chapter 17

Eliza's POV

Back to present.

I woke up by the noise of my alarm clock. I didn't meant to set up the alarm so i turned it off. I want to sleep more because.. I spent whole night crying and broken sleep.

I don't have school today and any other programs. I had.. one but i decided not to go. My phone was switched off so i switch it on. I looked at the time. It's already 8 am.

As soon as i switch on my phone, ttrrriiinnngg.... I was startled by my own phone's ring and was terrified by the number. I didn't want to answer, i want to ignore. I remember Lily's last words to me 'Love my brother ' i still don't have any idea why did she said that? Why did she want me who destinied her to death for her brother?As for him, he saved me. I hesitantly answered it because i don't want to be rude at him. If he want to take revenge, he can. I deserve it. I killed his sister he have the right to blame me even kill me, bully and be mad at me. I decided to accept whatever he says. I don't know why i reacts wierd and scared when i hear her name.I slowly bring my phone close to my ear.

*gulps*

[Hello? Eliza. My lord you answered.]

He said it so fast.

I didn't say anything i was froze because his voice awakened my memories again.

[Eliza, you promised to hangout with me today. Please come. We need to talk]

All i said was "No" then i hang up. I held my head with both of my hands. I was sweating profusely eventhough, AC was on.

I came back to sense when i heard someone banging on my room's door. I opened it. "Eliza, I am taking your books to give to my niece. Your aunt said they are asking for it so long.Give them" Mom. What? I can't give my books to anyone. That's all i have. That's all my happiness is. Aunt has a lot of money but she still wants my stuff.And i am so stressed. "No, mom. She can buy it. I won't give my books." I answered her. I met with her slap. "Don't be arrogant. Do what i said." she shouted. "Why should give it to them?" I asked her again. It was not a first time my parents hurting and abandoning me. I am already fed up with this. I don't think i can handle all these stresses. "What are you going to do with them. Spending all day with them? Huh? They are just wastes. And what are you going to do with your books? You're not going on higher studies. As for your marks, they are just pride. " she sneered. "Wastes? They are not a waste. I spend time with it because you were not there. There is nothing i love other than it.I felt like they me and never felt you loves me" I couldn't control myself. My eyes already filled with tears. Maybe it's just a silly thing to love books but they are not just some books. Her nieces want them because i kept them beautiful. I bought them with my own hard earned money. I kept them in my shelf which i worked hard on. My drawings, songs,stories, novels, poems.. I kept all of it there. They want it because they want to have credit of my talents. It's precious for me like my secret diary.She slapped me again. She was fuming with anger. My dad came from nowhere. "What did you say? You ungrateful bitch" he shouted and slapped me. I am fed up with this. "Get out of my house " he said what i wanted. I smirked "sure, i am just taking my things.. Which. I.bought. myself." I said and closed my door. I don't know where to go but i need to. I took my bags and packed some of my clothes like i said which i bought myself, my books, secret dairy, colours, paints, sketches, pen, bundle of sheets, blanket, bedsheets, pillow covers, Water bottle, mug, documents, certificates, prizes, laptop..... Everything i had was bought by me. They never cared about me but always does to their other kids. They are so lucky.

I let out a sigh. And changed my attire and put my wallet in my pocket.Right now i have around 6000 and 10000 in my bank account.I. made money from some online works with my coding skills. I love learning new things. It was just a curiosity but it actually helped me.I need to rent a small home first. I searched it online and found one. I decided to contact the landlord after leaving this house. When i got out of my room, i saw papers scattered on the table. I didn't run a curiosity so i put on my shoes and was about to step out of the house but... "Wait" my father's rough arrogant voice called out. I sighed and turned around "what?" I asked. "Here, take these papers with you and sign this." Mom arranged the papers and handed it to me. "It's end of all the relations with you" she said. Blood relations can be cut off just by signing paper? How easy? I took the papers and read it.

It says... I am adopted. I am not their daughter. Eventhough they are rude i loved them, i cared about them, i always looked forward for the day they love me and care about me, i thought it's because of the way they are but... I am not the sister my siblings anymore... I don't have parents. I stoop froze but didn't want to express my emotions. The document is to cut off all the relations. It was already signed by them so it is my turn. I did. "Here" i handed one of them and kept the duplicate with me.

Finally stepped out of the house. The door shut behind but i wasn't scared by that noise. I am not scared of them anymore.A sudden relief wash over me. I felt like having freedom.I need to buy a land first. So.. I have to work hard. Buy a small house and i can modify it. I called the landlord and reached the destination. I have to buy some essentials for living. We set a price. It was around 1000 a month. It was a small house with a small kitchen, one bedroom, one living room and a CR. It has a beautiful courted.

I entered the home and...

*sneezes* 1. 2.3

It was so dusted so i decided to clean it first. I need to buy a table, vessels, plate, glass, bed, pillow, stove and some food. I bought broom, dustpan, dustbin, bucket, cup, mop and washing essentials from nearby store.

It was lunch time when i finished cleaned. I didn't had breakfast and now lunch too. I head to the store to buy food and other essentials. I spent 5000 for everything. I returned home.I paid through online at some stores so i still have money in my wallet. I decided to rest first. I was so exhausted and hungry too. I opened a packet of sweet potatoes and cooked it. I don't have energy to cook rice. I ate what i cooked and drank some water. I spent the whole day just by drinking water. I also ate some fruits i bought.

I unpacked my luggages and fitted them to the house. I am thinking of buying it. My landlords is poor and now me too. He is planing to sell it but no one is willing to buy such a small house. But i am. This is indeed enough to be my heaven.

I recalled what happenned today. Tears started streaming down my face. No Elisa, what are you doing? You can't cry. You didn't lose but gained.

I will buy this house. My landlord said he will sell it just at 60,000.it's not worth it but i can do it. Besides, he don't need this home. It's my first home so it will be mine. If i work hard, i can pay my fees. I just need two months. With my skill i can do all this.

My phone started to ring.....

It is.... Claire. It's already 9 pm.

I answered it and decided to listen."H... Hello" i said. He let out a sigh of relief.

[Eliza, where are you? Hey! Listen okay? Don't end the call again please.] He said

"Hmm" that was all i could reply.

[I went to your home but they said you're not their kid]

It sent a shiver through my body.

"Yeah! I am adopted. I knew it just now. And all relations are cut off now." I said calmly and slowly.

[Eliza, can we meet, please?] He pleaded. I can't do this. Tears started to stream down my face. "Please, Claire.. I can't " i said like begging. [Eliza.. Where are you? Please tell me. I wanna see you. Please tell me are you safe? If you're not at home, where are you? Please tell me. Have you had food? Is your health okay? Let me come to you, please] he.. He was... Crying? Oh! No... "Please don't cry" i sobbed with him.

[ sent me your location ]

"It's late. Please go to sleep" i told him

[I can't.. I can't sleep. Please. ]

"Claire, i am okay. I rented a house. I will sent it by tomorrow " i tried to calm him down. Whatever his intensions are i won't let him down. I am accepting it. He sighed. [Fine...i will come tomorrow. Have a good sleep okay? You sound so exhausted. Good night]

He even found i am exhausted. "Good night"