Surviving in the New World

Chapter 22

Happy New Year everyone!

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Chapter 22

When Bel learned that her brothers and father will leave today to raid a hospital, kaagad na nagtungo ang isip niya sa kapatid na si Tus. She immediately asked Cadis to bring her to where her brother Rumi is. Following her whim, Cadis picked her up and brought her to the location where Rumi probably is.

Usually, Rumi will be everywhere, delivering this and that because of his skill. Pero ngayon ay nasa kasama ito ng ibang myembro ng assault team, chinecheck ang mga gamit. He is reserving his strength for the unexpected that might come.

"Kuya Rumi!" Pagkatanaw pa lang ni Bel ay kaagad siyang kumaway sa kapatid. Her shout brought the attention of the people around there towards her. Immediately, they melted at the cuteness of Bel who is wearing a floral baby dress, doll shoes, twin side braids, and a cute floral headband. Bigla silang nainggit kay Cadis na proud na binubuhat si Bel.

Kaagad na nagpaalam si Rumi sa mga kasama at kaagad na lumapit kila Bel. He was smiling widely and took Bel on his own arms, kissing her and rubbing his cheeks to hers. "Bakit nandito ang prinsesa namin, hmm? Dinadalaw mo si kuya Rumi?"

Feeling some stubble on his cheek, she pouted her lips and pushed his face away. "Yes, kuya. I have something to ask. But kuya, please stop rubbing me with your cheek. It's prickly."

"Alright, anong gusto mong sabihin?"

Saglit na bumaling si Bel kay Cadis, na kaagad namang naintindihan ni Rumi. He told Cadis na huwag silang sundan bago dalhin ni Rumi si Bel sa kung saan malayo sa ibang tao.

"Anong gusto mong sabihin kay kuya, little princess?" Muling tanong ni Rumi, he is still carrying Bel on his arm.

Bel looked at her brother. "Hmm, kuya. Is it true that you, daddy, kuya Al and kuyaTus will leave the camp to go somewhere else?" Tanong ni Bel.

Naupo si Rumi sa isang malaking bato at kinalong si Bel. "Kanino mo nadinig 'yan?"

"Just to some people." Simpleng sagot ni Bel.

"Yes, aalis kami. It will take a few days kaya habang wala kami, magbebehave ka ha? At protektahan mo din si mommy habang wala kami. Bakit, mamimiss mo ba kami?"

Tumango si Bel. "Of course, kuya. But it's dangerous. Can't you all just stay here?" Nag-aalalang sabi ni Bel.

Rumi smiled at his sister. "Aww, our princess is so sweet." Sabi nito at hinalik-halikan sa pisngi si Bel. "Don't worry, little Bel, uuwi din kami kaagad. Anong gusto mong pasalubong? Do you want chocolates? Maraming convenience store doon sa pupuntahan namin. Paniguradong may makukuha pa kami."

Sinimangutan ni Bel ang kapatid. "Kuya, you're not taking this seriously."

Tumawa si Rumi. "I am, I swear. It's just that, hindi pwedeng hindi kami sumama. Alammo naman na superheroes kami, hindi ba? Kami ang nagpo-protect sa iba. Kawawa naman sila kapag hindi kami pumunta, matatakot sila sa monsters."

"B-but...I feel like there is something bad that will happen if you all leave." Nag-aalangang sabi ni Bel.

Saglit na natigilan si Rumi dahil sa sinabi nito. His sister's hunches are almost perfectly accurate. That means there might be something strong sa lugar kung saan sila pupunta.

Hinawakan ni Rumi ang mga pisngi ni Bel at pinatingala niya ito sa kanya. He gave her a gentle smile while caressing her cheek. "Don't worry, little Bel. Sabi ko naman sa'yo, superhero kami. Superheroes never dies."