The Hidden Daughter

CHAPTER 11 - Investigation

– Imee Marcos

When Izabelle asked on why does the people saying that we are being called as thieves

It made me looked at them

"Marcos Magnanakaw" They unitedly said

I stared at Izabelle, when suddenly irene told us to enter the car immediately

"Dalian mo Manang" Irene said

All of us entered the car as Irene decided that the guards should drive

I know na Irene hasa trauma, so I understand what she's feeling right now

While we are on the car I could see a frustration in Izabelle's face

But there is something in my mind on how could she understand the people in the entrance when they are only saying "Marcos Magnanakaw"

Plus how can she understand it, if no one was coaching her when she is still in california

(fastfoward)

The moment that Izabelle proceeded to the guest room, I followed her

"Ako na" I said to bonget

I knocked at the door, but she was not responding

There is still a gut inside of me that I needed to ask her if she could understand Tagalog, because if she can; then her life could be ruined

"Izabelle, ako to si Tita Josefa" I said

I was about to knocked one more time, but she opened it

Sabi ko na

She is not looking at my eyes while I could see that her tears are falling on the floor

"Belle, its okay tell me what happened" I said

Izabelle is sitting on the edge of the bed while crying, so I decided to joined her

"Belle, it's okay, what is it?" I calmly said

She sighs for a while before answering my questions, I know that she has a problem but I don't know what it is.

Liza told me that she is a very smart girl, and also talented, so if someone tried to harm her. Then magkakakapatayan kami

(Author: Nako mukhang nakakatakot pala kapag may nanligaw sayo belle humanda ka)

As I was about to ask her again, she finally gave in

"Tita Imee, w-why a lot of people are saying bad things about us" She stuttering said while crying sorrowfully

When I heard Izabelle say those words it made me deja vu to what Irene said 20 years ago

I decided to hug her so tight, because I realized that she could also hear those people who rallied and shouting towards our family

Both of us cried as I caressed her back

Few minutes have passed I decided to ask her a question

"Belle, don't you mind if I asked you a question and i'll answer it with honesty" I said

Izabelle didn't answer quickly, but she slowly nodded

"Do you understand tagalog?" I straightfully asked

She stopped crying in my chest and slowly unclung his arms towards me when she heard those words

"Izabelle" I added while looking at her eyes with full of tears