Chapter 34

I woke up with a weak shake of my shoulder. I slowly opened my eyes and first saw Luhence's face. He was smilling at me.
"We need to go now Lady blue. Maybe your parents are looking for you. You told me that you need to fix something right?" Luhence
"Thank you," I whispered softly
He frowned, "Thank you for what?"
I just smiled and shook slightly then sat down. I straightened my messy hair first before I got up so we could go down to the treehouse. As before, he helped me get on the horse and then led me.
"We're in a hurry. You fix it first," Luhence ordered
He helped me down and held my hand tightly. I noticed the sneaky stare of the two men in front of me.
"Okay?" Luhence
"Opo prin ---,"
"Let's go,"
He didn't finish the man and quickly pulled me into the car. We were quiet until we got home.
"I'll see you around lady blue,"
"Thanks. I'm really enjoying it. Be careful coming home,"
"I will. You too. I'll be gone in a few days. Take care of yourself lady blue. I don't know when I will comeback,"
I couldn"t speak until he got in the car and drove away. I immediately felt homesick as I stood outside our house. Is he leaving? Will he return to Philippi?
"I'll wait luhence," I whispered
I first let out a deep breath and then went inside our house. I noticed there was no light inside so I knew no one was inside. I turned the doorknob and immediately turned on the lights then wandered around but neither Mama nor papa were there. Weakly I sat down on the sofa while holding on to the sense.
"Where are they?"
I closed my eyes for a moment and re -opened as I noticed an envelope in that neatly placed in the center of the coffee table. I was suddenly nervous when I took it and read it.
Elvy? Our princess. I know you"re confused right now but we want you to be strong. We will be gone for a week because we have to do something. Sorry son. If I told you that but you wouldn't live in that house. We will pick you up. When that day comes. Hope you all understand son. Remember that your mom and I love you very much.
Even if you are not our real child.
Papa
My tears flowed down the paper when I read the last thing written there. This is too much. I was shaken.
"N-no .... That's not true. A-my son. P-papa! Where are you? B-why are you telling me this ?! B-why is this? I can't! N-where are you ! "
I cried and had my hair pulled back. I'm confused. I'm confused. Confused. Why? Why is it like this? Why didn't they tell me just then? Why do they have to leave me here? I'm not used to being alone.
"P-how can I be strong p-yet? If you're not here by my side for me to get strength?"
It was as if my heart was torn apart by the knowledge that the family I came from was not my real parents. I don"t know what to do. Must be felt.
"Why does this have to happen to me?"
***
"We're being impatient here, my majesty! It's been a long long time waiting for them to search for the lost princess of Ihmapuleya! But until now! She's still missing! How long will we have to wait? Prince Dwight and give us an heir! "
"I know! I know! But we owe Ihmapuleya for helping us! Our promise includes marrying the princess and saving them from certain danger in case the lone heiress marries someone else! We promised and we shouldn't break it ! "
"But your majesty were running out of time. Let the prince marry princess christine instead of that princess we don't know is still alive!"
"Shut up! Think before you speak! My son will only marry the princess of Ihmapuleya whether they find her or not!"
Everyone bowed their heads but it was obvious to them that they were dissatisfied with the king's decision. They were just stunned when someone spoke who stopped the king.
"You're getting old our majesty and we need a new king to produce a heir. The fact that were running out of time was enough reason for Prince Dwight to marry another princess. We can't wait any longer your majesty. It's not our problem if we'll break the promise. We gave enough time and this is their deadline. If they didn't find the princess within one week. Prince Dwight will marry ... another princess, "
***
"Vy? What happened?" Lily asked kindly
Instead of answering him, I cried uncontrollably in front of him. I could no longer cope with the mixed emotions I was feeling. I just felt him hug me. Somehow, I was relieved because he was there to help me.
We sat on the sofa then crying as I leaned on his shoulder. He caressed my back as he laid me down. When I stopped crying he just asked.
"What happened? Why are you crying? Where are aunt and uncle? Vy?" Lily
His face was full of concern as he looked at me. I sat up and wiped away my tears but when I spoke. They poured out again.
"I-I don't know what I'm going to do! I can't accept that .... Why did they keep that a secret from me? Why didn't they tell me before and still need it now? And they left me here alone ! Tell me p-how can I be strong? P-how? " I groaned
"A-what? I don't understand. What did they tell you?"
