Chapter 36: Chapter 36

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?!"

"There they are." Ted spoke.

What he heard from Frahisto was very crisp and he pulled him around the back of the church. She could do nothing but obey the man. Because it’s time for him to get out of its grip, he’ll run away.

Moments later, he heard loud gunfire all around. He cried out in fear and did not know what to do but when he saw Frahisto holding his hand, he calmed down for a moment.

He didn't want to hear gunshots. The fear that he had buried in oblivion was triggered.

They entered a room while still holding it tightly in his hand. The other nuns were surprised to see them but the man told them not to make noise and to apologize. They immediately understood their situation and then dragged him into another room.

"What!" He withdrew his hand and walked away. “Why is it that every time you’re around, my life seems to be in exchange? I don't know if I will regret meeting you or be angry with myself for letting myself get close to you and fall. A lot of trouble since you came, eh! ” she cried out loudly as her tears kept falling.

She began to tremble with fear. He was about to approach her but he blocked her hand and shook her several times. It doesn’t understand the pain that has wounded his whole being.

He just stared at her for a long time as if weighing what he said, "Are you that mad at me?"

"Yes."

He let out a deep sigh and clenched his fist. Also tighten his grip on the gun he was carrying and the look given to him flashed. It was just staring at the door they entered. Only then did Odessa notice, they were in the Sacristy Room. He bit his lip slightly and took a deep breath then hugged himself.

"Don't you really like me anymore?"

He nodded quickly, “I-if I could,‘ don’t cross paths with the two of us anymore. I don't want to see your face over and over again, Mr. Farhistt Fortocarerro. Because I know all the misfortunes that have happened in my life today, everyone who wants to kill me is because of you. I thought at first because, I can ... That you accept what you are, that even if you are another criminal, I will still love you because you can protect me like you say but it changed. It's different because you let me, my father and I, fall into the hands of your enemy. So if you're smart, if you really love me ... Follow my wish to get rid of you because I'm so tired of running. ”

"Vida Mia ..."

"One more call to me like that. I'm leaving here and I don't care if I meet the pests that want to kill me!" he angrily wiped away his tears and looked at them badly.

He looked down and did not escape the restraint of ‘don’t cry at what he said. Now, they are fair. They were fair in case he was offended by what he said. He looked back and leaned to one side. She feels that her strength is running out so she tries to calm herself down. He was very weak. He didn't know if it was because of what he said to Frahisto or what triggered the fear he felt. Either way, he didn't care anymore. He thinks too much and then adds to the lies they tell?

She? Not an Elairon? He is not a fool to believe. He knew he was the real child of his Mother and Father. He was not adopted even if they say he was the only one blessed with their siblings and they were different in face and color.

He was suddenly startled when he heard a loud crash. He was squeezed to one side and covered both sides. He doesn't want that to happen again! He did not want anyone to see the blood spread on his body. He may go completely insane when he sees another dead person fall right in front of him.

"Odessa!"

He felt Frahisto's presence in front of him.

"Go away!"

"Do not be noisy. They are just around. ”

She sobbed. Why every time he pushes it away, it just gets closer? He did not answer. He waited for the crash to disappear around. While Frahisto was just ahead of him and pointed the gun at the door.

“After this Odessa, I will take you back to your true family and promise ... I will never disturb you again. This is the first and last time you see me. That’s a promise. ”

He closed his eyes. He heard a series of gunshots and his world began to revolve. He squeezes to one side while forcing himself ‘don’t hear any noise coming from the gun. She is scared ...

“I don't want to! I don't want to ... That's enough! ”

He felt a tight hug. He stroked her hair and squeezed her wide chest. He was no longer able to complain or push Farhistt. Just as he wanted, stop exchanging gunfire around. He wants to go home. He wants to get out of this nightmare ...

ODESSA sighed when she woke up. He immediately rolled his eyes and it was only then that what happened finally sank into his brain. He was slightly taken aback and bit his lip. Then he noticed an old man he thought was in his late 60's. She stared at the old man. She just sat on the single sofa and smilingly watched him lovingly. She almost burst into tears as she looked at him.

“W-who are you? Why am I here— ”he was stunned. Part of his personality blinked. The old man in front of him now, is this what Ted and Frahisto are saying ... His father?

He swallowed and stared at it for a long time. They are very much alike. In the eyes, in the tip of the nose and in the shape of the face. He was shaken. Tears flowed one after another, always betraying him. Her tears were really shallow at any time.

"Goddess ... Son ..."

It was as if he had choked and had difficulty swallowing it. Just to shed her tears. He just couldn't stop that. He also noticed that his hand and body were shaking. The crowd entered his brain with pure questions but only one stamped, his son called him.

He just realized that he hugged her too tightly. He finally lost all doubt and returned the hug to the old man. His voice growled and at the same time flashback to his brain how and why he was here sthis house ... In front of his old real father ...

“Odessa listen, you have to trust‘ me. I will not let you this time. ”

He just nodded and a series of loud gunshots rang out. He bit his lip hard and closed his eyes hard. Somehow, he felt safe in the warm embrace Frahisto bestowed. He calmed down but there was still the fear of being removed from his whole being for a long time.

He shouted when the man fired back. He stood up in tears and pressed on his body so that he could not see what to do. He was like a toddler hidden in its chest. Just a few minutes later the surroundings suddenly became quiet. Like nothing happened.

"Vida Mia ..."

He slowly looked up and his eyes blurred with tears as their eyes met. She sobbed. She felt the man's warm and tender love as he wiped away her tears, with his finger.

"Shh ... I'm here ... No one can hurt you."

He bit his lip and just kept on shedding tears. Why was he hurt by the twinkle in Frahisto's eye?

"I will take you home to your true Father ..." He moved away from her and gave a distance.

He immediately collapsed on his feet. There was nothing he could do when he ate it. No complaint came out of her mouth, just her tears dripping as she just stared at its face. There was something in his heart that pushed him to caress Frahisto’s cheek and that’s what he did ...

"Y-are you my real father?" The old man nodded one after another as he walked away from him. Still not losing the fun on its face. He clearly looked like a father who had long missed a child. "B-but why ... Why didn't I realize you?"

Sadness passed in her eyes but quickly disappeared, “Your mother ran you away from me to her man. But unfortunately, he died in the accident. The car crashed and you were gone. So I thought, maybe someone got you and it was a long time before I saw you, son. You're so big! ”

He nodded slowly and smiled sparingly. So Ted and Frahisto are right ... But where is the man? He immediately rolled his eyes but there was not even a shadow of it.

“Mr. Fortocarrero, son? ”

He looked at his old father and nodded quickly. "Where is he?"

"He just reached out to me." It gave him the little thing. It's just the size of a flashdrive and has a small button. "He said 'when you wake up, I'll give it to you and listen to you when you're well.'

He did not answer. He just stared at the little thing he was holding. What is this?

“All right hija, I'll leave you for a while and I'll just look at the dinner I prepared for Yaya Idang. I know you are hungry. ” it smiled and slowly made every move of it towards the door.