Chapter 83 Her Past

"What's worst is that... she was wounded and in critical condition so we immediately rushed to the nearest hospital." She added.

"What... happened to her?" I asked hesitantly looking beyond the dark place in front. I didn't realize my hands formed into fists.

"That's the problem... we don't know." She sadly stated.

"What? But it's been-"

She cut me off "When she recovered, she never talk... she becomes so dull... emotionless. I can't find anything from her but a mute little girl and not my happy little child." That suddenly caught my attention.

Her disappearance changes her... what happened to her in that span of two months? Curiosity filled me.

"Her case was closed because of her silence... but when she turned to high school something vague happened. One night I didn't saw her in her room, I waited... and she came home at 3 in the morning. When she woke up I decided to scold her but I was stopped... she greeted 'good morning' and smiled at me. It was the moment I couldn't forget... my child was back." She let out a weak smile.

I just listened and waited for her to continue.

"I let her disappearance at night... that happened many times but it has good effects on her, however... her behavior changes every time I asked what happened to her when she disappeared on the camp...

Just when I discovered that she turned into a..." It seems like she can't continue her words.

"Bipolar..." I continued in a low voice which made her face me.

"Lucas, please understand the situation she was in. Bear with her attitude it might be hard but please... I saw her eyes the moment she looked at you, I knew you are special to her so please I'm begging you... Give my child a chance. She needs some help and she needs you..." She pleaded desperately... she loves her child this much.

I let out a sly smile "You don't need to plead Tita. Stella is very special to me and I will do anything for her. Stop worrying, I will deal with her attitude... I will help her the way I can."

Stella might have become Uno... known as the most brutal fighter in history but it happens because of her past experience that is yet unknown. It must have been very hard for her... and she needs someone to help her, she needs me but I denied it earlier... this time I will do what I can to save... the girl I love.

"Thank you, Lucas. Oh! Thank you so much!" She said holding my hand in gratitude.

"She's my fiancee and I won't leave her in darkness." I love Stella and I will save her.

She gave me her wide genuine smile. "She's very lucky to have you."

"As I am to have her." I smiled.

"I won't take long Lucas. My husband is surely looking for me. I'm so happy we have this talk." She said as she stands up.

"Okay, Tita. I think I have something to do too." I said and walked on our different paths.

Hang on Stella... wait for me...

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Venice Claire's POV

The moment we got on the house I decided to go to my room but when I put a step on the second floor, I sensed Xenon leaning on his door. I have no choice but to continue walking towards my room.

"Claire..." he stand straight the moment he saw me but I continued walking, it feels good making fun of him sometimes.

I smirked secretly but he suddenly stopped me by holding my arm. "You're making it hard for me..." he said in his low voice however I continued ignoring him. "Fine, I'm sorry about how I acted earlier. It was childish... forgive me?" I can feel his sincerity which made me bite my inside cheek.

But... when I looked at his eyes full of hope...

I can't help but let out a small laugh, I was just playing with him but he took it seriously. Oh, what did I do to this guy!

I stopped laughing when I saw him frozen on his spot while looking at me with a look that I can't decipher. I bite my lower lip as I realized that...

"You... laugh. The most beautiful melody I have ever heard..." He said still stunned with glistening eyes.

"Tch. I'm going to take my nap." All of a sudden my attitude changes to my normal plain blank.

I tried to take my arm out of him but he won't let go. I can't use force... or he will have a clue.

"What's yo-" I stopped when he suddenly pulled me towards him... hugging me.

"I won't get tired of hearing your laughs. I heard it just for the first time but it never leaves my ears until now... it keeps on replaying and I won't get tired of it." He whispered softly in my ear as he tightened the hug and buried his face on the crook of my neck smelling my scent.

It feels so good... I can't help but wrapped my arms around him and closed my eyes feeling the moment. I won't get tired of this...

He pulled out from the hug "Tomorrow..." He said putting some strands of my hair that covers a part of my face to the back of my ears... These simple gestures of him are heartwarming. "Tomorrow, I will tell you."

My forehead furrowed "Tell me... what?" I felt confused by his words, I was too lost by his gestures that my mind wouldn't function well.

He chuckles "Now, take your nap. I think you need it. Let's talk tomorrow." He said as he softly pushed me away.

"Aish. Fine, it seems like you're getting rid of me." I said while walking towards my room.

However... I felt him smirked. "Tch. You just don't know how much I wanted to pull you into my room." I blushed when I heard him murmured those words...

It was too low but my hearing ability heard it clear. I immediately opened my door and get inside... after closing it, I leaned on the door and feel my heart with the use of my hand.

It is accelerating too fast!