The Sweetest Escape

CHAPTER 10

CHAPTER 10

ELY's P.O.V.

I didn't know one small Flashdrive can ruin everything I believe who I thought I was. Everything I knew all of my life is a lie. My parents, Sonia and Eli Son are not my real parents. My biological parents are Markus and Sofia Santiago, but both of them already died in a car accident when I was 2 months old. Felipe Santiago, my biological father's brother then took me to my mother's twin sister and her husband so that they can hide me and protect me as I grow up but, unfortunately they too were killed.

I thought that Felipe was the one who killed my family, because he was the one who found me first after my parent's murder. That he was just decent enough not to kill an innocent child and so he brought me to the facility, to the Butterfly Secret Society, and thought that maybe I will be killed in the training process, but I was wrong. It seems like he brought me to the facility so that I will be trained to protect myself. Yes, the society trained me and tortured me while I was under training but it made me who I am today.

Uncle Felipe didn't expect that the society will use me in their own missions learning my impressive skills. He was against it. After learning that the facility sent me to a mission, he immediately went back to take me away but unfortunately he met with an accident which is not really an accident. He was murdered. I thought he abandoned me and that made me hate him.

When I was fifteen, when the Society gave me my first mission, I have access in gaining informations I need, so I used that chance to get the CCTV Footages when my adoptive parents were killed, and there I saw, a man who looks exactly my uncle, killed Mama and Papa. And since then, I was thirsty for revenge, for what he had done to my parents and for leaving me in this hell hole. He might as well have killed me when he had the chance. But now, Felipe is dead and all my presumptions are wrong.

My uncle Felipe, did not kill my parents, and he never intentionally left me. The real perpetrator is Enrique Santiago, the eldest but illegitimate child of Darius Santiago, my grandfather. He found out what Uncle Felipe is still alive and what he did by saving me so he killed him too. Enrique wanted to kill us all so that he could have the power and control all over the Santiago's riches and to prove that he is the rightful heir because he is the first born.

I felt like I have wasted a lot of time hating and wanting to kill the wrong person. I never knew that, I had a grandfather, Darius Santiago, and that he is one of the most powerful men in history. He is the owner of Santiago Conglemerate, but sadly he is already dead. He died of heart attack two months after I was born. And now, I learned that my real name is not Ely Son but Selena Santiago. After all these years, finally I will know who I really am and why my parents are killed. I just learned my true identity. After learning everything from the flash drive, I have decided to live. I will do everything to live and get what is rightfully mine, because everyone, especially my Mama and Papa sacrificed their own life so that I can live. I will live and make Enrique pay for all of his crimes. I balled my palms into fist as anger and pain flowed from my heart. How could he kill his own family for money and power? He is pure evil!

I touched the necklace I was wearing and open its locket. I stare at our last family picture. A tear fell as I remember my parents and our last day of happiness. I missed them, my Mama and Papa. All the memories I had with them flowed like river. I know that they are not my real parents, but in my heart I know my love for them is real. They were the most loving and caring parents I have ever known. They were innocent and yet they were killed too. The thought of them dying filled my heart with so much pain.

The feeling of losing someone you love hurts like hell and so I cried. This is the first time I cried this hard. I used to keep it all in, but right now, all the informations are too overwhelming. My chest felt heavy and so I let it all out. I cried. I was crying so hard until my eyes felt heavy and I didn't realize that I fell asleep and the memories of that awful night came to my dreams. I was trying hard to keep them alive but they died. They died in my arms, right before my very eyes and I did nothing.

Mama... Papa... Andwae... Mama...Papa..... Please stay Alive....

"Ely.... Ely..... Ely!" I felt someone shaking me. I suddenly woke up and saw Mai right in front of me and then I remembered the nightmare and so I cried. It felt like it just happened yesterday.

"Shush! Shush! It's alright! It's alright, Ely." Mai hugged me and patted my back to calm me down but I can't calm down. My heart, it hurts so much. That flashdrive brought back the pain I was trying to hide all these years.

"Mai... Mai.. Eottohke?! I was wrong! All these years I was wrong!" I was still crying my heart out for five minutes when suddenly the door to our quarters opened. I immediately bit my lip and stopped myself from crying. I dried up my tears and cleared my throat. I tried to compose myself. I don't want to them to see me this weak and broken but these damn tears won't stop falling.

Josan, Jenni, Monika, Candice, BemBem, and Angel came in and they were bewildered to see me crying. They immediately came to me and ask me if I was okay. "What happened? Why are you crying? Are you okay?" Josan asked with concern. I want to tell her I am not okay, and what I discovered but I am too tired. I don't want to speak. I just stared at her and nodded. Monika, Candice and the others didn't try to pry. They know I am not ready to talk. They were just staring at me with concern. "It's okay, if you don't want to talk." Jenni said as she tried to wipe the tears streaming down my face. These girls, they are really concerned about me. I have been with them for so long now. We are more than just friends, we are sisters and I am forever grateful for that. Yes, we sometimes argue and bicker but I guess that is normal in any kind of family and we are not a normal family.

"How about you get some sleep now, so you could rest. We will just inform you tomorrow of what we have talked about." Maiko suggested. I shook my head. I don't think I can sleep again, not tonight. "Ely did you just broke up with your boyfriend?" Angel asked and that earned her death glares from the girls. But, she seems oblivious of that. I didn't respond. "Maybe, we should drink to that? I got VIP tickets to Monkey Museum!" she excitedly handed out the tickets. "Angel, this is not the right time to-" Jenni intervened but I replied, "Okay, I will just change." I earned a lot of disbelief looks from all of them since I am not the type who loves parties but I just shook it off. I think some alcohol can help for the meantime. Maybe it can help numb the pain I am feeling.

I changed to my usual get up. I wore black skin tight jeans, black V neck shirt and my black leather jacket. I even wore my special red lipstick. Everyone was looking at me silently as I came down the stairs. I stared back at them, "What? Come on, let's go!" I said and walk out the door leading the way. I thought that they are not coming but soon I heard footsteps following and hushed voices arguing. "You are really quite insensitive you know?!" Jenni angrily hissed at Angel. "What? What did I do again this time?"Angel asked back still confused. "If something is going to happen, I will kill you." Monika threatened Angel. Angel's eyes went wide. "Silly girl!" Candice bumped Angel as she said that. "Why is everyone getting mad? I just gave you free VIP tickets for crying out loud!" Angel cried out in frustration. Bem stopped walking, eyed Angel from head to toe and shook her head before continue walking to her car. "Ugh!" Angel stomped angrily before going to the car with Bem. "Why is everyone getting mad at me?! You guys are unbelievable!" Angel complained but I didn't pay her any attention and rode my big bike.

Monkey Museum is not that far. It took us a few minutes of drive to arrive. We entered the place and were greeted by a cozy atmosphere, with a loud song playing in the background.

🎶_The club isn't the best place to find a lover so the bar is where I go, Me and my friends at the table doing shots drinking fas and then we talk show_🎶 (Shape of you by Ed Sheeran)

The usher guided us to a private booth and soon we started drinking. They were hesitant at first but I insisted and they gave in. And before we knew it, we started to dance in the dance floor, flirting with some cute guys, and were having fun. This is the first time I actually went into a club. I want to forget everything, just for tonight. I will leave everything at the back of my mind and just have some fun. I danced and feel the rhythm of the music consume my whole being. Music and alcohol is the remedy for a damaged soul. I was having fun until someone grabbed my waist. I was about to throw him off but then I saw his face through the help of the spotlight and my eyes went wide in shock. What is he doing here?

"Jungkook? What are you doing here?".......