Heaven's Point of View
"You didn't fear the justice system because you're the law yourself" I started off. He just grinned at the compliment.
"Do I say thank you by that?" He said. His arrogance is pissing me off.
"You're welcome. I just have a suggestion, what if you punish people who're really indebted to you and not the people who're innocent?" I said. He scoffs.
I want him to punish my parents because they're the ones who really needS to be punished and not us.
"Are you trying to gaslight me? Well, it's not working. I'm having fun ruining innocent people's lives" He responded. I know this would be a tough one since he's the bad guy.
"Well, aren't you going to have fun when you know that you're ruining people who are really indebted to you? If I were that dumb like you, I would also choose the other option" I said while also showing my arrogance.
I see that I pissed him off with those words. I can see the madness in his eyes. I pointed at the right part where it hurts him.
"Then may I start with you?" He said and went near me. I didn't flinch nor show any signs of scaredness. I want to show him that I'm not scared of him.
"Go ahead. After this, ruin my parents" I said with full conviction. He stepped back, this shows that he isn't satisfied by my reaction.
That's also the reason why I didn't want to show any signs of fear when he went near. I know that if I got scared in front of him, he would get satisfied and his psychopath side would show up.
"I won't start with you since I look and act like you. An angel on the outside but a demon on the inside. We're both in the same boat so I'm going to be pleased to ruin whoever you want and that's your parents" He said.
Whatever it is that he just said, I'm glad that he would ruin someone who's indebted to him rather than the innocent people. He even wants to handshake with me and because I have to, I handshake him as well.
We were both done with our discussion so I decided to go to the convenience store. I'm going to take a step-by-step process. My parents, especially my dad, was the reason why things turned around like this. My sister, Swan, wouldn't die at a young age and we shouldn't suffer at a young age if they just act like parents.
That Antonio would be followed, once I get successful. I won't forget about him. I would always keep that in my mind that Swan would get her justice no matter what. I hope she just hangs in there.
The year passed by immediately. I am now in my senior year and my sister, Alona is in her sophomore year. I couldn't wait to get into college, I'm getting nearer to my succession.
"What university would you go to, Heaven?" One of my classmates asked when we were in a group project here in Lawrence's house. Lawrence is the leader of the group so his house is the place where we should do our project.
"I think I would just go to the nearby State University here because I wouldn't spend much more money on my fare" I responded. They nodded and Lawrence spoke on how we divide our parts.
We start doing our project. We have break time and Lawrence gives us delicious skewers. We eat and chit-chat with each other for a while.
"When was the last news that you've heard from your parents, Heaven?" Nico asks. What was the last time I heard from them.
"Why? I haven't heard from them since we left the house" I said. That was of course a lie because why would I honestly speak to them.
"Oh, they went missing last year. And they've just got back yesterday. They look like they're tortured when they get abducted. You should talk to them, they look so pitiful to look at, "he explains. I don't feel remorse or sadness about that news. They were still lucky, they didn't die like Swan did.
"Let's just finish the project and stop talking about that topic" Lawrence said and continue the project. We all followed after.
After we finished the project, my classmates left immediately. Lawrence wants to discuss something with me so I stay for a while. He went inside to safely hide our finished project. I patiently waited for him.
"We would be the one who would discuss it in the class tomorrow, Heaven" He said. I nod in response and stood up, planning to leave.
"Wait, Heaven" He said that made me raise my eyebrow. Isn't that the only thing that we need to discuss?
"Are you free today? Let's get coffee. There's a newly opened coffee shop nearby and I want to go there, "he explains. He looked shy about it and he was cute doing it so I tried my best to hide my smile. I need to resist these feelings and I need to wash away and forget about it.
"Can't you go there by yourself? Why would you go there with me?" I genuinely asked. Am I the one who's incharge of his feet?
"Uh, I don't know. I just want to treat you to some coffee since your life may be tiring, "he said. I get it so I nod at him.
We left their house and walked to the nearby coffee shop. It was really newly opened as there's a lot of customers that kept showing up. He ordered Vanilla Latte and I ordered Caramel Latte. He was the one who paid for it since it was his treat.
"So you've really never heard of your parent's abduction?" He asks. I looked at him, he knew my life the most. He was the one who I lash out my feelings to begin with. He was there through my hardships like when Swan died. But I don't know what we are, are we somewhat friends? Or are we still enemies?
"I've heard of it but I was busy looking for that man who's done horrible things to Heaven" I lied. Even if I lash out most of the heaviness I've got in my heart, I still don't trust him. I'm still scared to trust someone other than myself.
"So you're still looking for him through this time, I see" He said and just sipped his coffee. I also sip on mine and stay silent.
We stayed silent for a while because it bothers me. It was awkward and I am not comfortable with the awkwardness.
"I haven't known about you that much except for the fact that your Aunt Lydia's son. Do you also hide what you feel?" I ask to reduce the awkwardness. I may choose the wrong and sensitive word when I think about it.
"My dad left us since I was still in my mom's womb. I have a brother and he's with him. You know what, I have the surname of my mom. I don't know the surname of my dad since mom chose to avoid that topic" He said.
"You know what, you're still lucky that you had a mom. I knew my parents but they don't act one so I got envious of your surroundings. And it seems like your mom is a kind and loving mother of all time" I said so honestly. I can see that he's proud of his mom and thankful for the compliment.
"I am honestly lucky of my mom. I hate my dad for letting such a wonderful person go away in his life. I wouldn't be like him and that's what I solemnly swear" He said.
"You really shouldn't! You experienced those things so you shouldn't let your child experience it again. I always swear that I would be the difference of my parents and I wouldn't fail on that one" I said. I saw him smile.
In all aspects, I wouldn't do the same that my parents have done. I would try my best to teach them and I would always be there for them. I wouldn't want to fail on that too so I would really try my very best to succeed on that goal.