Chapter 31

Chapter 31: Sleeping beauty

I woke up with a feeling that my eyelids were heavy. My vision was blurred until it became clear and I was surprised at what I saw.

"Mom ... Dad.." My eyes watered and I couldn't help but hug them. "I miss you ... why did you come so late?"

"I'm sorry, Kira ... if only we were here that early and we didn’t put our business first." I cried even more when I heard that Mom was already crying as she hugged me. They let go of me and I could also see the sadness in their eyes.

"Is it too early for you to return here to the Philippines? You said you will come home on 23. I'm sorry I didn't pick you up at the airport." I apologized.

Dad cleared his throat, "We called your number but someone else answered. Sera answered and told us what happened to you at school."

"What's wrong with you here, Kira? They've been bullying you for a long time?" Mom asked.

I averted my eyes and looked around. "Is this our house?" I just asked.

"Yes. Your Dad moved you here when w