Author's Note:

Hope you like the edited version. Enjoy!

-Zai

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Chapter 1: Attached to this Brat

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RED

Fuck! I was stupid to be fooled by those angels. Humanda ang mga lintik na 'yon sa 'kin! Kapag nakalabas ako sa katawan na ito... I will cut their bloody wings and bring them to fell with me.

Kapag...

No, I need to think positive. On the dark side, mararanasan kong maging tao. Isn't that fucking beautiful?!!

I wish those fucking angels here my sarcasm.

"Riella! Time for your breakfast." Sabi ng kanyang ina and happily carried me into her arms.

I hate this. I hate it when they're happy. It just fucking irritates the shit out of me! I need to get the hell out of here before I loose my freaking mind!

Ibinababa naman nya ang strap ng damit at ang ng bra nya. Bumungad naman sa akin ang mga malulusog nitong dibdib. Nagsimula ng dumedede ang katawang ito sa kanya.

Napangisi naman ako ng nakakaloko. On the second thought, siguro mananatili muna ako sa katawang ito ng panandalian.

***** 5 Years Later *****

Makakalabas pa ba ako sa katawang ito? Ilang beses na ba akong nabigo na lumabas dito? May pag-asa pa nga ba?

Damn it.

Limang taong gulang na ang batang ito at may mga bagay akong nadiskubre habang lumalaki sya.

Una, nasasaktan ako kapag nasasaktan sya. How the hell is this possible?!

Pangalawa, nakokontrol ko ang katawang ito tuwing nagagalit sya. I first discover it ng mag-away sila ng mga kalaro nya.

"Hindi ka naman marunong maglaro eh! Huwag ka na ngang sumali!"

"M-Marunong kaya akong maglaro!"

"Weh? Sige nga. Ano ngang gagawin mo kapag ikaw ang taya?"

"A-Ano... Edi hahabulin ko kayo!" Napatahimik naman ang mga kalaro nya sa sinabi nya.

"HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!"

"Hindi ka nga marunong maglaro ng tagu-taguan."

"Pft!"

Nagsimula namang mangilid ang mga luha sa mata nya. "I-Isusumbong ko k-kayo sa Daddy ko!" Naiiyak na sambit nito. Mas lalo namang natawa ang mga uma-away sa kanya.

And they chanted and teased altogether, "Daddy's Girl!"

Ikinuyom naman nya ang mga palad nya at sinugod silang bigla.

And that's when I felt a something strange. It's like her anger is giving me the strength to control her. It's like she and I are becoming one.

I smirked at them and punched the one who's in front. Lumipad naman ang katawan nya sa kabilang bahagi ng playground. Nagulat naman sila. They started to scream and cry and do what frightened little brats do.

They piss themselves.

I laughed out loud when I remembered those days. That's when I realized that demonic strength together with human strength is so awesome.

"Manly voice, why are you laughing?"

The third discovery that I learned is she can here my voice in her head. And I can hear her outer thoughts. Because of that, I never get bored in this brat.

"Ang panget mo kasi and it wanna makes me laugh all night."

"Hmph. Meanie!"

*****2 Years Later*****

"But I'm telling the truth Dad! There's a voice inside my head! And I'm powerful that I can send my enemies flying in one kick!"

"Riella, I'm quite busy today. Let's just talk some other time."

"B-But...."

That sad part when I was with her is that nobody wanted her to be her friend. Nobody believed her including her father. Well, it's kinda expected. I mean, voices in her head? Super strength? Sinong tanga ang maniniwala sa kanya?

"Shhh.... Don't cry, Riella."

"Bakit kasi ayaw nilang maniwala sa'kin? And I'm not crying!" Sabi nya sabay pahid ng luha sa mata nya.

There are things that I observed to her. She hates vegetables, she's addicted to different kinds of drinks, she loves ice cream and she hates crying.

Napahikab naman sya at humiga sa kama. "Can you tell me another story?" She asked while playing with her fingers.

Who would say no to this cute brat?

"Of course. The story is about a murderer who kills little children when they try to tell their father about hearing voices and--"

"I'm not a kid anymore! And why don't you want me to tell Daddy about you?"

