I was left completely dumbfounded with the way everything played out.
never in my life did I expect such an outburst from him my older brother he always seems so kind sometimes playful over times cheerful he'd be serious when the time was right I no matter what he'd always hold back his feelings even if he was hurting deep down he would never let others know he would never let it show on his features for that I always thought of him as a cocky arrogant narcissistic maybe even psychotic but I never imagined I would ever get to see him breakdown like that heck there was even tears in his eyes for a Split Second but maybe I'm just imagining things I told myself over and over so that the kids would stop eating me out maybe I shouldn't have brought up to whole dad thing when I got here but how the hell was I supposed to know this wasn't even my life this wasn't even my body this isn't even my family but yet I'm feeling so emotional right now.
No one had a word to say after that outburst; the room went silent completely. The only song that broke the ice on the table was when Big Sister finally removed herself from the seat and bowed her head while raising it back up—the signal that she is excusing herself for work, no doubt. But what about me? What was I supposed to do? Sit here with a woman that I don't even know who's supposed to be my new mom? And after that? First, there's no telling if leaving me alone in a room with Mom doesn't seem such a good idea to me.
Well, as I guessed, the atmosphere was completely suffocating; it felt like I couldn't even breathe. The air around me went still. I could choke on this silence but I don't think I can handle this being an introverted Bookworm Who hates socializing and loves quiet places Overall is one thing, but sitting in front of a person you know nothing of and having to call them "Mom" while trying to strike up a conversation or figure out how to get out of this suffocating pull—this is like antisocial suicide to my already panicking brain.
Luckily I didn't have to wait very long because my new mother lifted her head with tears flowing down her cheeks. She was apologizing profusely while reaching out to take me into her arms, pulling me into a gentle, tight hug.
Maya… Oh, my baby girl…
Mama is so sorry Cute would have had such a normal life and made friends instead of waddling around in rich people's garbage. No one would ever call you weird,, no one would ever make fun of you and no one would ever dare lay a had on you Only I hadn't felt it to his web, but I Understand that I too am just as bad There were things I did that I shouldn't have; there were things I said that I should have said, but for now I can't tell you this stuff. I don't want you to grow up or run away thinking that I had such a big truth from you; you're too young to understand. Eventually, when you get bigger, I will tell you full truth but for now, please don't speak of your father And that's a rule that has been sent by me in this house for a very long time. Your curious little heart must be wondering, "Why would I set such a rule, and how does it protect me and the rest?"
"You see, long ago when I and your father were still together, we made this bond, or a pact rather, but if anything happened to one of us, all we needed to do was just say the other's name, and then they would get a signal to where you are and who you were with."
"But how does that apply to me, Mom?"
"Well, my dear, you see, creating this. And trust me, that took special requirements—the blood from each other—so then this is a kind of bond that cannot be severed, not even with dark magic, and because of that, no matter where I went, he would always find me even after our separation, and when he came, it wasn't with good motives; it was something that he always wanted from me, and it's funny because that's how I used to treat him before. No, it felt like a slap in the face back then, and I regret it. I regret making that pact with him because no, we can't even say the name of your father; if we do, or if anyone here does, he will find us and lock me away and then take you, your brother, and your sister away. Do you understand a little better now?"
"And I don't want that for you or your siblings. You all deserve a life of your own, a path for you yourself to choose from. I didn't want to get in the way of that, so I didn't. I stood by and watched from quite a distance as soon as your older brother and sister turned eighteen, but even before then, they always had each other's back. They never relied too much on the other. No matter how much you see those two bicker with each other, they still hold a special place in their hearts for each other. So now that you know this, please, for the sake of the family, for the sake of me, just please, from now on, don't mention anything about your father until you become old enough. I can't let him take you away from me."
In fact, I understood fully what she meant. It's no wonder why Mom was always upset.... Whenever anyone in the family mentioned Father's name or even talked about him, it made sense now, but what didn't was why the hell he would do something like that to his own family for goodness' sake. Now I really am curious to learn more about him, but I suppose I'll never get that chance. Besides, he could be a really dangerous person...
"Yes, Mom, I get it now, and from here on out there will be no word about him from me whatsoever," is what I said to comfort her because I had my fingers crossed behind my back. I wasn't one for keeping promises like that, especially when it may be tied to someone who might know more about why I'm here or what purpose I serve in a world where sometimes logic and science make no sense, and not only that but also because of that damn dream I had of him. It must've been this person's father. I have to find more information, but definitely not from here.... Mom wouldn't tell me a thing more so as to shield me from the danger, but I was and always will be reckless enough to walk ahead in front of danger for small answers.
"I will do it no matter the cost; I'll protect you, big bro, big sis, and everyone!!!!"
"That's the spirit. Now your big sister is going shopping later; would you like to join her in getting some new clothes? You definitely outgrew this one, you little troublemaker."
She ruffled my hair with a smile on her face; she was still radiant from the morning sun that was starting to come through the window, and the tears she cried gave a little glossy look, which brought out her beautiful long, golden, straight but slightly curled hair."
"Would I???? "
"YES! YES!! YES YES!! A THOUSAND TIMES YES!!!!!"
"I generally loved shopping in my previous world, but there's no telling what kind of stuff and artifacts they have here, so no doubt I was excited to go. I was even jumping up and down with pure glee in my eyes. No way was I going to miss that chance."