Star Maniac

14

"Good morning, everybody. First of all, I would like to thank you University of London by given me a chance to give a talk today. My name is Donald Osback. On this beautiful day, I would like to give a talk about healthy lifestyle," Donald said.

Dad was here. But why he didn't told me that he was here. I'm here hearing the talk. I want to make sure that he's my dad. I sit quite far from the stage. I don't want him to notice me. I prefer that way. Well, dad quite good in giving talk.

"Before I end my talk, I've a question that I want to ask you. I am a married man. Of course. I've a beautiful wife. I've a son. One day, along time ago, my wife and I involved in a car accident. Our car lose control and crashed into another car. There's a husband, a wife and their infant. The infant was 6 months old. The baby was a girl. Very beautiful girl. Her parents died on spot. The baby was crying and crying. She's suffered some serious injuries. My wife and I both safe and only had some small injuries. The baby was sent to the same hospital that we both were being send. After my wife and I has been discharge from the hospital and I went back to work as usual, I saw the baby. She's still unconscious. I tried everything to find her relatives but failed. Then I decide to adopt her. After discussing with my wife, she agreed. We prepared every document and all. We went to the court. It took us almost 3 months to settle it. At last, we made it. We manage to become the foster parents to the baby. I still remember the first time she hugged my wife. She hugged her like she hugged her mother. I'm really touched. My wife and I decide to give her name, Natalie Osback," he smiled.

I widen my eyes after hearing that. Am I adopted? Why I never knew that? I grip my fist tightly. I don't know what I felt right now. Mixed feelings. I almost cry but I hold it. Why they never told me? That means, Drake was my foster brother? Wow.

Then one of the audience raise his hand. "Sir, do you told her that she was adopted?"

"No. I don't know whether I should told her or not. The real question is, if you was I, will you told her that she was adopted? Even though this had nothing to do with today's talk, I really want to know your opinion,"

"How old is she now?"

"She's 16. The truth is, I can't even have a good talk with her. I barely see her even though we live under the same roof," he sighed.

I can't hold this anymore. I stood up. Everyone looks at me. Even my dad. He looked surprised. Maybe he didn't expect to see me here. I walked straight to the exit door and left the hall.

***

I lean on the wall outside the building. I was crying. Crying so hard. I never thought this thing can happen in real life. I though this thing only happen in movie or dramas. I cover my mouth with my hand.

"Nataly," I know that voice. It's dad. I don't even looked at him. "I'm sorry," he said.

"Sorry will never be enough," I said between gasp.

"Let's talk about this at home? Come with me to New York," he stared me.

"What else do you want to talk about? You killed my parents!" I yelled at him.

"Honey, we didn't mean to kill your parents. It's an accident," he said. "Let's talk about this at New York, okay? I'll be waiting for you at the airport Tuesday morning. I'll send a letter to your school," he said before he left.

I don't know what to do. Should I go or should I not?

***

"Where are you going?" Alice asked me when she saw me packing my bag.

"New York," I muttered.

"Something happen?" She asked.

"Maybe. I'll not be in school for I don't know how long. Told Jacob that please copy notes for me," I said before I zipped my luggage. I took my luggage downstairs. I looked at Alice. "Goodbye. Take care of yourself when I'm gone. I'll be back as soon as possible," I smiled then I hugged her.

"Have a safe flight," she said before I closed the door.

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Hi! I think I've made a lot of mistakes in this chapter. But no worry. I'll edit it as soon the story has complete.

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