"Because they'll think your crazy! They'll think your a little psychopath!" Its true. Natatandaan ko pa ng sabihin ni Riella sa mga kasambahay nila na nakakarinig sya ng mga boses. Simula noon ay lumayo na sila kay Riella.

"But... But!--"

"No buts! Just promised me to keep it a secret. And don't bother your dad about it to. Just tell him you're just kidding."

She crossed her arms then pouted, "Fine! I promised."

That's when I realized I was getting attached to her that I never wanted to leave her and wished to stay with her.

Even the day she'll die.

*****8 Years Later*****

She's not a little girl anymore, and she's not alone too. She got a bunch of nerd friends. But her life has never been easy.

I'm always the one that would comfort her every time she get bullied by her stepmother and half-sister. I'm always the one that would make her frown turn upside down every time her schoolmates will hurt and bully her. I'm only the one that would help her if she's having a hard time.

Her high school life sucks. She doesn't deserve any of this. I wanted to help her but she refused my help every time I offer it to her. But I understand why.

Its because she a kind-hearted person, and nobody could change that. But I was wrong, she totally change since an accident occurred. And the saddest part is it's.....

It's when her dearest friend died.

RIELLA

Nasa kwarto lamang ako ng maka uwi kami galing sa kanyang puntod. Binagsak ko ang ulo ko sa aking kama at kinuha ko bigla ang cellphone ko. Tinignang kong mabuti ang pangalan na nasa screen ng cellphone ko, Damion.

I'm definitely sure na pangalan ito ng lalaki. But I'm not sure kung anong ibig sabihin ng tinext nya sa akin.

Napabuntong-hininga ako. This is so frustrating! Ano bang gulo ang pinasok ko? But somehow my mind is forcing me to think so I think. He called me on Kate's grave. He texted a few hours ago. So maybe, he knew me?

And he was there noong naghihinagpis kami. But the question is why? Can he just tell me another lie? Because the puzzles in my mind make me wanna die. I'm starting to get mad here!

Tila ba kumilos ang sarili kong katawan without knowing it kaya naman I started to panicked. But then I heard the manly voice in my head.

"Don't be so slow Riella, you know what to do."

Somehow, I relaxed first. But tama sya. I know what to do, I need to investigate. This manly voice in my head was right.

Nagulat  naman ako ng marinig ko syang tumawa.

"And please stop calling me 'manly voice', just call me Red." He said.

I giggled dahil sa sinabi nya. But why Red? But then my question was answered right away which sends shiver down my spine as I received some goosebumps.

"Because red is the color of blood, any questions?" He answered. I quickly shook my head in reply.

Tila nakuha ko na muli ang control ko sa aking katawan at may permisyo ko na silang iginalaw. Pumunta ako sa aking study table.

Itinatak ko muna sa aking isipan ang pangalan na iyon bago ko buksan ang aking laptop at WiFi. Binuksan ko ang aking Facebook account at tinignan ko muna notification bago ko i-type ang pangalan na iyon, Damion.

Well, maraming lumabas na pangalan sa Facebook kaya naman inumpisahan ko sa pinaka una,pangalawa,tatlo at hanggang sa mawalan na ako ng pag-asa. Magla log out na sana ako ng may nahagip ang mga mata ko.

Damion Alexander Gimellion.

Pinindot ko naman ito nakita ko naman ang kanyang profile pero nadismaya ako dahil ang profile nya ay isang saging. Wtf?! Napa buntong hininga na lang ako. Narinig ko naman sa aking isipan na tumatawa si  manly vo-- este, Red. Napatawa ako ng kaunti tsaka na tuluyang nag log out. Hihiga na sana ako sa aking kama ng makarinig ako ng katok mula sa pinto.

I sighed and lazily opened the door. Ngumiti naman ako ng mabatid kong si Daddy pala ang kumatok. He returned my smile and patted my shoulder sadly.

"I hoped na okay ka na Riella..." He started.

Yumuko na lamang ako.

"But people live and die, so we can't do anything about it." I felt thousand of knives stabbing my heart. I know right? It was my damn fault.

