55 - Kidding

She immediately smiled sweetly at the young man. He meant it so that Farhistt or Frahisto or whatever name would stop him from using it. He gets more and more consumed with anger every time he sees it. What he apologizes for, is too hard to do especially and he repeatedly has nightmares in that scene. The blood spattered inside the van. The loud gunshot and fear he felt. What he repeatedly dreamed of was his Father Bartolome. Everything still remained fresh. Not everything is easy for him and hopefully, if it loves him ... It will let him heal. This will let him soothe the pain he is feeling.

"Why are you here?" he asked in a whisper.

It was immediately very scratchy on the head. "I would like to invite you to church."

He laughed. They became close friends of the young man. Because maybe they have the same experience. Then he was also kind and naughty to talk to like Tina.

"Oh okay, what time is it?"

"Tomorrow morning, I will pass you."

He just nodded then said goodbye. He waited for it to disappear when his father approached him.

“Is that what you traded for Romeo? The ugly one. ”

“Dad! Your laiter. ”

It just laughed and made a peace sign. “You're not kidding, son. A few months ago oh, I don't notice Farhisto who is always looking at you from afar. Are you really gone? Are you a brick? ”

He chose ‘not to answer his father’s question. He will only be hurt and swallowed up by his fury. It’s even better that they’re like this. Maybe the day will come when not only his Uncle will disappear, maybe his whole family. He would not allow that.

He just went straight to the kitchen. He said goodbye to the old father to drink the water. There was a big obstruction as obstructed in his throat and Odessa felt, he would cry.

They rode Ted's tricycle to church. Her forehead furrowed as she looked back at the man. He noticed that she was deep in thought and that something seemed to be bothering her. He jokingly touched it to the side. He was shocked by what he did.

"I think you've come a long way, ah."

"Ah ... Because—"

"What?"

It took a few breaths and sighed, “Nothing. I thought, this is the first time I will go to church again. I am a sinful person. ” Then it laughed.

He just jokingly stared at it. Ted was kind, that's how he got to know the young man. He went to their place and chose to take a vacation in Barrio Hunasan. Because she was kind and loved to smile, she was kind to him. He did not care what his neighbors heard, that he had two men and that he was devastated. That's really the role of the neighbors sometimes, loud gossip and even worse on CCTV.

"Here we are at church!" He went down first. Ted followed him after paying the driver.

He rolled his eyes. Lots of people come in and they arrive just in time. He immediately grabbed Ted's arm and invited him inside. He was shocked by what the young man had done. It's like diarrhea without knowing it.

At the back they positioned two. He quietly listened to the new Priest from another country and gave sermons and guidance to the people inside the church.

“In the 5th chapter of the gospel as recorded by Saint Matthew, we read these very arresting words flowing from the lips of our Lord and Master: 'Ye have heard that it has been said,' Thou shall love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. 'But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in Heaven. ”

Tears welled up in his eyes as he listened to what the Priest was saying. How to love the enemy? If this is the reason why he suffered so much trauma? How can Frahisto be loved again if this is the reason why he is hurting? Or maybe it will be the reason he loses the one he loves in life. There is really something that at least once, you really love someone but you can't. You’re not for each other and Odessa feels that way.

"Are you okay?"

She quickly wiped away her tears then she turned to Ted and nodded at him. "Of course. I just cried at Father's message. ”

He just smiled and held out his hand. Astonished, he looked at it. What is the man's drama and is he holding it in his hand? He would have withdrew his hand when the young man spoke.

"Will you still think of me as a friend if I betray your trust?"

She flinched at Ted's straightforward question. What does this mean? “Don't say that you are also a Policeman who disguises himself as an ordinary citizen? Oh, Ted! Stop me. We will definitely be included. ”

It never uttered what he said again. Just look at the front where the Priest continues to preach. He was even more confused. It behaves differently now. This wasn’t the Ted he first met. It was noisy and there were many stories but now it was different, he was nervous that he couldn't understand.

Until the end of the first mass, he was still in the seat. He looked around and glanced at her and then sighed.

“Ted, are you okay? Is something wrong with you? ”

It stopped for a moment and faced him. “Goddess, listen. I have something to tell you but not here. ” It pulled him to the back of the church where there weren’t too many people.

He immediately pulled the hand holding it and pushed the man slightly. In case something bad happens to him, he can run right away and cry out for help. He was nervous about his attitude now.

"When we got out of here, there were people inside the van waiting for us. You are what they need. ”

"W-what ?!"

“Yes, you heard me right. Trust ‘me, this time.” It held him tightly in the hand. “Your name is really Goddess but you are not an Elairon. You are my assignment but I can't take you to them. So all we have to do is run away and get away. We don't have time, they have been watching outside the church for a while. ”

It was about to pull him away but he withdrew Ted's hand and staggered away. What is going on here? I don't think it was ruined because it was unlikely to happen. Isn't he an Elairon? Was it a joke? Obviously as ‘not funny.

He shook quickly and looked at the young man badly. "You are also one of them ..." His body began to tremble when he uttered those words.

It took him a long time to answer his question. “I’m sorry ... I just did the job ko. I should have given you to them in the past but since JV and Fortocarrero's people are always there, I can't move. But in the end, I changed my mind, Goddess. I can't give you to them. I'm a bad person but I don't know and when it comes to you, I feel so sinful. Now please, believe me! Only Farhistt Fortocarrero can help you ... He is the only one you can lean on and hide from— ”

“Wait! Do you know that person? ”

He nodded, “I don’t have time to explain. We need to hurry. I have already given an anonymous signal to Mr. Fortocarrero and anytime, he's here to pick you up. Please, just trust him this time. Just last month I found out that you are the real son of Mr. Philco. At first, I hesitated but eventually I confirmed through a DNA test I did that you don’t know. I’m sorry if I told you this now but it’s not all too late. All you need to do, is to trust me. Trust me this time, okay? I can't give you to the enemy. ”

She was shaken by what the young man said. With so many words coming out of his mouth, he didn't understand even one or he just had no plans to understand. She slowly stepped away from the man. It knows Farhistt. All awhile, he thought that Ted was just a simple man and had no misfortune in his life but now, he brought another danger.

Trust? How can he trust it ?! He spent two months with him in the village and became a close friend but it seems that the person who approached him was wrong again. Always!

"Goddess, wait!"

He heard Ted's loud scream but he ran away. Farhistt is right; ‘Don’t just trust anyone.’

He was suddenly hysterical when a strong arm pulled at his hand and leaned to one side. He also immediately covered his mouth so that he could not shout anymore.

“Odessa! It’s me, Frahisto. Calm down, calm down. ”

At the young man's name, he calmed down. But anger also welled up in his heart at the thought that Ted and Farhistt were one. One bowel movement and this now, brought another danger to his life. It's just like this over and over again! He was about to push it away from him but it tightened his grip on him even more.

“Vida Mia, listen to me! Your life is in danger. You have to trust me, okay? I am no longer needed here but you. Now if you want to live and see more family, you need to trust me. Don’t worry, your family is safe. They can't move the family that took you in when you were a baby. ”

He tried to understand what she said but he was even more confused. One side of his brain, wanted to believe but the other side, didn’t. He just realized he was pushing it away but the young man did not move.

“Fortocarrero! Go away. ”

It just turned to Ted speaking and nodded. "Let's go, Odessa."

"Ayuko!"

"You'll die here if you don't come with me."

“I feel better, I will die when you are with me. Can I? Stop me from the wickedness of those two! And you Ted, I trust you but you're one too. Oh wait, is your real name really Ted? ”He laughed heartily. "Let go of me! What?!"