" wika nito at pagkatapos ay bumaba na
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Chapter: Chapter 9Kinabukasan ay hindi sila nagpansinan ni Kent, hanggang sa makarating sa School ay tahimik lang sila. Nauna ulit bumaba si Ada sa kotse, pagkatapos ay naglakad na siya.Habang malungkot na naglalakad papuntang room, ay biglang may humila sa kanya papunta sa gilid ng pader - si Kent."Mamayang uwian, sabay tayo ah! Wag kang tatakas!" dinuro siya ni Kent habang binabanggit ang mga salitang iyon.Napatango na lamang si Ada, pagkatapos ay lumakad na ito papunta sa classroom, siya naman ay naiwang nakayuko. Napabuntong hininga na lamang si Ada. Naisip niyang, hindi na siya makakapasok sa Coffee Shop.Kaya nung breaktime nila ay tinawagan niya ang Boss niya na hindi na siya makakapasok pa. Nagbigay na lamang siya ng ibang dahilan dito."Hello! Sir, goodmorning po, pasensya na po, baka hindi na po ako makakapasok dyan kasi kailangan ko pong mag-alaga sa Lolo ko na may sakit." wika ni Ada."Ah, ganun ba? Sayang naman. Sige, ip
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Chapter: Chapter 8Pagkatapos ng uwian ay nagtext sa kanya si Kent. Kinuha ni Ada ang cellphone sa loob ng bag at binasa ito."Hihintayin kita sa kanto na binabaan mo kaninang umaga." text ni Kent sa kanya."Ah, hwag na, may pupuntahan pa kasi ako eh." reply ni Ada."Okey." reply ni Kent.Pagkatapos ay nauna nang umuwi si Kent, samantalang si Ada naman ay dumiretso sa pinapasukan niyang Coffee Shop.Pagdating niya doon ay kaagad siyang nakita ng kanyang manager, at tinanong siya nito kung bakit siya absent ng ilang araw."Oh, himala may gana ka pang pumasok!" wika ng Manager niya."Pasensya na po Sir, nagkasakit po kasi ako eh, kaya po hindi ako nakapasok." pagsisinungaling ni Ada."Ganun ba? Oh sige na, magtrabaho ka na nga!" wala namang nagawa ito sa pagdadahilan niya."Ok po, thank you po Sir." wika ni Ada at nagtrabaho na siya.Samantala, sa mansyon naman ay naghihintay silanDon Manuel kay Ada na dumating. Nagtaka sila dahil ma
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Chapter: Chapter 7Kinagabihan habang naghihilamos ng mukha si Ada, narinig nyang may pumasok sa kwarto niya. Paglabas niya ay nakita niyang nakahiga si Kent sa kama. Nagtaka naman siya kung bakit nandun si Kent."Teka! Anong ginagawa mo dito?" maang na tanong ni Ada."Ehdi, matutulog." sagot naman ni Kent."Eh, bakit hindi ka dun sa kwarto mo matulog?" wika ni Ada."Hay..." umupo si Kent sa kama at tiningnan si Ada."Teka, dito rin ba ang kwarto mo?" wika ni Ada at tumango si Kent at nahiga ulit."Sandali lang, bakit dito? Ang dami-dami nyo namang kwarto ah!" wika ni Ada.Pero hindi siya pinansin ni Kent, nagpatuloy ito sa pagtulog."H-hoyy, hhoy." habang tinatapik niya sa balikat si Kent, pero nagtulog-tulogan lang ito.Sa inis ni Kent, hinila niya si Ada at napasubsob ito sa ibabaw niya."Kapag 'di ka tumigil, I will kiss you!" pagbabanta ni Kent kay Ada, agad namang tumayo si Ada.Pagkatapos ay dahan-dahan siyang naupo sa kabi
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Chapter: Chapter 6Maagang nagising si Ada, para mag-ayos ng mga gamit. Sinabi na din niya sa kanyang parents ang nangyare, na pinapalipat na siya ni Don Manuel sa malaking bahay nito. Tuwang-tuwa ang mga ito sa kanyang balita, pero siya ay malungkot, dahil alam niyang magbabago ang kanyang simpleng buhay kapag lumipat na siya sa Mansyon.Nagring ang cellphone nya, tiningnan niya ito pero hindi nakasave sa phonebook nya kung sino."Hello!" sagot ni Ada."Ready ka na ba?" wika ni Kent.Nabosesan naman ito ni Ada."Oo, wait lang." pagkababa niya ng phone ay may kumatok sa pinto.Pagkabukas niya ay si Kent ang nakita niya."Oh, andito ka na pala, tumawag-tawag ka pa!" wika ni Ada."Syempre, chinecheck ko lang kung gising ka na." wika ni Kent at sabay upo sa may kama ni Ada."Eh, ano pang inuupo-upo mo dyan? Tara na!" wika ni Ada."Ok!" agad namang tumayo si Kent at tinulungang magbuhat ng gamit si Ada.Pagkarating nila sa mansyon ay agad s
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Chapter: Chapter 5Maya-maya pa ay dumating na ang Don, naka wheelchair ito at tulak-tulak ng isang Nurse na lalake. Malaki ang ngiti nito sa kanya habang papalapit ito, siya naman ay tumayo at magalang na bumati."Magandang umaga po! Ako po si Ada, kinagagalak ko po kayong makilala Don Manuel!" pagbati ni Ada."Masaya ako at nakapunta ka Iha. Sa wakas at nagkita din tayo! Sige, Iha maupo ka na habang hinihintay natin ang aking apo na bumaba. Tska pala, wag mo na akong tawaging Don, Lolo na ang itawag mo sa akin, dahil apo na rin kita!" wika ni Don Manuel."Sige po." sumang ayon na lang si Ada."Kamusta na pala ang Papa at Mama mo?" tanong ni Don Manuel."Ok naman po sila, nasa kabilang City po sila ngayon nakatira, at ako po ay... " hindi na naituloy ni Ada ang sasabihin, dahil nakikita na niyang bumababa ang apo ni Don Manuel.Kinabahan siya ng makita ito. Mataas na lalaki, maputi, matangos ang ilong, gwapo at maganda magdala ng damit. Naka long s
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