"But Kate is in a better place now, Riella. And I know that she'll be upset if she finds out that you're starving yourself." Yeah... My dad was right. She'll totally lecture me about not wasting food when she finds out the I'm not eating right. I missed those days.

I just nodded my head. I told him I'll be there in a minute then I closed the door. Pumunta na ko sa aking closet para maghanap ng damit na masusuot. I shook my head to help me forget the bad memories.

Finally, I just wore my plain white T-shirt and  black short shorts, I wore my black shoes and exited my room. Tinali ko ang aking buhok into a bun habang naglalakad. A few strands of my hair escaped my pony but I let them be.

Bumaba na ako ng hagdanan at pumunta sa dining room. I smiled sweetly to my dad ng makita ko sya. Syempre, ngumiti naman ako ng peke ng makita ko ang dalawang bruha, they just did the same.

My eyes feast the foods in the table. Yummy! But what's the ocassion?

Nang umupo na sila at umupo na rin ako. Nasa gitna si Daddy habang magkasama naman ang dalawang bruha sa kanan at mag-isa naman ako sa kaliwa. Nagtaka naman ako dahil may bakanteng upuan sa tabi ko kaya naman tinanong ko si Daddy.

"Uhmm... Dad?" Nag-aalinlangan kong tanong. Napatigil sya sa pagkalikot sa cellphone nya at tumingin sa akin.

"Why princess?" Tanong nya.

"Bakit may bakanteng upuan?" I asked questionally.

Lumaki naman ang mata nya at napasapo sa noo. Huh?

"Oh! I forget to tell you that we have a guest" What? may bisita kami?! Oh crap! Dapat pala at nagbihis ako ng pormal, nakakahiya naman.

"But who?" Sasagot na sana sya ng biglang bumukas ang pinto ng dinning room. Napunta ang atensyon namin sa lalaking pumasok rito.

Sinuklay nya ang buhok nya gamit ang mga daliri habang naglalakad sa kinaroroonan namin. Tsaka ko lang nabatid na lahat pala sila ay pormal ang pananamit. Binalot naman ako ng  hiya sa oras na iyon.

He looks damn hot and handsome wearing that perfect suit!

Wait, what?

Tumingin naman sya sa kinaroroonan ko at umupo sa bakanteng pwesto na nasa tabi ko. My dad chuckled and clears his throat.

"As I was saying, sya ang ating bisita" At tinuro nya and lalaking nasa tabi ko. I just nodded and drank my water. Damn it's so hot here! Tumingin naman si dad sa lalaking nasa tabi ko at ngumiti,

"Welcome to my home,Damion."

Nabilaukan naman ako sa tubig na iniinom ko. Nagulat naman sila sa nangyari, manghihingi sana ako ng tubig ng maalala kong tubig nga pala ang iniinom ko kaya naman ininom ko na lang ito hanggang sa maubos ito.

"Stupid" I heard him said but I just ignore him. They just laugh while my dad looked at me worriedly with a bit of smile painted on his face.

"Riella, okay ka lang ba?" He asked. I don't know kung nag ha hullucinate lang ba ano or Hindi pero nakita ko sa peripheral vision ko na ngumisi ang aming bisita.

Damion.

"Uhmm.. Yes dad" I lied. He just nodded at bumalik na ang atensyon sa lalaking nasa tabi ko.

"So Damion, this is my wife and daughters.. I bet na kilala mo na ang dalawa, so let me formally introduce to you my lovely daughter, Riella." Sabi ni Daddy.

"And Riella,that boy beside you is Damion Alexander Gimellion" Wait, the banana boy? yung nakitang kong profile sa fb?

Bumalik ako sa kasalukuyan ng marinig kong nagsalita ang lalaking nasa tabi ko.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Riella." And he offered his hand for a shake. Masyado syang pormal but what can I do? A smile formed in my lips as I shook his hands but I felt something strange, electricity flows in my hand. Is it--

Napabitaw naman ako sa kamay nya when I heard him chuckled dahil hinawakan ko ang kamay nya ng matagal. Thank God because nobody seemed to notice. We started to eat and talked about business stuff. The dinner went well as we finished our plates. They talked more about business until he decided to leave.

Nang mawala na sya at aakyat na sana ako papunta sa akin kwarto nang marinig ko ang boses ng dad ko.

