Stepbrother

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CHAPTER 1

The First Encounter

PARK CASSANDRA JENNIE

Dad said he would accompany me to the prestigious academy I now attend. It's an international school, and many students aspire to be part of its community.

"Are you ready for the academy you're entering today?" Dad asked as he drove the car.

"Yes, Dad, and everyone knows how respected I was in my old school," I replied. Dad smiled. "But, Dad, there's something I need to explain about why I transferred. Some students there wanted to humiliate me, and I don't want to get into any trouble."

Natahimik si Dad. "That's concerning. Why didn't you tell me?" his tone turned serious.

Magagalit kaya siya? Huwag naman sana.

"Because, Dad, it might expose our family, and I didn't want you to face any issues," I explained.

"You're my child, and everyone knows that," Dad replied seriously. "It's inevitable for a famous celebrity's family to have public issues."

"Thanks, Dad," I replied.

He glanced at me. I saw it in the mirror in front of him before he turned his attention back to the road. "You know what? It's normal," he grinned, perhaps trying to comfort me.

Alam lahat ng mga artistang taga-industriya ng showbiz na ako ang anak nila at alam rin lahat ng mga fans nila na may anak sila pero lingid sa kaalaman nila kung sino.

Habang nasa biyahe kami ay may napansin akong lalaki na sinita ng police dahil sa pagpipinta nito sa mga pader gamit ang paint spray.

Nabaling rin sandali ang atensyon dito ni daddy. "Huwag mo ng pansinin mga 'yan." Turan ni daddy pagkabalik ng paningin niya sa daan.

"Okay, dad." Maikli kong tugon at binaling na lang sa hawak kong cellphone ang atensyon ko.

Medyo matagal-tagal ang biniyahe namin bago nakarating sa bagong school na papasukan ko.

Nakita ko sa social media platforms ang tungkol sa academy na papasukan ko.

Ang post:

Welcome to the "Seoul Literary Arts Academy" - a haven for aspiring actors with a passion for literature. Our curriculum combines traditional literature studies with practical acting classes, allowing students to explore the rich intersection between language and performance. Join us on a journey where words come alive on both page and stage, nurturing your dreams of becoming a renowned actress with a deep appreciation for the written word.

"Wow naman!" Reaksyon ko kaya napabaling sa front seat sa taas si daddy.
"Dad, okay pala 'tong school na pinili mo sa'kin." Napansin kong ngumiti siya at masasabi ko talagang siya na ang the best Dad ever since maliit pa lang ako.

"Siyempre naman anak, kilalang-kilala kita, eh." Nakangisi niyang sambit kaya naman natuwa ako.

"Thanks, dad." Pagpapasalamat ko dahil pumili siya ng school based on my interest.

Actually wala naman talaga akong balak mag-artista pero dahil sa hinahangaan ko sila parang na-engganyo na rin ako.
Nakatanggap na kasi ng mga various awards ang parents ko dahil sa kanilang pagiging tanyag na artista sa industriya.

Ilang minuto pa ang nakalipas ng makarating na kami at bumungad agad sa akin ang metal na malaking gate sa entrance.

May kung anong pinindot si daddy sa harap kaya naman madali ko lang nabuksan ang sasakyan. Pagkababa ko ay binaba ni daddy ang salamin ng sasakyan at humalik ako sa kaniyang pisngi.