Alexandra Verlino

Ep 16: The Sudden Threat

"No...I'm not..."

He paused his movement.

"I'm not a Verlino. I'm that Park's family's broken child! I should've died years ago! Why do they keep me alive?! Why?! Why me?! Why her?!" I let go of a scream while tearing up once again.

I totally ignore my headache as I keep talking.

"Miss, get in control of yourself. You are strong enough to face all this," he tries to coax me.

"Strong. Heh...she was supposed to have a perfect life. Why makes me seems like her murderer?"

"If she was in that bad of condition, she would've died few years after the operations! She's strong, you're strong...now you guys can both live. Although one might face a bit of difficulties, I do think t's better than losing any life at all."

I reflect back on his words. It is indeed true. My body won't be able to withstand the damages of my organ and might even give up on my life long time ago. It was a miracle that her antibodies had been keeping her alive and survive the organs failure all this time. Still, it does not justify the actions that had been done by my parents to her. They literally almost kill her! I don't understand why other people would still side with my parents after knowing what they've done to her. It's just disgusts me to the end thinking about their cruel decisions.

"Why, why would you side with them? Aren't those acts horrible enough for you? They almost kill someone! If things go south, they might as well lose me along with her! Don't you see how selfish they are?"

He keeps quiet while still holding me from collapsing for the second time.

"I suggest you go back and get the explanation yourself. They are still waiting for you," he said his final plead.

I totally hate to go back just to face that evil face again. She does not deserve the "mother" title. If she was that embarrassed with me, just send me away. She hated my original weak body enough to decide on switching all my organs with the poor girl. Why? Because they want me to inherit all their wealthiness? I swear I don't even want those!

I wait a few moments before deciding to agree and follow him back to the house. Since I couldn't walk properly, the bodyguard carries me by his arm. I feel like a little child. The trips back somehow feel shorter. Maybe it was just me, or maybe it was his bigger and taller body figure. He lets me down to stand after we reach the front door.

This is it! I must be ready physically and mentally to listen to the missing part.

I step in the house once again, full of embarrassment as I left them before with a stride and it was quite a "show". I really try hard to not let my emotions out. Trying hard to put a cold face as I faced them again. My siblings are out of sight, but I'm so not asking about them now. Mom looks at me with her sad but glad face as I finally return. They let me take a seat on the couch. I stand there for a while, take a breath, then sit down slowly.

"So, you may begin. I don't want to waste another minutes in here talking nonsense," I start talking with harsh words.

"Okay honey, whatever you wish," she replies softly.

"First of all..." I said while looking sharp on her.

"Why did you do that?"

She smiles, take a few seconds before answering.

"Because I love you,"

"LIAR!!! I told you I won't tolerate nonsense! STOP THIS ALREADY, LADY!" I start to lose temper once again.

She was surprised, then with her tears, she replies,

"It's true. I love you. I will do whatever to make sure you survive and live a long life."