"Good morning, Allian," greeted Mrs. Quinter when I got to the dining area of their house.
"Good morning, Mrs. Quinter," I greeted back. I approached her and held a plate full of pancakes. "I'll help you. I don't want to see you tired," I said again, placing the container on the table.
"Allian, didn't I tell you to call me Aunt?" I just smiled at Aunt and scratched my head.
It isn't very comfortable. I don't know what to do here because I'm not close to them and have just met them.
"Just sit there, Allian. I'll take care of your drink because you have school today." I looked at Tita in shock.
"What?"
"Yes, I decided to enroll you in Daylon's school because you two are the same age, right?" I was about to speak when their youngest son, Demetri, suddenly said.
"Why are you going to enroll her, Mom? Maybe she doesn't know the multiplication table." Because of her son's annoyance, she hit him on the shoulder.
"What are you saying? When did I teach you to be rude, ahh? Don't joke about that, Demetri. I might beat you here in no time," Aunt said, but Demitri got annoyed and looked at me. I smiled because Demetri didn't say anything to me. "Be patient with my son, Allian. That's the way it is. It's just that he's not used to having another woman in the house," Aunt added and helped me sit in front of Demetri.
"It's fine, Aunt. I understand." Aunt just smiled at me and went to the kitchen.
I looked at Demetri and bit my lip because he looked at me badly.
"Stupid," he said softly and started eating the pancake.
I, on the other hand, snorted. I don't know why this man is mad at me. I didn't do anything terrible to him.
Because I need to be more intelligent, yes, I admit it. The Lord did not bless me with a brain. But I believe that there is no one stupid on this planet. That's why I don't understand what the boy is saying.
He is only eleven years old, but if he can talk and act like eighteen.
"Morning." Everyone looked when Daylon suddenly appeared in the dining area and sat beside Demetri.
"Brother, can you teach me about my project later? Sir told us we need help," Demetri said happily. Daylon looked at his brother without emotion.
"Aren't you smart? Why can't you do a simple project?" I frowned because of Daylon's answer.
Is this man like this? That's why my hunch is terrible.
Demetri just nodded and ate.
"Stupid." I looked at Daylon and saw him looking at me. I swallowed and pointed at myself.
"Me?" Daylon shook his head as he read the book he always held.
I just held my breath because I was so bored. How can I talk sensibly with these brothers? Then who do they inherit from?
Aunt and Uncle are happy and kind. These two may be adopted. Because their faces are far away from their father's, and their mother's face is very close. Their father may be different.
I just shook my head and followed them to eat.
"Put down your book first, Daylon. We're in front of the dining table," Aunt said, annoyed, and put our drinks down on us. Sit down next to me.
"I'm studying, Mom." Aunt just ignored her son and ate too.
"Eat and eat, Allian. So you don't gain weight."
"She's young enough to take care of, Mom. So don't baby her." Aunt and I both looked at Demetri because he suddenly started talking.
"You're too much, what? Now, what if I babysit Allian? Just eat your food so you can leave."
What family did I join? Am I still in the Philippines? Or I'm on another planet?
Why is this family so different? Shouldn't Aunt be strict with them? He should s***k his children's asses, so they don't behave like that. These men are too spoiled.
"I'm done." Daylon suddenly stood up and went up to his room.
"Get ready, Allian, so you and Daylon can attend school together. I know you need to find out where it is. So you might get lost."
"Is that all right?"
"Yes, Daylon is serious and quiet, but he's kind. Just don't understand what he's saying."
"Are you sure?" Aunt suddenly laughed so loudly that I laughed too, but it was fake. I don't know why she laughed. I just followed her.
"I know my children, Allian. I raised them well. It's just not obvious because they don't show their kindness." I just smiled and went.
"You guys look like idiots. Thank you for the food." Demetri got up and went to his brother's room.
"I'll help you clean up, Aunt." When I got up, I was about to eat the dishes when Aunt suddenly stopped me.
"I'll take care of it, Allian. You might be late for your first class. That's more important. Then don't worry. I do it every day, so it's fine with me."
"No, Aunt. I'll help you even if you don't want to. I'm embarrassed. I already ate, and then you'll do the washing up. Let me help you. It's also for my thanks to you and Uncle because you embraced me." Aunt smiled and held my hand.
"Your parents are happy now because they raised you well." I also smiled at her while taking the plates on the table.
"I'll just hurry up, Aunt. So I won't be late."
"Daylon can fix things quickly. So you might not be able to catch up with him."
"There's no problem, Tita. I'll dress up quickly."
"It's up to you, Allian."
After helping Aunt wash, I got ready to catch up with Daylon.
When I finished showering, I took the towel that was hanging on the side and wrapped it around my body. I also took one for my hair.
"Shems," I said weakly when I remembered I hadn't prepared what I would wear today.
It's my first day. It may be okay if I'm not in uniform. I'll ask Aunt later, so I don't get called to the principal's office.
When I opened the door, Daylon faced me. He looked into my eyes and later moved his eyes down my body.
I can't speak because I don't know what to say. I couldn't even move because I was too embarrassed.
Daylon saw me just in a towel. I'm sure he can see my armpit hair.
"Move." When we looked at each other, that's when I knew how beautiful her eyes were. Even though his eyes show no emotion, it adds to his coolness.
It's not cool. I admit that he was blessed with good looks, but only slightly.
"Stupid." Because of his weak promise, I came to my senses.
Suddenly, my heart beat faster and more robust when he grabbed me by my shoulders. I also saw his face coming closer to mine.
Is this the loss of my first kiss? Will my mouth not be a virgin?
Daylon's face was getting closer and closer, so I closed my eyes.
This is the day I will be kissed on the lips. I didn't expect it. I didn't even know that Daylon would be the one before me.
"I said move, stupid." I opened my eyes and saw Daylon looking at me without emotion.
He pushed me to the side and entered the bathroom. The door was slammed shut at the same time, which surprised me.
What was I thinking earlier? I feel like a fool. I thought he was going to kiss me. Then he suddenly said no.
I'm so ashamed of myself. I hit my head repeatedly.
"I won't be surprised if you don't have a boyfriend. You look like a fool right now. You're foolish. You're stupid. You're not smart. You're crazy. Good luck in the school you didn't grow up in." I looked at Demetri with a scary look. He just stared at me and entered his brother's room.
The two are brothers. No difference.
I'm going to take care of these two.