Chapter XIX: Mad Mamita

The commotion inside continued. Everyone has their own sentiments to fight for.


“There is only one solution there, Amalia…” Sanya crossed her both arms on her chest. “Shut your jealousy and zip your mouth!” She then rolled her eyes.


“Chill, girls! You are starting again. At least have a little decency. We have visitors here, and the one you are talking about is here with us!” Ashton finally stood up as he apologetically looked at me.


While the others were not seemed alarmed at all, it seems like they are used to it already.


“Don’t say that to me, Ashton. I am always chill. I just don't know about that saint friend of yours!” Sanya arched her eyebrows as she gives eye-sided look at Amalia, but immediately smiled when she saw me looking at her.


Her face suddenly softened. “I’m sorry.” She mouthed.


I just nod at her.


“Don’t mind them, Amaris. That's really how they talk.” I felt my cheeks turn red when Tanya turned to me.


Everyone inside is watching what would be my reaction.


"Uhm… it's okay." I nodded a little bit embarrassed because they don’t need to mind me at all. I'm just here to listen.


"As you should be." I heard someone whispered but I chose not to mind it. If I were Amalia, I won’t waste my time for a creature like me.


"Stop it already if you don't want me to throw y’all out myself," Caden said but his eyes were dangerously looking at me.


I am a bit startled. Something grip my chest. Is he pertaining to me? I did not do anything bad though.


“Let’s just talk tomorrow. Have a rest,” he added before standing up and turning his back on us.



I heard their sigh of reliefs when the King was nowhere to be found inside. Well, I can’t blame them. Once Caden spoke, everyone must shut their mouths. I just don’t know how the twins and Amalia manage to fight within his premises.


“I told you guys to avoid fighting if Marcus is here. You are crossing the boundary and the three of you kept on disappointing him.” Stephan disappointedly shook his head.


"Just be thankful that he is getting a little patient these past few days,” Ashton added before leaning over the table.


"Tell it to them. They are always against me!" Amalia defended herself. “And Marcus will never be mad at me. You know that.”


She is too confident when she said that, and I don't know why she needs to smirk at me. I just averted my eyes and ignored her. Maybe, we will never really get along well.


I just kept my mouth shut, I will never stoop down on her level.


"There is always one creature in a group that will make your blood boil. Don’t be surprise anymore.” Tanya smirked before playing with her hair.


“We are just in the same group. Stop fighting over petty things!” Drake also got up from his seat and went to the door. "I’ll gotta go."


Everyone started to fix their things, seem like they are also ready to leave. My back is on my lap so I have nothing to worry anymore.


“Come on, Amaris. Let’s go.” Sanya went beside me, while Tanya is just behind her.


I agreed and stood up as well.


“We are leaving. Thanks to all of you." I bowed to the remaining creatures here and gave them my sweetest smile.


I just want to go home, Mamita is surely worried about me. She still doesn’t know what I have been to.


"Bye, Amaris." I heard them said before turning my back at them.


“Let us send you home, Amaris. We have Sanya's car,” Tanya told me when we got out of the office.


We are currently walking towards the university entrance.


“No need, Tanya. Mr. Bear is waiting for me outside. Thank you very much,” I said smiling at them.


I just tell him to send Mathilda home first, before coming back here in the university to fetch me.


"We'll just take you to your car before we get home." Sanya insisted, but I no longer agreed.


“No need, Tanya. I know you are tired too. You have to rest. We still have meeting tomorrow, right?” I tapped their shoulders and gave them a peck on their cheeks.


“I will just see you tomorrow, Sanya and Tanya,” I told them and vanished from their sight. And in a matter of second, I just found myself sitting inside our car.


“Sorry for making you wait, Mr. Bear.” I rested my back at the seat.


I’m so tired… not physically but my heart feels so restless.


"That's alright, little doll."


I just closed my eyes when I felt the car start. I still need to deal with my Mamita later, I just hope she would not get mad.


