Chapter 16: Being different.
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This is really amazing but at the same time, it's horrifying. I didn't expect that this thing can be true.
Maybe I am really from this world? My hometown?
I'm gifted. I can control air and anything using air. Though I'm not that powerful. I'm still weak and immature.
But I don't see this as a gift. My ability is more like a curse to me. Since I was a child, I didn't know how to control it and often showed it to others accidentally. Of course, the children freaked out, so do I. Some are amazed but they always talked behind my back.
Saying hurtful words that a kid shouldn't speak.
I can't really control it because no one is there to teach me. I remember back then, I almost killed one of my friends. I don't intend to kill her. I just want to scare her a little bit, just to make her leave. But my power became uncontrollable and unstoppable. Thank God, her friend stopped me by putting me to sleep.
She hit my head using a piece of thick brunch. She hit me real hard that I lost my consciousness. I think I was successful though because, since that day, all of them ignored my whole existence. It's sad and lonely. But I like it better than hearing those little gossips about me being a monster.
All of those was just a memory from my past. But it always came back whenever I saw a mirror.
She leaves a scar on my forehead. A deep scar I won't ever forget.
I don't really care about it as a child. But now, as a grown-up woman. It did bother me a lot.
It still haunts me sometimes in my dream.
Now, I'm about to enroll in a school where I can enhance my ability. They'll teach me how to control it.
Was this a blessing in disguise? I hope so.
My stomach interrupted me. It growls wildly.
I look around to find a restaurant or a shop where I can buy food. After a couple of minutes, I found a stall. I think it sells different kinds of sandwiches. It made my stomach growls even more.
I'm very thankful to that woman earlier. She gave me money even though she didn't know me. That's so kind.
“Hello, how much is this one?” I asked the vendor while pointing at the bacon with an egg sandwich.
But he just stared at me, just like the other customers did.
“Hey! Make that beggar leave or else, all of us here will. What if she puts her dirtiness in our food? It's disgusting! Eating while she's here, I might puke.” They are whispering.
Do they think I can't hear them? I'm literally just 1 meter away from them. I'm a beggar, yes. But I'm not deaf.
I thought this kind of people only exist on Earth. I was wrong.
I was about to leave when the vendor handed me a paper bag with food in it.
“Here, it's free. I may not know who you are, but I know it's been hard for you. Just hang in there. Everything will be alright, okay? Be strong.” His eyes are full of kindness. It spoke to me just like how his mouth does.
I was shocked. I don't know how to respond to this kind of situation.
I'm used to be treated the other way if it's not my family or friends.
I grabbed the food and put it on the floor, and give him all the money I have. I picked up my food from the floor and thanked him.
“Thank you, so much. You're the only one who treated me kindly. I also wished for your success, Sir.” I smiled before walking away.
But before I could even walk, he wants to return the money.
I ignored him and ran away. I can't argue with him, I know I won't win.
But why does he look surprised by the money? Does it cost so much? I don't have any idea. But if that's the case, then it's better. He deserves it.
I saw a bench nearby and I immediately sat there.
It was a sandwich with bacon and egg. The one I chose. He puts 3 of it and a bottle of water.
I took a small bite.
It's good. It tastes like ketchup. It's just like a typical sandwich on Earth. The only difference is the sauce. The ketchup here is color blue, not red. It looks weird but it tastes like normal ketchup.
I got excited by it, the bread choked me. Water, I can't breathe!
I immediately opened the bottle and drunk it all at once. I almost die. Again.
What the f is happening with me. Is it clumsiness or my life is just full of unluckiness?
I accidentally glanced at my wristwatch. It's already 12:30! Oh no, there are only 20 minutes left before the enrollment starts!
Why does time flew so fast?
I gathered all my things, which is my food. I'm ready to go.
But then I realized something...
I don't know where to go. I don't know the exact location of that school!
It's his fault for not telling everything. It's annoying
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