Cry

Even though I was surprised, I just obeyed Mom’s command.

“M-mom? What are we doing here?” I said as we stopped at an expensive restaurant.

Instead of answering me he went straight inside. When he said the name, the guard immediately let us in.

My forehead creased when my eyes found a familiar face on the table right in the middle of the restau.

My eyes are asking as I glance at Mom who’s walking straight in her direction.

“Sit.” Command it.

“Mom—”

“Shut it, Celiza.” My eyes narrowed at her. Why did she agree to see Magnus Mom?

She hated her.

Its gaze hovered over me before shifting its gaze to Mom.

“Your family’s company is bankrupt. Is that right?”

Does he send us here to insult?

I turned to Mom who just nodded.

“I understand now, why you’re clinging to my son.”

My forehead furrowed, what was Magnus’s Mom saying? What now if our company goes bankrupt? What has that got to do with Magnus?

“If you think you can climb right back to the top by using my son, you’re dreaming.”

“W-what the—”

“Celiza,” Mom said. I can’t believe it. Mom was getting down. She’s not like this, not even close to this.

“Your family is the worst. How could you tolerate your child ---”

“Where is this conversation going? Are you sending us here just to ---”

“I heard what happened to your daughter,” she said.

How did he find out what happened to my brother?

I turned to Mom next to me who was just quietly listening.

“I’m willing to pay for her operation.”

My forehead wrinkles.

“Y-you are?”

“You heard me, I’m a mother as well. I don’t want my son to suffer,” he said glancing at me.

“Thanks! I’m sorry for shouting at you last time we talk ---”

“How much do you need?”

“Put it in the check,” he said then laid it down in front of Mom.

What is happening?

Why is he helping us?

“Thank you so much. I don’t think you’ll help us after what happened. We’ll pay for it right away---”

“You don’t need to pay for it.”

“R-really?”

“In one condition.”

“Sure, what is that?”

“I want your daughter to stay away from my son.”

“Of course! Sure. That’s very easy. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure your son and Celiza don’t meet. My daughter wants nothing to do with your son.”

“Why do I have to stay away from Magnus—”

“You’re his ticking bomb. You’re destructive for him. You already ruined his life and it exploded around the internet.”

“I cannot believe my own son for disrespecting me. He’s not like that before you came. He’s doing unreasonable things just to get to you. He refused to eat without seeing you.”

Is everything he said true?

Oh Magnus…

“He cared so much for you. I don’t know what kind of sorcery you did to my son but it needs to end now.”

I stared down my fingers. He cares for me more than I do. We’re both affected by the scandal but I’m only thinking about myself and what others will think of me.

He needs me… More than anything else.

We should be together in facing this problem.

“I won’t stay away from Magnus. We were both affected by what happened. He could handle this himself ---”

“Celiza what ?!”

Her eyebrow raised.

“Is your motive more important than your sister?”

My mouth is covered.

“I don’t have any motive ---”

“Are you sure?”

“I won’t stay away from Magnus we have to face the problem together ---”

“He can do it by himself. He doesn’t need you.”

“He needs me ---”

“You’re really getting on my nerves.”

“Stop it Celiza! Think of your sister! Do it for her. She’s not the only man in the world. Toci is still out there ---”

“Mom---”

“Is it okay Celiza? You’re going to be a big sister at this time. I’m tired of your whimpers and whines. This is serious.”

I got to what it said. It goes right through my heart. This is the best decision I can make for Bliss.

Mom’s right, Bliss needs me. I should be a sister to her. Even though it hurts me I’m willing to sacrifice for her.

Tears pooled in my eyes.

“I will keep him away from your son.

Even Celiza’s shadow he can’t see. “

“They will never approach or look at your child. Isn’t that Celiza?”

I nodded. Tears rolled down my cheeks.

“That’s not enough. I want to hear it from her.”

I close my eyes tightly.

“Celiza,” Mom said.

“Will you put that man before your brother? At least once, follow me.” She whispered to me.

I pressed my lips together and took a deep breath.

I looked up at the Mother of Magnus.

My eyes remained on her. Her eyebrow raised as she saw me crying. It waits for me to say.

“I… I will stay away f-from Magnus.” My voice croaked.

Mom went straight to the hospital after getting the money from the bank. It will also talk to the doctor who will operate, Magnus’ Mother recommended that. While it sent me home for supplies.

I walked home with a heavy heart.

I cannot believe everything that is happening.

I stopped to find him waiting outside our house.

His face lit up when he saw me.

My knees weakened when he smiled at me.

He’s here.

But he’s not allowed to be here. His forbidden to see me but he did it anyway.

You really are Magnus!

He rushed towards me. His arms never felt so warm and peaceful like before. “I miss you, Celiza,” he said.

My eyes remained on him.

“Stay away from my son if you want to help your sister.”

The bottom of my eyes got hot.