I SILENTLY stared at the emptiness. I could see from the veranda the lights in the neighborhood. I gasped. How I wish I could be one of them --- an ordinary person who is free to live as normal.

I am KEINTH LUCAS HARRISON, from the best clan in the town of Sta. Monica. I have no friends, and I used to be alone since then. But I'd rather be like this, than let other people know my secret, or should I say .. My family's SECRET.

Forbidden Love!

A week had passed since that hellish date happened. A week had passed since I last saw Fire.

I bought a bouquet of purple hyacinths. This flower means asking for forgiveness. I want to apologize for dragging her in such perilous situation.

I was about to knock on her door when Aling Maria, one of her neighbors told me, "Son, Fire isn't there. He left a few days ago." She is sweeping her backyard full of dry leaves.

"Ahh, is that so? I'll be right back." I smiled at her.

"Have you been locked up for a week? Your skin is so pale, son! Oh my, you should probably go outside. It's bad for the body not to be exposed!" Iiling-iling pa na sabi ni Aling Maria.

"That's why. I have so much work to do." I glanced at my wristwatch, it's 5:30 in the morning.

"Which Maria, do you want me there?" I offered. I will ask about Fire.

Chapter 48