Kabanata 31: Cute

Eliyah's POV

"Do you think we are glad seeing you here?! You fucking bitch-"

"Dad! Stop it!" Rex shouted to cut off his father.

Hinihingal ang ama ni Rex habang hindi makapaniwalang nakatingin sa anak. Rex held my hand as he put me on his back, shielding me from his family... and his wife. But I don't think I need his help. I can stand on my own. Kaya kong ipagtanggol ang sarili ko. I can fight... and I can make sure that I'll win.

Ako na mismo ang nagtanggal ng kamay ni Rex sa akin. He turned to me with his forehead creased. I smiled without humor at him before stepping forward. Rex tried holding my hand again but I refused to be held by him.

I smiled at Rex's father... and at Shennun. "I didn't know your relationship would last," sambit ko na nagpagulat sa kanilang dalawa. Shennun's eyes widened and I saw how her hands trembled. Kanina ay nakahawak pa siya sa daddy ni Rex pero ngayon ay para siyang nakakita ng multo. Takot na takot at nanginginig pa.

I smirked.

"What the fuck are