CHAPTER 12

"Mommy? Why is my eyes different from everyone else?" the little 8 year old girl asked as she stood at the doorway of her bedoom in the house.

"Liz. Why do you ask that?" in heart she knew this day would come. The girl walked towards her mother who was sitting on a chair by the window.

"Because everyone was saying about it." her innocent eyes looked up at her. It was a mixture of red and blue. Her mother sighed.

"Listen here Liz. No matter what you look, your still my precious daughter. And about your eyes. It's not weird." the woman smiled at the girl, pulling her daughter onto her lap. Petting her head softly.

"Then why are my eyes different? " the girl frowned at her mother but she only smiled reassuringly at the girl.

"My father used to have the same eyes as you. Though different colour of red and gold, it's still the same." her mother chuckled lightly as the girl blinked, taking a while to process her words. "You're a smart girl, Liz. Smarter than anyone of your age should, your brother may too be the same, that's why.." she trailed off.

"Mommy? What's wrong?" the girl lifted her small hand onto her mother's cheek when she frowned in silence.

"Promise me, Liz. Whatever happens to me or your father, you would protect your brother and yourself. " the girl was clearly confused at her request bit nonetheless nodded.

"I promise."

"Alright. Now it's time for bed. " the girl then left her and went to changing into her pajamas and went to bed. The woman sat silently on the chair, turning to look at the full moon. She sighed.

"If only you knew the truth Liz.. That my family is filled with corrupted people after you two..." then she felt arms warped around her shoulders as she leaned into the source. He planted a kiss on the side of her head. She sighed again and stood up and left the room with her husband.

But she didn't know that at that time, her daughter was still fully awake then, hearing her mother's leaving words that night..

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Annalissa woke up from that dream. It's been ages since she had dreams of her past. The last one was.. 5 years ago. Her past was confusing even for her. Beside here was a sleeping Alec who was curled into her side.

"If only you knew the truth Liz.. That my family is filled with corrupted people after you two..."

She never met her mother's side of the family before except for her uncle whom she hasn't seen since she was a kid. Her mother never fully explained why they didn't meet, but only told her that they were bad. Looking down at Alec, she brushed his hair that fell back, earning a soft smile from him. Looking over him to the nightstand, she saw the time.

02: 48AM

It was still early for a Saturday so she yawned and lay back down to sleep. As she closed her eyes, she had a bad feeling that things were going to get bad very, very soon..

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The morning that day at the mansion was lively. With Milliana and Maria there, they cooked breakfast with Alec who was intrigued by their antics. Annalissa was dragged by Milliana, the woman knew fully well for the teenager's miraculous sense of cooking though she was unable to taste her food as a liability.

A little Miss Perfect indeed. Her smarts and physics. But as a result she lacked the ability to taste and react to emotions. Most would call her an emotionless monster who knew not of pain. Milliana was always furious at those inconsiderate jerks but Annalissa assured her she didn't mind.

But that didn't stop Milliana from lashing out when they took things too far though.

She can be as scary as Annalissa's cold glare If she wants to.

Anyway, the boys and some girls who stayed over was obviously surprised by the breakfast they made that morning. Even more when she said Annalissa had helped made then. They all turned to the girl who was standing nonchalantly at the corner glaring at the wall in front of her. Then she turned to them with the same look that made them turned back to the table of food and started eating. They all moaned at the rich taste of food.

Annalissa merely raised a brow at their antics. She almost never cooks since it would be useless for her liability. But she sometimes did when Alec requests it. This time though, she was forcibly pulled into the kitchen when she walked down the hallway with Alec by her side. Throwing pots and pans at her to cook. She complied though, mixing everything up with some spice. She could never refuse Milliana though not so much of her husband.

When Alejandro finally appeared with Henry by his side, they blinked at the feast of pancakes, scrambled eggs and fresh breads on the table. They looked at Milliana on surprise as Alejandro went to her side and hugged her and kiss the crown of her head, earning some whipping sounds from the guys. She suggested a look to Annalissa who was still glaring at the wall though she seemed deep in thought.

"Lisa! What should we do today?" Alec jumped from his stool as he went to Annalissa's side. Finally coming out of her reverie, she looked down at Alec's curious face.

"What ever you want." she said nonchalantly.

"Then can we go to the theme park?!" Theme park? Annalissa thought in confusion. Was there one here?

Obviously seeing Annalissa's confusion -though her face was still emotionless- Alejandro piped in from Milliana's side. "There's one at Central City. An hour drive from here."

"Do you want to?" Annalissa asked.