"I just adopted Ly! And after a week. I'm leaving the house to and who knows where they'll take me. Maybe to my real parents? I don't know. I don't want to accept that the parent I was born to isn't This is too much. Too much to handle Ly, "
Her lips parted at what I said. At least he couldn't believe it. I rubbed my face while still crying.
"That explain why you had that blue eyes. Because you're not their child but I still can't believe it. After all these time? They hid you from your real parents? You're right. This is too much! And they even left you all alone "Why? Shouldn't they talk to you face to face and not the ones in the letter that will tell you everything? Something's weird,"
"A-what am I going to do l-ly?"
She released a breathe and held me on both my shoulders. She looks at me with full of determination and said ...
"You are Elvira Ashton aka Vy! You're brave! It's not just obvious. You can handle this. All we can do is to wait for them to comeback. While we wait for them, you should prepare yourself. All your questions to yourself that can't be answered and when they come back. You'll ask them. Enlighten yourself, Vy. For now, fix yourself and you'll come in tomorrow. Force yourself to forget that you're just adopted ----, "
"Ly !!!" "
"I'm sorry as long as you forget everything. Then think about it when they get back. You're not the one who's sulking here. They maybe not your parents in blood but they are in heart and they raised you to be brave, obedient, smart, put the both, have a stand, be respectful and have self -limits. You can handle this Vy! I knew you. I'm your bestfriend slash sister! "
Somehow I was relieved by what he said. I had to move on despite what I found out. Of course, they are not my blood relatives but they are still the people who raised me, nurtured me and taught me how to be brave. I forget now but by the time they come back.
I will make sure I know what I need to know and can answer all the questions in my mind.
Even though I didn't feel well, I still forced myself to get up from the bed and take a shower. I went downstairs and went to the kitchen to prepare myself because mama wasn't there to do what I was used to. Even though mama doesn't always make me move, I still know how to take care of myself. Dad used to tell me that they were not always here to help me, with my life and with my needs as well as with care. I never thought that would happen now and for a serious reason.
I put my cooked fried egg and hotdog on the plate and then put rice on the plate before I sat down on the stool. The house was so quit and it felt odd. I feel even heavier at the idea that mama is not taking care of us and papa is sitting while drinking coffee and holding a newspaper.
When I finished eating. I emptied the plate I had eaten and returned it to its original place then took the bag and went out. It's true that I saw Lily at the gate. I locked the house first before I approached him.
"Is that okay?"
I nodded, "My eyes are puffy but I'm okay. Thanks for the advice," I said with a smile
"Welcome. Ahm ... You?"
I turned to him when he called me. It was as if he was thinking deeply as he looked down the aisle.
"Why?"
"Mom isn't home. I don't want to think about anything but I feel like something's going on in our family is weird. I can't just figure out what," Lily
"You look like you're going crazy now. I used to," I laughed at the comment
"I'm not kidding. I'm really feeling ....,"
"Ly ... We're just imagining that, aren't we? What's the connection between your mom and me being adopted and leaving my dad without saying goodbye and no reason?" I will ask
He couldn't answer and just shook me. We remained quiet until we reached the university we were attending. I immediately said goodbye to him and headed to my room. There aren't many students yet so I'm still in the room. I sat down and picked up the word hunt book that I always answer when I"m bored.
I was in the middle of answering when someone suddenly sat down at the table in front of me. I looked up and my eyes met hers.
"What are you doing here Luke?"
I don't know what I should feel or act after he insulted me the other day. He smiled at me as if he was doing nothing wrong. Making my blood boil but I didn't notice that to him. Even though the word I heard from him was hurtful, I was not like him who was rude and would taunt him. My parents taught me nothing about being rude.
"Is it bad to see my munchkin? I missed you so much. By the way, I'm here to apologize what I'd said that day. I regret it. Please. Forgive me!"
I closed the wordhunt book I was holding and put it back in the bag. I didn't look at him and stood up and walked away as he held my arm,
"Let go of me Luke! The words you left me are enough to keep you away. You're just a mess of me and I won't let someone like you in who we women think is cheap. It's not our fault I don't have any We have money to buy expensive things and make-ups to look good in your eyes. We love what we are and if you can't accept that. I won't stop you from leaving and looking for what you think will suit you! Stop me! " I hate the statement
I tried to pull my arm away from him but he held on tight. His eyes were begging but I didn't move there. Sorry cannot undo the insults I received from him.
