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IN THE HOSPITAL...

"Welcome to St. Vincent's Hospital. How may I help you ?" an old nurse stood behind the enquiery centre. "Hello. I would like to a look at a patient's files and medical records please." I asked. "Wow. I didn't know you could be so polite, chica." Xan murmured beside me. "Shut up..." I gritted my teeth and elbowed him. "Aw ! Rude..." he rubbed his stomach and complained. "Can I have the name of the patient ?" "Ophelia. Ophelia Ayala." "One moment..." the nurse typed on the computer. "And you are...?" "Akïla Ayala." The nurse raised her head up slowly, "Are you the Akïla Ayala ?" I narrowed my eyes and crossed my arms, "Is there a problem ?" The nurse shook her head and stammered, "Not...not at all miss..." She cleared her throat, "Unfortunately, the files are classified. I could not access to them. Someone must have did something to it. I'm sorry but I can't help you." I sighed, "Motherfucker... Thank you for your help, anyways." I looped my arm through Xan's, "Let's go."

BACK HOME...

"We need a hacker..." I groaned and jumped onto the sofa. "Do you have any friends that are excellent in hacking ?" I asked Xan frustratedly. He shook his head, "I have friends that are assassins, drug dealers, fighter, but no hacker." I huffed and slapped my forehead, "Just great..." Xan sat down beside me and draped his hand across my shoulder, "Hey, be patient. We'll figure it out somehow." "I know." I nodded. "But now I need to take a nap. So, dinner at 7 ?" Xan planted a kiss on my forehead, "Sure, I'll cook. Have a good rest, chica."  I walked to my room and changed to my pajamas. I was about to slip into the covers when I heard a knock on the door. "Come in, it's open." "Kïls." I glanced back and saw Asher standing behind the door, shifting uncomfortably. "Are you here to call me a monster again ? Come on, I'm ready." I snarled. He shook his head, "No. I came here to apologize. Can I come in ?" I sighed, "I suppose." He scurried inside and closed the door. "So, you came here to apologize, eh ?" I crossed my arms and leaned on the desk. "Yes... I am very sorry for calling you a monster... It-It just slipped out of my mouth. I didn't mean it, really..." I raised my eyebrows, "And you think I'll forgive you because...?" He lowered his head and inhaled deeply, "I know everything is not your fault. I know that you didn't want to be an assassin but you were forced to. I know our parents used me as a threat just so you can accept the job. I know you are just trying to protect me. I know...I know how hard it is for you everyday, surviving. I know you need someone to look out for... and I know what it feels like to lost the meaning of life. Please Kïls, forgive me. Let me be your light." Asher's eyes were glistening with tears, and I know that he was genuine. My face softened, "Come here, Ash." I engulfed him in an enormous hug and he buried his head into my neck. "I forgive you. But, if you call me a monster one more time I'll kick you out of the house." He nodded and whispered, "I love you, Kïls. I'll take care of you. Be strong for me and Xan." I smiled and stroked his hair, "I will. Thankyou for everything." Then, I shoved him off playfully, "You know how much I hate hugs ! This will be an expectation." He giggled and then cleared his throat, "Actually, there's another thing I want to talk to you about." I looked at him in confusion, "What is it ?" "I overheard your conversation with blonde. You need a hacker, yeah ?" I nodded. "I can help you. Hacking is my hobby. Well, I kinda learned it myself. I know a thing or two." I gasped and grabbed his hands, swinging it around, "This is amazing ! We should start right away !" I rushed to my laptop and signaled him, "Be my guest !" He sat down and started typing, "What do you need to find ?" I sighed and sat down on the floor next to him, "Apparently, dear mother said I killed her child, but I have no idea what she meant. I don't recall killing a child. Hell, nah. I'll never kill a child. I need to have access to her documents so I can have a fucking idea what she's saying." Asher grimaced, "That's some dark shit. I'll see what I can do to help." I smiled gracefully, "Thankyou ! Do you mind if I have a little nap while I'm waiting ?" He chuckled, "Not at all. I'll wake you when I find something. But for god's sake, don't snore." I wrinkled my nose, "I remember I'm not the one snoring. But I do recall Asher Ayala snoring like a symphonic band ! I have a recording in my phone, do you-" "Alright alright !" He waved his arms and cut me off, embarrassed. "Just go to sleep goddamn it. You're such a troublemaker Kïls." I giggled and blew him a kiss, "Night."

"Kïls, wake up." I yawned and opened my eyes. Asher was standing in front of me, looking worried. "What the heck ! Don't stand in front of me ! What time is it ? Ah shit my head..." I fell onto the floor with a thud. "Kïls !" he grabbed my arm and pulled me up, "It's 6p.m. I found Ophelia's medical documents, you should come see this." He placed the laptop on the desk, "Here are her files." I scanned it once, "Everything seems normal." Asher shook his head and pointed, "See here ? It showed that she had a surgery in May, 1999, just 6 months before you were born." I raised my eyebrows, "So ?" He grumbled, "Let me finish. You and Sage are twins, right ? But look at the files again. It said Ophelia had triplets." I grimaced, still unaware of the situation, "And ?" Asher groaned and rolled his eyes, "I swear you are really stupid sometimes. It means that there should be three child born on the 6th of November, 1999. But one did not made it in May so it must be removed. That unborn child didn't make it. And...and the reason was because you swallowed the fetus to survive. I'm...I'm so sorry Kïls." A sudden chill swept through me, as if a cold wind cut through. My knees went out and I fell as I stared at the files in disbelief. Asher gasped, "Kïls ! Are you okay ?" I shook my head slowly and looked at him, "I...I killed a baby ? Am I... I a born killer ?" He patted my back and soothed, "Hush now. It's not your fault. You weren't even born ! You did what you have to to survive. You need to know that it's not your fault, but our parents are obviously brain dead to realise that. It's really not your fault, okay ?" I nodded and breathed deeply, "Okay. Why do I feel like on a roller coaster everyday ?" "Cause that's what life is. There're ups and downs." I stared at him, "But why do I feel like there're only downs ? I lost hope to survive anymore." "When you feel like hope is gone, look inside yourself and you'll see the truth— that a hero lies in you. You've been through a lot of things, I know. But the only reason you can be here now, is because you never gave up on yourself, or me, or Xan. You fought hard even when everything is crashing down. So, don't stop stopping or believing yourself." I nodded then cocked my eyebrows up, "Where did you find that quote ?" He blushed then rubbed his neck, "Erm. I read a lot..." I smacked his head then got up, "You little bookworm. You're the polar opposite of me. I hate reading." "Reading is good for your aggressive attitude and your stupidity..." he murmured. "What did you just say ?" I leaned in and glared at him, fuming. "Yikes ! NOTHING, BYE !" he scrambled out of the room like a mouse. I giggled and followed him downstairs, wishing the happy moments would never end.