Catching Firefly (Firefly Series #1)

Blue Car

"Life is not a fairytale."

Chapter 1

MY eyes were almost blinded by God's beacon of warmth and light passing through the window pane. It will never be pleasant to wake up in the morning. The northern kiss that embraces me is the reason I want to cover myself with a thick blanket.

"Rise and shine, Sienna! 'Cause today will be a good day!" I exclaimed as I stretched my arms and legs.

I quickly got up and did my usual morning routine every time I needed to prepare for school.

I wore our navy-blue school uniform. The white polo, navy blue blazer, and navy-colored slacks are paired with flats.

After getting dressed, I immediately went to my room, where memories of the past are always returned to.

A sense of nostalgia filled my heart when I touched the papers I had from ten years ago. I still remember how his sweet smile made my heart race like I was on a car chase.

All his papers, drawings, and cases are still here. Posted to the wall that day... I still remember how a handsome prince encouraged me to try something different.

I will always remember his smiles, laughter, and never-ending stares. The only person who believes in my writing ability is him.

... and I'll find him no matter what happens.

"Siesie! Baba na!" My thoughts were interrupted when I heard my sister scream.

"Pababa na po!" I shouted as I grabbed my backpack and hurriedly went downstairs.

I caught Kuya Siello still eating breakfast while Ate Sierra brushed her teeth.

Upon looking at the first chair at the table, I reminded myself that Mama always sat there every morning for breakfast. Eight years ago, mom suffered a cardiac arrest, and it had been two years since we moved here. Akala ko maaabutan ni mama ang graduation ni ate pero hindi man lang ito nangyari.

Papa left us when I was five years old. So now Ate Sierra supports us.

Kuya is also finishing college while working part-time. At sa tingin ko naman ay naging maayos naman ang sistema sa pamamalakad ng ate sa buong buhay kahit wala na kaming mga magulang.

At ang tanging magagawa ko na lamang ay maging mabuting kapatid sa kanila.

Pinangako ko iyon kay mama kahit hindi kami magkasundo sa lahat ng bagay.

I sat down opposite my brother. I smiled.

"What's taking you so long? You're late," he hissed as he chewed on the hotdog.

"Bakit? Ikaw ba ang ma-le-late kung sakali?" I replied with a smile on my face.

I stared at Kuya, who had been looking at me for a while. Hindi ko alam pero ramdam kong may dalang panghuhusga ang kanyang mga tingin niya.

"Siesie, patanggal mo na 'yang braces at palitan mo na ng contacts 'yang eyeglasses mo. Pantay na naman ngipin mo, eh. 'Tsaka mas madali kapag nag-contact lens ka," he commented while taking a spoonful of rice.

Napaisip naman ako sa suhesiyon ng aking kapatid. He's right, but not with my glasses.

"Yes po, papatanggal ko na po braces ko. Pero hindi ang glasses since anti-radiation po talaga 'to."

"Ikaw bahala. Tutal lagi ka namang babad sa screen ng laptop at telepono mo. Dapat talaga iyan ang i-phase out, eh."

"Hey, Mr. Malcom, huwag mong ma-phase out ang laptop, phones, at computers dahil ang beneficial niya sa lahat."