Chapter 31

Weeks passed and the cycle of my life remained the same. I only go to school and home most of the time, but I've become even happier since Soobin came into my life, so I was thankful to Ivan.
Zarius also only went to class once during the week. Is he always like that? Doesn't he have anything to do with his studies? But I always saw him on campus with his friends which means he always entered. Also for a week, he inevitably did a lot of activities and he missed all of them.
But nevertheless, I have nothing to do with him. I am only concerned in his studies.
Its saturday today so I have to go to the pet shop outside our village, for Soobin's check-ups. Ivan mentioned that they did check ups on the animals, and he instructed me to just mention my name.
"Take care hija, okay? Bring Maru with you." Mommy said as I said goodbye to her. She was working in her office when I went to see her. Even though mommy is a workaholic, she did not lack care and love for me.
"Yes mommy. I love you." Then I leaned on her only to kiss her cheeks.
"I love you too." He replied that's why I was happy to go out of his office so I could take Soobin to the room.
"Come out now, baby we're going to pet shop." My voice was small as I took him out of his cage. He immediately barked and waved his tail which made me even happier.
Oh my Gosh! She's so cute!
I picked him up and hugged him. I was giggling and pinching her cute little cheeks.
I am wearing an off shoulder and white shorts with a pair of strap sandals. I also tied my slightly curly hair a bit high, I just ignored the other hair runners. I only wear a tint in my lips and that's all, I am natural in my own way. A glance at the mirror first I went down. I saw older brother Maru waiting at the chin. When he saw me he just waited for me to get down and told me to go out first. He even opened the door for me.
"Thank you." He just nodded and rode on.
The trip only took a few minutes because it was just outside the village, Mommy really wanted to take me so I didn't complain. When I saw Ivan's alleged pet shop, I told my older brother Maru to stop the car, I was still playing games with Soobin when I got out of the car.
When I entered the pet shop, I couldn't even look around when someone greeted me in a lab gown and wearing a stethoscope around his neck.
"Hi, what can I do for you miss?" He asked, I think he looks like he's in his mid twenties. Not bad and she looks just right. He came over and looked at my dog.
"Ahm I'm Laraya Villereal, I'm here because my dog ​​ahm he has checkups now." I sniffed my dog ​​at the same time. He caresses Soobin's hair, I didn't lose sight of his genuine smile while he was doing that.
"Oh! She must be Soobin right? Ivan mentioned mine." I just nodded. I smiled when I saw Soobin barking and wagging his tail as if he was happy to play.
"Follow me." Then he looked at me and I nodded and followed him to the office. He said something to his assistant but I never heard him again. I just laid Soobin down on a long table, I just sat on the side while watching what he was doing checking on my dog.
I looked around inside, there were many posters inside that looked like parts of a dog's body and there were certificates and medals glued to the wall as proof that he was a good Doctor of animals.
There is also something on his table
'Dr. Riley Artheo Cruz '
-Veterinarian
I also spent more than an hour in that place, he said a lot about Soobin the things I should and shouldn't do. I smiled and nodded. I now hold Soobin as he hands me the vitamins and the last one is the receipt.
"Wait to pay ---" I couldn't continue what I was going to say when I was about to pay.
"No, it's already paid by your cousin. He just told me that every Sat Soobin has check ups, he's the one who paid." I bit my lip, Ivan really!
"A-ah is that so? S-okay thanks." I"m ashamed to promise.
"You have pretty eyes and cute dimples." I was surprised with what she said.
"Ahm t-thanks. I have to go."
"Sure. See you next time." He smiled and told me to just turn around and go out. He even opened the door for me.
I felt relieved when I got out right away. I first played with Soobin's cheeks and then looked for older brother Maru, I immediately saw him leaning on the SUV we were driving, when he saw me he approached.
"It's mine." Then took the plastic I was carrying with only Soobin"s vitamins.
"Thank you brother." Then I walked to the car first. When we both got on, my older brother started the car.
On the way home, Soobin was sleeping soundly in my arms. Just looking out the window, I suddenly saw two familiar people in front of a large house.
Nash and Zarius?
I could see the darkness in Zarius's eyes as someone said what Nash was up to.
Now I know who Nash looks like, Zarius. Will they be brothers? I just shrugged and watched Soobin fall asleep.
When I got home, I first gave Soobin to manang to take a bath. For manang to watch first because I have so many things I still have to do. I wonder if mommy's still here. So I went to her office first to check on her.
I knocked three times first and the door opened.
When I opened it I saw him still in that position, he looked up at me. Suddenly the smile widened when he saw me.
"Ysla!"
"Mom, I just came home. Did you eat already?" I asked when I approached him and kissed him on the cheek.