"Damion? What are you still doing here?" Napaharap naman ako sa kanila. Teka, bakit pa sya nadito?

"It's raining hard outside at baha na kaya imposibleng maka-uwi pa kami ng kotse ko ng ligtas." Napa 'oh' na lang si Daddy.

Oh, he's right.. Sobrang lakas nga nang ulan. Kaya pala parang biglang lumamig.

My dad thinks for a moment then spoke "Well, you can sleep here for tonight but..." He trailed off

"Is it okay for you kung sa kwarto ka ni Riella matutulog?" What?!

"Dad!" Finally I spoke up.

"Well unfortunately, walang heater ang guest room or comforter. He can't sleep to our room, he can't sleep to your sister's room so......?" He asked waiting for my approval.

I sighed, I was about to say 'no' when I heard Red say "let him to find the answers."

And that cause me to say yes. Nagpa-alam na kami na matutulog kaya naman umakyat na kami papunta sa kwarto ko. Tahimik lang kami habang naglalakad sa pasilyo. Sh*t sana hindi magulo ang kwarto ko.

Nang makapasok naman ako sa kwarto ko ay napangiti na lang ako ng makita kong malinis ang kwarto ko. Nilibot nya ang kanyang tingin sa kwarto ko. Naglakad naman sya then stops for a moment at tumingin sa akin.

"Meron ka bang damit na maiisuot ko?" tanong nya.

I just eagerly nodded at pumunta na sya sa banyo. Wait paano nya nalaman na banyo iyon? Oh well mukha naman talagang C.R iyon. Pumunta na ako sa closet ko at kinuha ko ang pinaka maluwag kong damit para sa kanya. A white T-shirt and loose shorts.

Tinupi ko ito at inilagay sa gilid ng kama. Narinig ko naman ang buhos ng tubig sa C.R. I guest na naliligo na sya, buti na lang pala at maraming towel sa C.R ko.

Iniwan ko muna ang kwarto ko at bumaba dahil nakaramdam ako ng uhaw. Pagpunta ko sa kusina at nakita ko naman ang anak ng kalahi ni Santanas. Dumiretso na lang ako sa ref. At kumuha ng malamig na tubig. Napatigil naman ako sa ginagawa ko ng bigla syang mag salita.

"Is it too hot in your room? Or sobrang hot ng kasama mo?" She asked while a wide grin plastered on her face. Can I answer both?

Umirap na lang ako at aalis na sana ng bigla nyang hilahin ang braso ko. Ugh! What now?!

"Don't you dare turn your back on me, killer." Nagulat ako sa sinabi nya. Oh wait, I just realized something.

Sya ang may pakana ng nickname na iyon sa aming paaralan. Thousands of memories hit my mind. Hinila ko ang braso ko pabalik but she just tightened her grip which hurts now.

"Punch her....." Sabi ni Red. Nagulat ako cause the next thing I knew, I punched her straight on the face. OMG.

Napasigaw naman sya sa sakit. She glared at me "You'll f*cking pay for this!" She said and left me shocked. How the f*ck did I do that?

"Your strong Riella, but your a coward.." Napa irap na lang ako at umakyat na pabalik sa kwarto ko. Kinalimutan ko na ang nangyari kanina. Maybe dala lang yun ng anderlinerush ko.

Pagpasok ko sa kwarto at nakita ko naman ang aming bisita na nakaupo sa gilid ng aking kama. Well, what should I do? Maybe I'm just gonna asked him what he meant on the text he sent me. But, am I sure that it's him?

I was about to speak when he cut me off. "Yes, I was the one who texted you that you're a mafia." Nagulat naman ako, paano nya nalaman na iyon ang itatanong ko?

Humarap sya sa akin, looking at me intently. Tumayo sya mula sa aking kama at lumakad sa direksyon ko. He never left my eyes while walking. When he got closer he leaned and whispered in my ears,

"Let's start with question number one, Riella."

RED

Tsk, I don't trust this Damion guy. But I shall for Riella's sake. Malaman ko lang na niloloko mo si Riella...

I'll bring you to hell with me, bastard.

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Author's Note:

Hope you like the update!

-Zai