Secret Identity

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Nathalie

It was the first time I met Darius, and from that moment I really wanted him to notice my existence. And I have to admit that I'm a bit attracted.

Darius is a tall guy, his skin is white and he has a brown wavy hair, same color with his cold eyes. He has thick eyebrows, pointed nose and pinkish lips.

His foreign blood is undeniable.

His cold aura is so strong and he's a quite type which I like because it kinda brings a mystery vibe.

He looks so preserve and really mysterious.

I asked some of the exchange students here about him and most of them told me that he is a snob and he doesn't like to talk to anyone.

Darius doesn't have friends and he's always alone.

A total introvert it is.

I think that man has build so many walls around his heart and make sure that no one will be able to break it.

But,

Sometimes you don't need to break those walls, you just have to climb it to see what's hidden behind and what's really inside.

And maybe I can do that.

Okay.

Kinakabahan talaga ako. Hindi ko kasi alam kung pano sya ia-approach.

Ah basta!

Gusto ko pa ring subukan makipag-kaibigan sa kanya. Gusto ko syang makilala.

***

I was beyond happy nang malaman kong classmates kami kaya naman hindi ko na pinalagpas ang pagkakataon at talagang kinapalan ko na ang mukha ko.

He looks so pissed when I sat besides him. Kahit gaano nya pa itago yung nararamdaman nya, kita ko sa mata nitong naiinis sya. Ang astig nya nga magalit e, hindi nakakatakot. Chill lang.

Oh boy, I'm whipped.

I started some conversation pero he was not responding, so I teased him and pretended that I thought he's a mute.

I mentally laughed when he actually says 'Hi'

He's letting me climb those walls and that's a good start.

Then he was displaying many facial expression the next day when I talked to him. He was so cute and he doesn't look like a robot anymore.

Sinusubukan nya pa rin itago minsan yung emosyon nya but I knew better.

He frowns.
He glares.

I think he subconsciously doing that.

Masyado nya kasing binabantayan ang sarili nya.

Sa mga sumunod na araw ay mas lalo akong naging eager but he was firm and he's not really talking to me.

Until one day I saw him sleeping at the same spot in the library where I first met him.

He was crying.

Ano kayang napapanaginipan nito?

"Mommy..." his voice was so broken and yet it was full of love. I don't know how to explain it. He looks so vulnerable.

I sat besides him and I caress his face. I wipe his tears using my thumb and that made him awake.

He suddenly smile.

But it was a fake one. He was hurt of something that related to his mom.

Maybe we're on the same situation. Maybe he was also hurting for what happened to his mom.

I really want to ask some questions but his expression suddenly change so I shrugged it away.

***

Mister Wiever fetch me from the university. I'm really excited to go home because I want to tell mother and father that I audition for the upcoming contest in our school.

As soon as I entered the house I run towards the living room where they usually stay and talk.

I gasp at what I saw and quickly turn around. I was so speechless.

Did I just witnessed them kissing?

I felt my cheeks blush.

I need to go somewhere and gave them some privacy. I need to get out of here.

Pero bago ko pa mai-hakbang ang mga paa ko, dad already noticed me.
"Hey Princess, you're already here"

I gulp before I looked at them " Abeoji, I promise I didn't saw anything" I denied. Napaangat ang dalawang kilay nito.

"Hmmm?"

"Popo" I blurt out and his ears suddenly turn red. "Mianhamnida Abeoji, Jinjja mollayo" he cough.

"Gwaenchana" tumango-tango lang ito. He's still embarrassed whenever I saw him and mom kissing. Abeoji is so shy.

"You're so cute when you're embarrassed Yi Jeon." mommy gave dad a peck on his lip which made him blush more.

I instantly cover my eyes. Gosh. Mom is so bold.

"I think that helps me, I remember something." narinig kong sabi ni mommy. "Well, I remember our honeymoon in Paris. Do you want me to tell what happened?" agad kong tinakpan ang tenga ko. Ayokong marinig.

"I'm glad you remember something Love, but I think what you said is enough." ngumiti lang si mommy at tumango. These past few days she was able to remember something about her and dad. She feel a bit dizzy after but yeah, it's a great progress.

"I love you." mom told dad. Okay. This is too much sweetness, ant might bite her if she won't stop.

"Na do"

I quickly interrupt them when the atmosphere got really weird. So, before they could do something that not suitable for young audience I told them that I joined a contest.

Their attention quickly diverts on me.

Phew! Thank goodness!