"Not yet, I'm waiting for you so we can be together."
"Is that so? Come on, let's eat?" Next he nodded. He stood up first to arrange the utensils on the table. Maybe Dad is in the firm, he mentioned earlier that he had a meeting with his client.
"How's your dog son?" Mommy asked as we ate at the table.
"It's okay mommy, Ivan paid everything." He laughed at what I said.
"Ivan is used to actually babysitting you." I nodded at what he said.
"I forgot to say, me and your dad have a business trip next week. Are you okay, son? We'll leave five bodyguards."
"Yes, a few weeks?" I also got used to their business trips, because my parents are both businessmen.
"Just two weeks son." He replied.
"Okay mommy, will you be careful?"
"Of course, darling! Your Dad and I are in Canada, what do you want to meet?"
"Nothing, mommy. It's just you and Dad." I smiled promise. She seemed touched by what I said.
"Awww my darling is so sweet!" I laughed.
During the day, my time passed just like that, I told Mommy to rest first. So he slept first.
I just do school works in my room and Soobin plays from time to time. I also often watch Kdrama.
Midnight came again and I couldn't help but go out. My body seems to be looking for the stars in the sky, Its like an addiction can't help to resist. It's also not enough for me to just come out of the balcony of my room and just peek there.
I just wandered around my room, no matter what I did I still couldn't sleep. I envy Soobin, she's already sleeping.
The more I can see the sky from here, the more beautiful they are so I can barely go out.
So I decided to wear a velvet short and white loose shirt and then just put on my slippers and then went out. I walked slowly, when the bodyguards caught me they would accompany me. I want to be alone in this kind of moment.
I went through the kitchen, because that's where I went out without anyone noticing.
I felt relieved when I was able to get out completely. I never brought my phone.
I just walked quietly while going to the park, I was hugging myself because of the intensity of the cold that brought tonight. It's only been a month since Ber Months so that's the only time.
When I arrived I immediately sat down on the bench and gazed at the sky. During these times I felt a strange feeling again, the pleasure of feeling like this.
I look at the stars, I don"t know but the stars are always making me smile without any reason. I raised my finger again and traced what again.
I smiled, even more beautiful because of the half moon. It always feels surreal.
"Putanginang buhay to!" My hair stood on end when I heard that. I looked for a fine voice and then threw something into the lake to hear its water.


I stood up when I saw there was a bulk sitting under a tree and facing the lake.
Even though I was scared, I still approached. When I got closer I saw that he was familiar again, there were many cans of beer scattered next to him and I could see the darkness of his eyes as he looked at the emptiness again.
Its Zarius.
What do you have and I always come to you like that?
I stood up straight when he looked at me, he felt like maybe someone was looking at him.
I averted my gaze again because I could no longer bear the cause and his gaze penetrated me.
"Hard headed woman, I told you not to go outside in this kind of hour, didn't I?" He promised coldly.
"Are you scared of me?" He asked again without me answering, I was just standing in front of him.
There seems to be something in my part that I want to comfort him and find out what his real problem is.
"Knew it." He said boldly and laughed heartily. Then looking at the emptiness again, I had a chance to look at him. I want to be next to him.
I want him to tell me his problems.
I want to reduce all the weight she feels right now.
But I was afraid to talk to him, I was afraid that he would stare at me.
"Go home now, Yslavien." My hair stood on end when he mentioned my name. His presence in front of me was as cold as the climate.
The Zarius I see when he is with his friends is different than the Zarius I am facing now. I think he wears a mask when he is in front of his friends.
I didn't answer and even more so I didn't move my legs to go home. I want to stay.
So I slowly sat down next to him and opened a beer and gulped. Lord! So bitter! Its my first time to drink alcohol! And that's how it tastes!
"What the fuck are you doing ?!" He shouted and snatched the beer from me, because he was so strong I couldn't get it back.
"I-I w-wannna stay." I almost whispered, I bowed when he looked at me again.
"I told you to go home. And the fuck! Why did you drink ?!"
"Can you really avoid being cheap, I'm not used to hearing that." He stopped at what I said but was later shaken. I was surprised when he stood up.
"Let's go, I'll walk you home." My eyes widened.
"I don't want to! Please let me stay here."
"Did your parents know about this?" I bit my lip then shook my head. I saw him wipe his face.
"I'll take you home." His promise was firm
"If you want you go home! I told you I don't want to!"
"Tangina. Stubborn." He whispered, cursing again. I just stared but eventually I felt him sit next to me.
"Half an hour." I looked at him.
"Then I'll take you home." I sighed, I sighed and did nothing but nod.