"I knew it's a bad of me, insulting you but I was just hurt vy! Please. I'll do anything to prove you I'm worth loving. I know I'm forcing you to things you don't want but I just want you to try something you'd never done before with me, so when you remember it, you'll remember me. I'm sorry that you misunderstood my actions. I'm willing to do anything ... Munchkin, "
"Stop that Luke. Maybe someone will see us!"
He didn't listen and hugged me back. I sighed and could not move immediately due to the shock.
"I don't care about them. I care about you munchkin. I love you my baby and I'll change myself if that means winning you back,"
"I know you. You're the type of person who won't change!"
"I'll change if you let me stay by your side. Will you?"
I didn't answer him instead I removed his hug from me and silently came out but I still heard the last thing he said.
"I'll take that as yes munchkin!"
I lingered outside for ten minutes before I returned to the room again. I was relieved to see that Luke was no longer there and that a few students were busy with what he was doing. I sat down again and opened my wordhunt book and continued answering.
Luke is really weird. He won"t really stop until he gets what he wants. I just wonder. Why me? With the amount of sophisticated women chasing him, why did he even discard me? I no longer feel for Luke. Maybe then, I crushed him but after a while that also disappeared. I have no intention of doing anything to him after what he told me. It's up to her if she will continue her courtship but for me.

I will never let him into my life again. Uli.
The whole day ended quickly and the homecoming arrived. I arranged my belongings before I left the room and then headed out. I'll just wait for Lily there. As I walked, some students looked at me intently. I just ignored it and continued walking.
I walked through the lobby and stopped walking when I saw Cassandra with glaring eyes. I leaned backwards.
Luke ... It's your fault.
"Cassandra ...,"
"I TOLD YOU STAY AWAY FROM HIM RIGHT? I warned you for the last time but your skull is really hard! I show him go inside in the room and it's just the two of you! Tell me! What did you do inside ?! Is that so itchy that you let her have sex with you inside !? "
My lips quivered as she shouted, "I-I'm not that kind of woman Cassandra. I'm avoiding Luke but he's the one approaching me!"
"So what are you playing? That Luke is so mad at you? Girl! You dream so high! A Luke Cervantez will never like a cheap one like you! So don't deny it! You're really flirty!"
I could no longer contain her accusations, "If I flirt, you're desperate! You know Luke doesn't like you but you're forcing yourself on him. I'm a woman with dignity and even Luke is the only man in "World, I won't hit him. If that's what makes you angry. Before I say anything, I'll just remind you. I'm innocent! You? Are you innocent?"
I didn't hold back from yelling at her. That triggered her and grabbed me. He pulled my hair but I didn"t beat him. I scratched him as a reason for him to back away from me.
"How dare you say those words at me! You're just a poor pathetic bitch" he rubbed his bleeding cheek
"Even if I'm poor. That's not enough reason for you to insult me ​​and stop me from fighting you! The day will come when you'll regret buying from poor people. Remember that!" I shout back
He would have answered when Luke came and stood between the two of us. Lily joined me and then quietly pulled me away.
"V-vy ...," Luke
I shot him an evil look, "Thank you Luke. Stop. You. That. Me!"
***
I was so thankful that Luke hadn"t followed me yet so we quietly went home. Lily helped me apply ice and band-aid to the bruise and wound on my forehead.
"We've been friends for a long time. Only now have I heard you say that and fight. You're scary," he joked.
"I'm restraining myself but he's done too much before. Sometimes, we also have to fight to defend ourselves against false accusations. I don't regret it though,"
"You must. That's right. I heard what he told you as well as what you said. While I was watching earlier, I felt like I was watching a teleserye hahaha," he said laughing.
"Did you just watch me?" I narrowed my eyes at him
"I was about to help you when you burst out. Your speech and the line are serious" I'm innocent. You? Are you still innocent? "Kabog! It's all about being like your cat. When you scratched her. The witch got away haha. Thank you and she doesn't have a minion," Lily
I laughed when he said and said the words I left earlier.
So I don"t want to fight