Mysterious and a Friend.
Being part of a mysterious family is so creepy yet I am here and part of it. The maids and the other individuals are taking care of me but I was seeking for my parents affection.
I combed my hair as I stare at myself in the mirror's reflection. I looked good, pointed nose, a thin heart lips, an ash gray eyes, rosey cheeks and the shape of my face, they are perfectly fine and fit to each other. Being independent doesn't mean that we are brave, like me. My mental health is not that okay from overthinking things that I am not aware of. My physical appearance looks brave because of my sophisticated face and my body is quite good but my emotional health is not stable. I've been feeding myself with negative and positive emotions that dwells because of the mystery, which my life is. I am drowning again with these thoughts that I did not notice the higher up of the maids is calling me, multiple times.
"Cassia, eat your breakfast, downstairs," said by the mayadorma of the mansion.
"I'm sorry, I drifted away. I am coming."I pulled myself up and go downstairs.
I scanned and saw the paintings I have always seen everyday. It amazed me since it is so unique and antique but I have never seen a picture of me with my parents. I have never wished to meet them but I am hoping to see them. I looked around and saw the big table full of foods without someone eating it. It always have to be me, eating alone.
I take a sit and notice a maid coming towards my direction as soon as she puts the other foods, I silently give her a sign and talk to her.
"Let's eat all together," I said and she obediently bowed her head saying no. "Why? Isn't it forbidden? Come on, let's eat," I said it with a soft smile but she bowed her head again before taking the exit.
It was always like this. I find it too weird because I know that my parents are still alive and I bet that they order them not to eat with me. I don't know my whole background and all I know is that I am living this big mansion and have a fine life.
Someone poked me, "Miss Cassia, it is time to go to school." It was Anne, the youngest maid in here. I smiled at her and say my thanks. She then bowed her head and walk towards the living room, probably she'll be cleaning, sighs.
On my way out, I saw brother Gregor waiting for me. As soon as he sees me, he opens the door and waited patiently. Brother Gregor is the only one who's talking to me and I am glad that I have someone to talk to.
"Tito, good morning." Driving the car, he greeted me too.
"Tito, I also tried now, inviting them for breakfast but as usual they decline it. Isn't the owner of this is too strict?"
"Cassia, they are your parents."
"Can you accompany me sometimes when I invite you for eating together? It's sad to eat alone, Tito."
"Yes, it is okay to me. But always remember that they are your parents, Cass."
"Yes, I consider them as my parents but still they are a stranger for me but I love them and hate them, am I too complicated to understand?"
"As a father, I understand you. Cassia, you are now matured. You are 17 now and soonest you will know why this is the life your parents chose for you."
"My life is full of mystery, tito. Part of me want to unravel it. I want to fully understand and discovered the things that I did not know and up until now the confusions of the individuals who are encompassing me."
"I am here, Cassia. You can tell me."
"Thank you, tito. To be honest, I don't know who Cassia Henerity Aqero is. I don't know who I truly am."
"I'm sorry, but there are things you c—." A sudden commotion just started in front of us. Tito Gregor looked around and analyze the things. His muscles relaxed and he's on guard, quietly roaming his eyes.
I observed it and there are numerous individuals interfering and watching the commotion. A motorcycle was hit by a car and the victim who rides the motorcycle is severely injured. I can't see the whole happening because of too many individuals, so I focus on waiting and when I looked at my watch seeing that I am late for my first class. I panicked and took a glance to Tito.
"Tito, it is 8:40 in the morning now, I am late for my English subject!" I narrowed my eyes to see if there is a way to get out from the accident.
I gaze at Tito who is now thinking, his forehead creased. He starts the car and move backward and then finds a way out from this crowded people.
As soon as we get out, I checked my things first to know if there is something missing and gazed up. The scorching sun lights up the people. I can see them happily chit chatting to each other. Looking around, I saw a happy family, my hands start to gripped towards my shoulder bag. A happy family, what does it feels like? My hands went cold and imagined that if it certainly happened to me that I know who my parents are in times like this, I can't react because without them I feel much more better but a part of me wants to know them. I am scared to know who they are because of what kind of life I have right now and they are way too powerful that maybe if I see them, I will be a statue. What a thought.
"Cassia, we are here." I drifted my thoughts, it was too much. I went out and close the door.
"Thank you, Tito." I smiled at him and enter the school. I looked upon my watch to see that it is now 9:10 in the morning and too late for my first subject. Probably, I will attend the second one.
Albeit being late, I wasn't that preoccupied. I perceived two students going to the hallway and I have some time for my next subject, I followed them, what's gotten into me, huh?
After they reach their destination, I stopped and looked for a spot good for hiding. I saw a cabinet so I went there silently. I know it is not good to eavesdrop but my curiosity is killing me. I am saying my sorry in advance since I am invading your privacy.
"Hera, let's stop this relationship," said the boy, I lean a bit and take a glance and see the frustration in the boy's face and the girl who is crying silently.
"I can't, please Hanz. I just can't. I said I am sorry that I forgot to update you, my schedule is so hectic that time that I only focus on that." Sobbing while saying those words. Oh, it was childish. I don't have time for this, I don't even know my parents are and entering in relationship is not important, more responsibilites, priorities, problems, added to my complicated being and life, shakes my head.
The bell rang, second subject. I gaze at them and exit. What a drama. Students coming out on their designated area to other rooms for the second subject. There are quite a few students who's staring at me but what's new, they don't know me as well as I am. I continue walking until I reach the room for my second subject. I take a sit and arrange my things.
"Is everybody here already?" Prof. Mathilda asked, she is the Math teacher.
"Yes, prof." All of us answered.
"Let's start." She began lecturing us and I am quiet for the whole time listening to her. Before she left, she gave us a project.
"It is finally done. Let's go to the cafeteria." The other students pack their things and with their bonds they go to the cafeteria.
"What will I do? Eat." As soon as I enter the cafeteria, those weird stares are attacking me. I never took a glance at them and take my sit and eat.
"Can I sit here?" Someone suddenly asked at me while I am eating, I don't mind so I gave her a nod.
"Why are those students staring at you?" she asked me and I glanced at her and smile.
"Woah, you are beautiful, that is the reason." Chuckling, she is talkative. I want to be her friend.
"Oh, probably not. What is your name? Uh, I want to be your friend, is that okay?" I asked her shyly and she shriek.
"Yes! Sure sure. I'm Faei, and you are?" Happiness flustered on my face and I chuckled, oh God.
"I'm Cassia, nice meeting you, Faei." I offered my hand and I was beyond happy.
We started eating while talking. The table did not miss the loud voice and the stories that Faei had. This is the first time to be eating with someone I am comfortable with and this genuine happiness that I am feeling right now is like I am in heaven, floating. I stared at her and smiled, I am lucky to know you at this unexpected time. It may be fast to be your friend but I hope that we will last long.
She shrieked again and we started laughing. I am part of a family that I don't know the idea of what kind it is but I am grateful because I have a friend now who is Faei.
