Chapter Two

After getting ready, wearing a long pastel-blue dress with low ponytail hairstyle, mom and I drove in the venue.

Today's my Grandparents' wedding anniversary. The call time is 5pm so I still have time to enroll before getting ready.

"Now child, loose that face of yours and try to smile at the other guests. Make yourself comfortable at anyway, try making friends, have fun but not too much of course. On top of all that, don't make anything that'll lead yourself into an embarrassment." and here comes the never ending rules.

Anyways, I just nodded and look outside until we're at our destination. The venue is being held at a hotel. In my advantage, my grandparents made a reservation room for the relatives so if ever I got bored in the party, there'll be no problem for me. Hassle-free.

I quickly unbuckle my seat belt and get off of the car. Just a few seconds, my mom followed.

"Child, remember what I said. Keep yourself out of trouble.." I nodded at her. She's wearing a fitted-silver dress with her hair's in a fancy bun. "..and please smile."

I showed her her smile to assure her before heading to the entrance.

A security asked for our invitation before entering. Mom showed our silver invitation (silver for proof of being a relative) and a personnel immediately escorted us to our area.

My mom introduced me to several unfamiliar people, maybe because my memories aren't with me. Some complimented me and tried to make a conversation yet some felt my discomfort of being surrounded and just smiled and politely nodded as a greet.

The socializing has ended as soon as my grandparents finally showed up. They gave their speech and thank you's and not much longer ended.

Just like I thought of going up in my designated room, my grandparents made an appearance in front of me.

"Evening apo." My lola, she's a sweet one yes, but strict as well.

"Good evening lola. Congrats on yours and lolo's wedding anniversary." Is it just me or my lips are slightly shaking with all the smiling I did?

"Thank you dear. How are you enjoying the night?--oh Violly!" aaaand she's gone.

My grandfather isn't talkative at all. If he's going to open his mouth, he'll be talking about business. That's what mom said.

Gosh, I need to find mom--found you!

"Excuse me, mom?" she glanced at me and excused herself to her amiga "can I go outside at least? I need air, my head's aching" I smiled at her amiga when I noticed her glances at me.

"Aching? Do you need to go to the hospital? I'll call Lando to drive you..?" Napangiti ako, atleast she's worried.

"No need" saying while shaking my head.

"Alright then, call when you can't handle the pain or you need me ok?" She kissed my cheek and went back to talking to her friends.

I made my way to the hotel's garden. My eyes automatically landed on the bench that you can usually see at parks or somewhere. I quickly sit and let out a deep sigh as I close my eyes.

"Gah. I feel like my cheeks and jaw just went into a battle from all that smiling.." I massage my cheeks and jaw. Then my eyes open and I stare at my legs hidden by my dress. "My feet are also hurting..." i gave them a massage too.

"You look tired."

"Yeah, socializing are tiring." I absentmindedly answered.

"Are you ok?"

"Im ok, but my feet feels like they're turning into one of the..octopus'..tentacles..?" I quickly roam my eyes.

Not in the front...at the back?

I forced myself to stand fast to look behind but it caused me, nearly falling.

"Woah!" said the voice, who also caught me on time.

"Argh, wait.." it feels like my world is spinning with the throb starting to worsen. I pressed both my hands on my head as I shut my eyes tighter.

"Hey, are you okay?" The voice.

I shake my head 'No'. It's becoming worse.

"Call help. Please." I felt him guiding me to sit down

"Stay here."

Flashes of scenarios are suddenly engulfing my mind. A guy...bat...he's like punching me...my faint cries and pleas are also there.

"Dessy! Here. " I slightly opened my eyes and saw my mom handing me my meds and a glass of water. I quickly took it and gulped it down. It's a capsule so no hassle.

I close my eyes tight while waiting for the medicine to work while mom just waits and rubs my back. As soon as the medicine worked and the pain subsided I open my eyes and look at my surrounding.

"Are you ok now?" I look at my mom's face, there's worry plastered in her face. I nod. "Come on dear, it's time for you to rest." I agreed before roaming my sight.

The guy from earlier is there and looking at me. I cant read his expression though so I just looked away. Mom is guiding me inside and there's also a helper.

"DESIREE you can lay down there now." she said as she close the door of my room before she dims the light in my room.

"I'm fine here mom. I'll rest after you leave." it sounds rude but she knows I dont mean it that way.

"Fine. Rest ok?" she kissed my cheek, "call me if something happens." she reminded me before going out.

Now that Im alone, I can finally think of the scenarios that flashes in my mind earlier.

Wait I need a shower...

I took my clothes off and let my hair down before going inside the restroom. I put my hair in a high bun before entering the shower. I have finished my night routine and all but what i saw when I had a headache, i still cant get it out of my head.

Who's the man? He definitely is a part of my past. The police mentioned something about my father abusing me in the past.

"That man is my dad?" I can see the confusion in my own reflection as I stare at myself at the mirror.

The doctor reminded me before discharging me that my head will hurt if I’ll push my brain to its limits or If I get too stressed or tired

Maybe if I just push it a little more it won't hurt? I thought to myself. I shrugged that thought off. No. I can't take the risk, the pain is unbearable.

I’ll just talk to mom about it, first thing in the morning.

I repeatedly nod as if I'm agreeing to myself as I prepare myself to sleep.

..but, who's the guy that helped me earlier though?

That thought vanished as my sleepiness took over me.