"Okay." A long silence prevailed between the two of us, he was drinking when I tried to drink he snatched me. So I just looked at the stars above.
I'm not talkative either. But I thought I would ask something.
"Ahm. How are you Nash?" I saw that his eyes grew darker.
There is nothing wrong with my question, is there? He didn't answer, I just kept quiet, he probably didn't want to talk to anyone.
"He's my brother. He's the good one while me the black sheep of the family." I was surprised when he spoke. I looked at him, there was something strange in his eyes now that it was dark but I could see the emotion.
"H-how did you say that?"
"Stay away from me, Yslavien. I'm no good for you." Suddenly his voice softened.
I don"t know but there seemed to be a dagger piercing my heart in those moments. I want to cry but I'm holding back because I don't want him to see.
"B-why?"
"I might hurt you, I'm a bad person. There are no dreams in life and only bans are applied instead of studying. Basagulero, woman, life has no direction. Would you like to be with someone like me, Yslavien?" At these times unable to remove anh I look into his eyes.
Something seemed to touch my heart with what he said, I must be scared now and running but I can't feel my feet.
I want to stay with him and I still want to get to know him better.
I don"t care what he said because my heart feels something else, that I am the only one who feels and not seen by the majority.
These are the times when I should be by his side. Because he needs sympathy not an enemy.
"Aren't you scared?" He asked again. I want to say that yes I'm scared of his eyes but now it seems like it's gradually registering in my brain that he's not a bad person.
"H-no." I almost slapped myself when I stuttered.
You fool Ysla!
"Tsk. Liar." He shook his head and sipped the beer before averting his eyes, I looked at him freely again. I liked her side view, from here I could see her mole under her lip which added to her beauty.
His eyelashes are probably even longer than mine, his nose is so pointed that ants can slip. His thick eyebrows, like really carved and lastly his soft lips. I wonder how it tastes.
Oh God Laraya! Stop thinking about that!
I bit my lip and shook my head. I just looked at the emptiness as he always does. I'm going crazy!
"You've met my brother already?" He suddenly asked.
"Yes, a w-week ago I think. Here in the park too." My answer.
"How?" He asked coldly.
"I-I have a d-dog kase ----" he interrupted what I was going to say.
"Stop stuttering, I won't bite you." That's why I forced myself to be normal every time he was with me and to speak properly but sometimes I can't help it.
"He helped me to save my dog ​​there." At the same time I pointed to the lake.
"My dog ​​got stuck in the middle, I can't swim. You know, it's deep." He did not answer.
"Then I met your siblings too, they are also your twin brothers?" When I continued, he did not look at me and continued to sip beer. Isn't he drunk?
"They're not my siblings, they are my nephew." I was surprised by his answer. Eh if Nash is his brother, why do the kids call him uncle?
"How many siblings do you have?" I asked a few minutes before he answered.
"Three, I am the youngest. My sister is the eldest with twins. Then Nash's the middle." I nodded. By the way, how can a sibling feel?
"Why do they call you brother Wade?"
He was surprised by my question.
"Ah kase I heard Wade calling Nash kuya."
"They're just used to it, but sometimes they call us uncle." Then I nodded. What else can I ask? I was about to speak when he was in front of me.
"How bout you? Only child?" He asked.
"Yeah, it's also hard because you're alone without a playmate. It's a good thing Ivan gave me a puppy as a gift. But anyways, my father is a lawyer and businessman like my mother. We own a lot of hotels and restaurants in ----" I stopped speaking when I marealized out of topic was my answer.
Lord! I'm getting talkative!
"So your father's a lawyer? Should I ready myself when I face your dad?" I frowned at his answer or question. I looked at him with a smirk on his face.
The finger on the chin plays as if someone is thinking strange. What's with him?
I could not understand what he wanted to convey but I could feel the speed of my heartbeat. My knees wobbled at the same time, and I was wondering what to say!
"Kidding." He said icily. But there is no trace on his face that is joking! Seriously?
I just sat up and tried to erase from my mind what he said.
"S-so why did you only come in once?" I asked, it looks like I gave the wrong answer because his face suddenly darkened again.
"A-ah i-its okay if you dont answer ----"
"Studying is not my thing. In fact, I don't want to study." He promised coldly.
I want to ask why? What is his reason? But I restrain myself, I don't want to interfere in his decisions in life.
"Maybe you have reasons." I just said.
"Do you want a man educated with principles?" He asked out of nowhere. I looked at him who was looking at me seriously.
"Yes, that's every girls dream. I want a man who has a purpose in life and has principles." I just said even the truth I don't know but what my heart says is like that.
"Okay then."
"What?"
"I'm going to study, that's what you want from a man, isn't it?"