Thy Brink Of Death

TBOD 22

Castle of Wolfus Kingdom - Emovere Maracus' Personal Living Room - 13:02

// Lauwart Walker //

"Hey..."

I blinked twice before turning my attention to a man sitting in front of me. Oh, I just zoned out in a moment of silence. I cleared my throat and sipped on my tea.

It has been 2 days since they left me here. I felt awkward but I'm trying my best to get along with them.

"When is your birthday, Lauwart?" He continued while gazing at me. I swallowed the hot tea first before answering him.

"Uh... July 20. What about yours?" Kuya? Should I call him that?

He leaned back in his seat and placed his right leg on his left leg. Then, he crossed his arm and heavenly sighed.

"I'm sorry for forgetting about you, brother."

I nodded because I still couldn't believe we were brothers. I nodded because I don't know what to say.

"I'm turning 21 and you're turning 20. I thought you were 2 years younger than me." He chuckled after he said that. Napangiti naman ako sa pagsang-ayon. "We both cannot believe we're siblings. Yeah?"

"Yeah."

I put the cup on the table before taking a deep breath so I could speak.

"Is this another world?" I curiously asked while looking around. His bedroom is cool and manly, has beautiful antiques and a comfortable fragrance.

He raised a brow, confused for what I asked. Huh? I don't understand too. Where on the earth are we?

"Another world?" He confusedly asked. "What do you mean, brother?"

Brother. It's giving me chill but happiness. I like him calling that. Hindi lang si Blaze ang kinakapatid ko, may kapatid na talaga ako. Damn, ang sarap sa pakiramdam na may totoo akong kapatid. I hope he's not strict like other brothers.

Hindi ko alam ang sasabihin kaya hindi kaagad ako nakasagot. Tama bang sabihin ko sa kanya na galing ako sa kabilang mundo? Pakiramdam ko kasi wala kami sa ibang bansa kaya alam kong kabilang mundo rin ito. Unang araw ko palang dito, napansin kong may kakaiba. Kung sa mundo ng mga tao may mga baril, dito ay puro mahika. Nakumpirma ko iyon sa isa sa mga katulong. Nakita ko itong nagpapagalaw ng halaman na ikinagulat ko pero nanatiling tahimik dahil baka kawirdohan sila sa akin. Nakakakaba.

"Lauwart." Pagtawag sa akin.

"Do you know Garelle? I hope you know her. She brought us here, right? Ask her for us." I calmly said but deep inside I'm nervous. I don't know how to speak in front of him! He was called Prince Emovere. I know I'm a Prince too but I don't see myself as like him.

Should I be formal? Informal? Casual?

"When did you meet her? Garelle Kane Landers?" He seriously asked. Napaisip tuloy ako.

I was about to answer him when someone knocks on the door. It was the Queen who knocked and entered without saying anything. We stood up and were about to formally greet her but she immediately shook her head and smiled.

"Good afternoon, handsomes." She said while walking in our direction. Kuya Emovere approached her and kissed her cheek.

Okay? What should you do, Lauwart? You are her son, have respect for your mother.

I took a deep breath before approaching our mother so I could kiss her on the cheek. Her smile becomes wide because of what I did. Her eyes twinkled and clapped like a child. I felt happy and overwhelmed. Kuya Emovere smiled at me too. I realized, they already accepted me without saying anything. They make me feel that I'm the lost member of the family. That we're all connected to each other's blood and heart.