Chapter 17: THE PRICE OF JUST KNOWING

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SASKIA'S POV

"You have to rest," I looked at Ate Ava and smiled. "You might get sick."
"I'm fine Ate Ava."

I once again saw how she changes mood whenever I call her Ate Ava or even Miss.

She fixed Aki's IV fluid and I walked towards the couch. It has been two days since the masquerade ball, today's monday and the other three went to school.

"Are you sure it's okay for you to miss school?"
"Nope, but I wouldn't be able to concentrate."
"I'm really curious, Is he your boyfriend?"
"Ate Ava!" She laughed and left.

I lied down and giggled as thoughts of Aki being my boyfriend crossed my mind. Aish!

I yawned and looked at the clock, it's already 3pm which means, NAP TIME!
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"Are you sure you can manage to be out of bed young man?"

That's Ate Ava's voice and then I felt a blanket being put on me but I was too sleepy to even open my eyes.

"I know you." That's Aki's. I was about to open my eyes but his question made me think twice. "Does she know?"
"You knew?" This is interesting, "Of course, you are the heir of serpents."
"And you are Acantha's twin. Avarice!"

What are they talking about? Who is Acantha? Why does she have to die for me?

"What is she doing in that ball?"
"She's the reason why you had that ball in the first place."
"Are you telling me that she's your niece?"
"Do you really want to know?" I feel like they're looking at me right now, good thing I had my back facing them. "There's a price for just knowing Aki."

Sht! They're twins? Ate Ava might be my aunt? Then Acantha might be my MOM?

"Name it!"
"Protect her."

Protect who? Me? There was silence for at least a minute or two and then Aki spoke again.

"Is she then?"
"Yes she is," I heard him curse, "She should stay dead, you know that."
"I understand."

Understand what? I DON'T UNDERSTAND A FREAKING THING!

"You should rest."
"Have you seen my phone? I need to call home."
"Calix already did, now rest so you can both go back to school."

I heard the door close but how can I face them now?

"Sht man, you're awake!"

I heard Aki shushing Drey but I pretended to get awaken by him.

I'm sorry Drey!

"Saskia! He's awake."

I looked at Aki who's intently looking at me and I just can't pretend, I guess he saw right through me.

"Im s-sorry."

I ran outside and I heard Aki's voice telling Drey to follow me. I went past the gate and that's when I saw Gray who's still trying to park the car and I immediately hop in.

"Please take me to the port."
"Saskia?"
"Gray please."

My tears started falling and I just shut my eyes in hopes that it would at least stop and lessen the uncertainties that I am feeling right now.

I heard him sigh and the car door opening and then closing again.

"Seatbelt."

I looked at the drivers seat and its Aki who's driving.

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