***


“WHY ARE YOU LATE? It's time to go home earlier, isn't it?” Mamita greeted me without a smile on her lips, she didn’t even hug nor kiss me like what she always does.


I had just gotten out of the car when I saw her waiting in front of the door. She is wearing the scarf that I sewed for her.


"I'm sorry, Mamita." I walked towards her to give her a kiss but she just avoided it. She turned her back at me and went inside.


I can't help but sigh, she's mad.


“Just park the car, Mr. Bear. I will just talk to Mamita.” I gave him a faint smile before getting inside the mansion. Mamita will surely get mad at him as well if he followed me.


I entered the house and I saw her sitting on a single sofa. I just settled myself at the carpeted floor beside her. I'm really nervous right now.


“I’m sorry, Mamita. Hunter’s Game ended late, then we had a meeting afterwards. I did try to mind-link you but you aren't answering. I'm really sorry…” I leaned on her thigh and gently caressed her right hand.


“You didn’t tell me that you joined the game. Do you know how dangerous that is, Amaris? You can be deeply wounded, or worst die if you came across with the higher ranks! What if you died there, how would I feel, huh?” She didn’t even hold back and let out her disappointment and anger. I could do nothing but apologize.


“All of the students were required to participate at the game, Mamita. And see… I’m not even wounded. You thought me how to defend myself, right?” I smiled at her but I got no response, not like before.


"Are we still waiting for you to be dead, huh? I will not wait for the day that I will hug your cold body!" Her face darkened. "And I am sure you won the title?"


I nodded and she sighed in response.


“Everyone knows your power because of what you did! And because of that, you let yourself in danger!”


“No one saw me and I will not do something that I know will cause me harm, Mamita. I just saved the students inside. Those creatures were… bad.” I was saddened by the last word that came out of my lips. I still can’t imagine that there are evil creatures in our world.


“Definitely! Those creatures are beyond bad. When they find out who did that to their race, they will definitely hunt you!” She let out an exasperated sigh as she stood up from her seat.


“You are not thinking, Amaris! I didn't raise you stupid! You are not to using your brain. And how many creatures have you killed? One? Five-hundred or more? Is it really right that I let you in there? You are becoming a fool!”


I let go of my grip on her hand. I am deeply hurt. Her words are sharper than the claws of the tainted werewolves I fought in the game.


I was beyond hurt by the words coming out of her mouth. This is the first time she has talked to me like this.


I thought a few thousand times before doing that and even though I knew my conscience wouldn’t put me to sleep I still did it because it was for the good of all. If I hadn’t killed those creatures, they would have killed me and my companions inside. And I can't imagine what they could do if ever they had the chance to escape from that forest. Not only students will be harmed, but also the creatures that live throughout Wromouth.


And I am not dumb, she just kept me from the real world.


"I'm sorry for disappointing you, Mamita." This is the first time and I am more disappointed to myself.


My heart hurts every time I tried to breathe.


“We will talk tomorrow when you are calm and no longer angry with me. I love you and good night.” I stood up and kissed her forehead before disappearing in front of her.


When I knew I was in the room, I fell on the bed and shed the tears I had been holding back. I know I'm at fault, I always admit the mistakes I know I really committed. But I'm really hurt… the words I heard from her pained me the most.


During the times when those creatures turned to ashes in my sight, it was Mamita I was thinking of. I don’t want them to get here in the city because what if I wasn’t by her side at those times? I can't stand if she will be hunted by those creatures.


I feel the weakening of the spell that protects the forest, and when all the tainted creatures come together, it is no longer impossible that they can finally had their freedom.


I don’t know what will happen tomorrow, but I wish Mamita wouldn’t have interrupted the pleasure I felt when I stepped outside this mansion. I was just starting to make new memories and experiences. I still have a lot to learn and experience, I hope she won’t prohibit me anymore.