"Happy birthday to you."
"Happy birthday to you."
"Happy birthday, Happy birthday."
"Happy birthday to you."
My mom and my dad sang happily as they took turns in singing the happy birthday song. It was my 18th birthday. One of the most memorable days in my life. They weren't happy memories tho. You'll see why.
I laughed at them as they goofed around, still singing me the happy birthday song. I could not be more happier that i have parents like them. They were the best i could ever ask for. But never did i think that they would be the one to change my life in a horrifying way.
"Happy birthday, son!" my dad yelled cheerfuly as he hugged me tightly.
We were currently in our house, we were safe. Never once did any of the aswang clans attacked us.
We were at our dining area. Me sitting on the center chair where my cake is placed in front of me.
"Pa!" i chuckled quietly due to my dad repeatedly saying happy birthday to me. "i think you've reminded me enough that it's my birthday."
"Anak! It's never enough! I'll keep repeating it the whole day just for you." My dad said sweetly as he hugged me tighter.
I just smile at him and kissed him on the cheek.
"That's right, (M/n)! This day is very important for all of us! You've officially become an adult. We're so happy for you!" my mom cheered happily as she places down the dishes that she cooked for my birthday.
They were all my favorite dishes. But one of them stood out. Sinigang. That shit is awesome. Especially when my mom is the one who cooked it, of course.
Mom and dad sat down on the chairs on either side of me so they're facing each other whie i'm in the middle.
My mom hands me some rice to put on my plate, so i did. She then hands me a bowl of my favorite. Sinigang. I happily took it from her and she and my dad grins at me widely. Life could never be more better. Well, if the aswangs disappear then it would be better.
As i was about to eat my food, there was a sudden sound of broken glasses that came from up stairs. It could be a glass of water that fell but if we're thinking negatively, it could be an aswang that has successfully entered our house.
I was about to stand up but my dad stopped me by grabbing my wrist.
"I'll check it. We don't want something bad to happen to you at your birthday." He says, smiling at me weakly. He's scared. And so am i.
I glance at my mom, only to see her trembling in fear. I hated that sight. I had to stay with her. But who knew that staying with her was the biggest mistake of my life.
Dad left the dining area as i sat next to mom to calm her down.
As i was busy keeping my mom calm, we both suddenly heard a scream coming from upstairs. It was dad. Dad was the one who screamed.
I was gonna run to dad but my mom stopped me.
"Anak, you're 18. You're more powerful than you think. You are gifted. Run! Find the lakan! She's the only one to trust!" My mom said shivering as tears fell down to her cheeks.
I stared at her. Confused. What did she mean? I'm more powerful than i think? And who's this lakan?
I had so many questions.
But it never got answered.
As i was gonna ask mom what she meant, an aswang suddenly broke our window and got inside the house.
I grab mom by her wrist and started to run.
But,
The aswang suddenly killed her right in front of me.
Tears started forming in my eyes.
What happened?
Why didn't they take me?
Why them?
It was so perfect but these aswang ruined it.
Today was supposed to be my happiest day ever. But no. It was the worst. Both my parents died. And these aswang are the cause of that.
Why couldn't it be me?
Suddenly alot of aswang came into our house and broke every window.
My perfect day turned out to be the most imperfect day of my life.
Looking back to my mom's words: i'm more powerful than i think.
I'll prove that. I'll kill whoever is responsible of my parents death.
And if i fail, i'll choose to join them in the after life. Then, i'll be happy.
I ran.
And ran.
And ran.
Until no aswang was there to stop me.
If only i was the one who came up stairs. Then my mom and my dad would have gotten a chance to save themselves.
I blame myself for this.
But i won't give up until i bring justice to my parents death.
I bow to kill them.
I'd sell my soul.
Anything.
I'll do it.
I won't fall without my parents' justice.
I. Will. Fight.
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Hey there! Hope u liked the prologue! It's kinda short but please forgive me. I'll write chapter one tomorrow. Please don't forget to give me your opinions. Love you my fellow gay people❤
