Episode 7
698 Words
"Welcome home"Danon sighs as he leads me into the familiar building
"Thank you for everything you've done for me"I say
"It's okay.I'm happy I'm doing this"Elda smiles
"Can I call you mom?'' I ask nervously and she beams
"I'd love that you do.I lost my son in an accident some years ago.I'd be happy to hear someone call me mom again'' She smiles
"Sis,I'll be on my way now.I have things to catch up with you know"He winks and Miss Elda..sorry,mom give him a knowing look.
My new mom shows me around and for the first time,I think I'll like a place other than my first home.It's not as huge as where we used to live but,I love it.
"Louella,tell me about yourself?"She asks as I take a sip of the fresh juice and I almost choke.
"Myself?" She really wouldn't like to know.Taking a look at her,she gestures me to talk so I do
"I'm the last born of my parents,Bryan Hilton and Clara Hilton.My sister,Angel was fifteen before she died and I'm thirteen.I wish to become a fashion designer or a beautician one day,I'm yet to decide.''I pause
"Okay,I like that.What about your birthday,what do you like the most?Allergies..tell me everything"
"My birthday is on 1st July.I love Chinese food a lot.I love red. I have citrus allergy"
"What do you hate the most?"She asks.I think of James Long and my answer is simple
"Betrayal."She nods and smiles.
''I want you to know that I'll be there for you always so you can always talk to me whenever you want"
''I'll enroll you in the best school here.I know it'll be difficult to make friends but it'll be nice to know that you'll try"
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"Clodovea,honey,go back to your room now"Mom says.
"You've made the right choice Bryan,goodbye!"
"Dad!"I scream my lungs out
"Goodbye Clara!" James frowns before pulling the trigger.
"No!" I sob
"Yes,Clodovea!"He laughs bitterly
''N-No" I hear Angel Whisper
''Mom!"Angel and I sob
"Hey girls No need to cry okay?They are gone.I'm generous enough to allow you join them in their miserable graves"That stupid smirk takes over his face again as points the gun at Angel.
"No!"
"Mom!Dad!"
I feel a soft touch on my body.It was just a dream.My eyes flutter open,my heart is racing and my whole body is damp with sweat.I jump into her arms as I sob.
"It's okay honey.Everything is going to be fine"She whispers
"I hate them.They took everything away.I felt like I was dying too.it's meaningless to be alive while everyone is gone"
"i'm here for you Louella.Don't say that"
After what seems like hours I stop crying.
"Mom,I want a revenge.I'll take revenge from them"I whisper.I mean every single word.
"What?"
"I want them dead too"My eyes meet hers and she seems worried.
"Louella,you're only thirteen,you shouldn't be talking like this"
"Mom,they didn't think about that before they killed my family!"I yell
''I understand honey.Those people will surely be punished and I'll do everything it takes to help you get justice okay?I just want you to be fine."
"Thank you so much mom"I hug her.
"just promise me that you'll not make that your reason to live.I want you to become that Beautician or Fashion Designer you want to be.Please don't live your whole life trying to get justice.I know and I've heard about a lot of people who lived their entire lives trying to get justice even with nothing.That desire sent them to their graves.I don't want you to end up like them."She's right,I know she is.
''Louella,this is the only thing I want from you,can you promise me this?" Her piercing eyes never live mine.Her stare is enough to make me nod
"i promise you mom"
''Thank you"She hugs me again and I nod
"Now,go back to sleep okay?"She smiles
"Could you please stay here till I sleep?Whenever I have these nightmares,I can't sleep again"I plead
"I understand Louella.I'll stay with you."
"Can I tell you something mom?"I ask and she nods slowly "I love you so much"
"I love you too Louella"A smile spreads across her face. My eyes begin to feel heavy and sleep finally finds me.
Ten years later...
- Writer
