Why am I even trying to see what others can see when I have my own eyes?I should head home now too.I was astounded upon seeing such a scene when I was standing behind the gates.Dad pushed mom out the threw her clothes on her face."This is what you want, right? You want to leave this house, right? Ely? Then leave, bitch! Go to your goddamn lover!" He yelled.Mom pulled her hair and screamed. "It's you, Arnold! It's you who wants me out of your fucking house to let your other family here!"I feel like I just turned deaf upon hearing that. Dad has a family other than us."So, I am right," mom said while nodding her head. "You do have another family. How did I know? Ask me how, Arnold!"Dad was just staring at her madly laughing while crying. "You thought I wouldn't find out because I am an idiot you say. Hahaha! Between the two of us, you are the birdbrain! Going on a business trip for a week alone... wasting money on toys for the charity when you can't even buy your son one is such

He then started laughing like a psychopath while my mom was barely standing a few feet away from us.I can't see the point why they're doing this. I can't see why they love hurting each other. I wonder, does marriage really work? Or is there really such thing called a family.I bowed my head then started laughing while my tears were falling from my eyes. I can feel my dad looking at me in disgust as his grip on my hair tightened. Argh! I feel like I am going to grow bald.I slowly lifted my head. "Is it fun, dad? Does it satisfy you, dad?" I asked.His face crumpled like paper. Anger and disgust were visible in his eyes. He clicked his tongue angrily then knocked my head on the wall."No!""Shut the fuck up!"My vision started to get blurry. I can feel hot sticky liquid rolling down my cheeks other than my tears. I chuckled at the back of my head when I smelled the scent of blood."No! My son."I can see my mom screaming but I was unable to hear anything. She was tapping my cheeks but

I pouted. "I really wonder how the both of you passes every subject." I mumbled under my breath."We're actually wondering how you do that too. You're one of a lazy student as well," She rolled her eyes. "And to answer your question, Clea passes because of me and I pass my subjects because of stock knowledge.""Really? Really?""Yep," She reaplied, emphasizing the sound of the letter P."You're being so arrogant," I said which made her laugh."Am I? It's the fact, though," She winked at me.I was suddenly astounded because of that wink. She looks pretty h... damn it, Quel!"We're going to be college students in the next three months," She uttered. "What course are you planning to take?" She asked."Probably Architecture," I replied."It suits you.""How about you, Jha?"She held her chin and glanced at the ceiling as if the answer is written up there.It took her almost ten seconds before she responded with a little smile."BS Accountancy."It took me a while to get back to my senses

I bit my lower lip when she stepped on my foot to prevent myself from making a sound. It might make her feel bad.I chuckled. "You're still a bad dancer, Athijha." I said with a husky voice. She slapped my back and laughed with me."You're so mean."The song has ended but we're still dancing under the moonlight. Then I started humming random songs. I can feel her smiling against my chest. She pulled away a little then raised her eyebrows. I winked at her which made Athijha smile.Her smile grew wider when I hummed the happy birthday song. She moved away from me."Hoo!" I smirked. "It's almost midnight, I should accompany you to your home, Cinderella." I winked at her.Surprisingly, the ride didn't take too long."Bye, Quel. Thank you for today, really."I sighed. "Stop thanking me. You're always welcome, Athijha. Know I'll always be here for you."Another Monday came and I'm here under shed, waiting for Clea and Athijha."I see you're not with your sister today, huh? Did you guys had

"I don't know how to tell you, Quel," She answered. I don't know if that was the truth or she's making that up. Because my question feels like it was answered half-heartedly. Does she not know how to tell me or does she even want to tell me about Clea's disappearance?"Did you know that the marriage is still on even if she's missing?" She nodded as a response and held her head down. Fuck! I don't want to find out where this talk is heading to but I have to. "And did you know that you'll be the bride?" I asked. My heart couldn't contain the bitterness the second I realize that she does. My heart got broken like a fragile glass.I feel like I was just got betrayed. Like I was stabbed by the person I least expected from my back.She exhaled in an exasperated way. "I know that too, Quel," Her voice wavered.I looked at her with pleading eyes. "Jha, decline our marriage," Damn it! Please say yes, Athijha. Please, don't break me even more.I kneeled in front of her with my head bowed. My li