"Yeah! Oh. Can Maria and Sheila come too?" Alec asked, pouting with his puppy eyes. Almost everyone in the room groaned from it. Annalissa simply raised her brow at him. She was used to it, as long as she didn't stare at him too long she wouldn't fall for it.

"Ask them." two words was all it took for Alec to jump in glee. He ran from Annalissa to Milliana and Maria, asking them if they would come. Nothing to do for the day, they agreed. A few guys from the group also wanted to go, this made Henry shook his head muttering 'kids'.

So to say, it was an unexpected trip to the theme park that day.

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Xavier was playing his Wii when at home when the doorbell to his house rang.

"Xavier, will you get that?" he groaned, pausing his game, he got up and went to the door. Opening it with an annoyed 'what' he blinked at the visitor.

He blinked and blinked, rubbing his eyes to check he was hallucinating. When he realise he wasn't, he blanched. Annalissa was at his doorstep frowning with Alec laughing at his reaction to them.

"What..?" he asked. Was these two days a miracle or something? Yesterday, she smiled, then when they last talked she said all those bitter words to him and now she's at his doorstep? It must be Milliana. Yeah that's right, it must be that woman's magic on her. He got to ask her to stay longer, maybe even forever.

"Is Sheila here?" Alec chimed, snapping Xavier out of his thoughts. He looked down at him in surprise as if he wasn't there before. "Yeah.. she's with my mum. Why?"

At the same time, his mother, Elise, came out from the kitchen and to the door behind him. "Xavier? Who is it?" Alec smile brightens with Elise pushed Xavier aside to see. Ignoring his protest. "Oh my! Anna and Alec! What brings you here?"

"Alec was to go to the theme park and he wants to go with Sheila." Annalissa stated, frowning at her brother. She was still bothered by that dream this morning. Xavier raised an eyebrow at her, thinking what got her up today?

Elise was happy since her husband had left on one of his bisiness trip for a few days so she was bored stuck at home. She called Sheila over to the door. "Yes Mommy? "

"Do you want to go to the theme park with Alec?" her emerald eyes shone with excitement when 'theme park' was mentioned as she furiously nodded.

"Great! Then will pack for a few. Can you wait for us?" Elise asked excitedly when Xavier cut in.

"What do you mean 'we'?"

" Yes. We are going. Any objections? " Elise asked with a stern gaze that made Xavier shut up. He gulped, shaking his head frantically no. Then she left with a smile as if that didn't just happen. Alec who was staring at Elise's retreating figure, tugged on Annalissa's pants.

"Elise is like Milly when she's angry.." then Alec shuddered in fear as he remember the horrible, horrible sounds of pain he heard to the victims to her wrath.. Annalissa just twitched her finger as if remembering the same.

Her victims all end up in the hospital after all...

When Elise came out all pack with an excited Sheila and a grumbling Xavier. They left to the theme park.

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When they arrived, they all split into 3 groups. The boys from the gang in one. Alejandro, Henry, Milliana and Elise in another. And Annalissa, Xavier and the kids in the last.

"Lisa! Can we play there?" Alec asked as the girls nodded enthusiastically. He was pointing at a roller coaster ride. She just shrugged while Xavier just stared at it with worried eyes. Then they came across a sign to the ride when they got in line.

Children under age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult during the ride.

They all then turned to Xavier, staring at him with judging eyes. Their stares made him sputter in nervousness, edging him that he would not like their idea. "W-What?"

"It says we need an adult. " Maria started.

"Yeah..? "

"And you're 18" Sheila continued. Xavier gulped, definitely not liking where this is going.

"So you're legal to bring us there!" Alec cheered as they gaze at him with wide shining eyes. Annalissa just stood in the sidelines, clearly no intention of helping him.

After a few moments, he finally sighed. Giving up, he dialed Elise's number, asking permission to ride it. When he got it, they took off. Annalissa who was silent kept looking back as if someone was watching them. But decided to shrugged it off as nothing.

Little did she know how true her assumption was..

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Author Note.

I'm having a bad.. bad day. I'm suffering from a mild fever and a stuffy nose and a sore throat..

Xavier: what the hell?

Sheila: I hope you get better soon..

Yeah.. me too. Anyway. Thanks for reading my book.

Alec: What if we make it worse? (Has an evil glint in his eyes)

What..?

Annalissa: (eyes him warily ) what are you planning..

Alec: nothing! (Whistle innocently )

Well.. I better leave before he plans to make it worse.. I'm warning you Aleckay Zephyr Winters. Don't. You. Dare.

Alec: What?

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