Crimson Nemesis (Mitolohiya Series #3)

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Lolo Antonio took me in as if I'm his son. Siya lang yung tumanggap sa'kin. And he never leaves me. Even though he knew my dark side, trinato niya akong pamilya. Unlike my aunt who plotted to kill me for a long time, iba si Lolo.

Unlike my aunt, isa siya sa sumuporta sa'kin, even if I told him there's no need for him to pay for my expenses, he sends me an allowance even if he's busy with business. Simula noong mawala si Mama, ang laki ng naging epekto nito para sa'kin.

"Ma, I hate them.. I hated those dirty politicians. Dahil sa kanila, nawalan ako ng nanay!" Sigaw ko

"Anak..."

Pinunasan ko yung luha ko. Everytime I think about it, rage comes to my heart. Wala ako ibang maramdaman kung hindi galit.

"So, revenge is not the way to make them pay. Yes, we live in cruel world, unfortunately with the government we have, mas natatabunan ang tao ng kasinungalingan. But you don't need to be like them. Deep in that heart, I know that you're a sweet boy,"Mom pointed at my heart.

"Do you know why I named you Rebel? Not just because of being a rebellious Demigod. It was deep, if you ask me." Mom said.

"Mom!"Sigaw ko at namula na lang ako.

Hinawakan ni Mom yung mukha ko and then hinimas niya ang buo kong mukha and she stared at me, "I named you Rebel because you're creative. Your heart's desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure.

Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work. So when people hear the name Rebel, they perceive you as someone who is stimulating, idea generator, talkative, and charismatic.

You can attract, influence, and inspire people. You radiate a potential for success that attracts others to your cause.You have a deep well of feelings and an intense inner world. Energetic, thorough, kind-natured, and perfectionist are some of the words that can describe you."

I couldn't help but to smile. All I thought is that I was nothing but a rebellious kid just like what she's saying pero iba pa pala yung pagkakakilala ni Mama tungkol sa'kin. I never thought that it was deeper than that. And I like this name, it's because Mom named me.

It's because I was named by the top journalist, Rebecca Diamond Apoian. Kaya para sa'kin nag-iisa si Mama. She is the first woman that I ever loved there's no doubt.

"And I believe Rebel that you can become the hero that you wished to be." She smiled at me.

Ngumiti naman na si Mama at hinila niya ako, "Now, you need to go. You still have some job to do, right? Just hearing that you grown up into a fine man masasabi ko na napalaki ka ni Dad ng maayos."

She bit her lip at tinignan na lang niya ako at tumulo ang luha ni Mom. She covered her mouth and she couldn't stop herself.

"Parehas nga tayo. Iyakin ka rin, e!"Sigaw ko

"You're quite mean to your dead mother you know! It's just I feel like I don't want to let you go. Sana nakita kitang lumaki. Kapag umiiyak ka, sino ang magpapatahan sa'yo? Kapag nadapa ka, sino ang magagamot ng mga sugat mo?" She asked. Patuloy lang na umiiyak si Mama and she looked at me seriously.

"When you get rejected, who will console you? At sa pagbibinata ko, sinong sasama sa'yo kapag nagpatuli ka?"

"Mom! Fuck, I'm 20!" Halos mamula yung mukha ko dahil sa mga binanggit niya. Come on, I'm not a kid anymore.

"Oh, sush! You're still my baby and you will always be. At higit sa lahat, gusto ko na ako ang magsabit sa'yo ng medals mo sa graduation. I want to treat you on your birthdays and spend Christmas and Valentines with you. Anak, dami kong nasayang. Because I left this world too soon. Dahil aga kong nawala dahil sa pagkamatay ko sa kamay ng mga politicians." Mom said