WHO AM I

"Russell,' Richard yelled, and quickly dragged him away from Lee. What does he intend to do now?

"Father, I believe we should pay attention to him,' Lee said.

"What exactly do you mean by 'listen to him?' His mother laughed. "Are we just going to fold our hands and sit in the car, hoping that someone will come and save us?' She yelled.

"Irene,' Richard nearly yelled. "Tell me, Richard, why are you always listening to this boy. What do you see in him, he's nothing more than a bad omen since he came to this family?' She yelled at him. "Will you keep your voice down, and do you realize you're pregnant? He's only a child, so stop belittling him and start respecting yourself,' Richard said, clutching Russell tightly.

"If he says we should wait, we should wait. Because he is the only one who is aware of what is going on?' He elaborated. Irene groaned and burst out laughing. "Is he a God or what? Sometimes I wonder if your brain is still functioning normally.' She rolled her eyes and sat back in her seat. Irene was enraged, and if it hadn't been for her pregnancy. Instead of listening to this stupid child, she could have gotten out of here and found another way, and her husband is even supporting him against his own wife. This child needs to leave her house, but she is unsure how to do so without causing trouble or raising suspicions. She despises Russell so much that even if he needs help, she will refuse and leave him to die or let the wolves eat him, and she is completely unconcerned about him. Lee was raised by his parents and adored Russell as his brother. He does everything for Russell because he adores him. But every now and then, he tries to figure out why his parents are always arguing about Russell, and his mother acts as if Russell isn't her child, while his father insists on calling him his little brother. And, at times, he is perplexed as to why Russell appears strange and different from other children. But was his mother correct when she said he wasn't related to them at all? He still plays with Russell, despite his mother's best efforts to keep him away from him. Russell had become like a brother to him, and he adored him. But there was one thing he noticed about Russell that he didn't think was a good idea to tell his father about, so he decides to keep it to himself. His mother is even worse; he can't tell her anything because she'll get angry at him, which he doesn't want. He was walking towards the veranda one day when he noticed Russell staring at the wall, his eyes widened. Lee approached him and touched his shoulder, electrocuting him. He quickly removed his hand and blew air into his hand with his mouth.

"Russell,' he addressed him. Instead of Russell responding, he looked at him, and his eyes were completely black, filling all of his eye sockets. Russell was so terrified that he staggered, fell down, and continued to push himself backwards. Russell grinned and yelled.

"Solve your mathematics, all the questions you're going to be given aren't in your note at all,' he exclaimed, collapsing on the floor. Lee stood up and gave him a close look. When he realized he wasn't waking up, he lightly touched him, and his body went from warm to cold. He carries him to his bed and places him there. Lee stared at him, and it was strange that he wasn't afraid of him, and that he loved him more than his brother. *He was sent to our family,* Lee reasoned. Yes, he was special to Lee. He never told his father about what he saw, preferring to keep it to himself. It's not as if his father will do anything bad or scold him. But all he wanted to do was keep it to himself. He acted like a brother, doing everything Russell wanted, and he rarely offends Russell or is offended by Russell. They were inseparable, like best friends.

"I'm crazy when I want to do something, and I hope you know that. When I've made up my mind, no one, not even you, can stop me, and there's nothing you can do about it.' She expressed her displeasure. "I'm going to get out of this hell hole where I'm sitting and doing nothing while listening to a child who doesn't know how to take a step in his...his life or even arrange his room. What nonsense,' she grumbled.

"I'm going to leave this damn car, just keep an eye on me." She yelled and leaned back in her seat. Richard decided it was best to ignore her because he knew if he kept talking, things would get out of hand. He kept staring at Russell in his arms, then at his wristwatch. They were all silent after thirty minutes. Lee received Russell from Richard.

"Hold him tight," Richard instructed.

"All right, Father?" He gave a nod. Richard got out of the car, walked to the front seat, opened the car door, got inside, and shut it again. After that, fasten the seat belt.

"You have no idea if this car is going to start, and you're already arranging the seat belt. I'm curious to see where your confidence takes you.' Irene sneered and said. Richard ignored her once more and turned the key to start the car. Lee almost jumped, but then he remembered he was inside the car, and his mother glared at him. Richard was ecstatic and shouted happily as he started driving the car, secretly hoping it wouldn't stop again, and then he returned his gaze to Russell, who was soundly sleeping. He smiled, and while he continued to smile, his wife was staring at him with daggers, and Lee was happy and that was that matters right now.

"I know what you're going to say, Russell,' Richard said, still covering his mouth. "As I previously stated, never reveal your identity to anyone...'

"Who am I, father?' Russell asked absentmindedly. Richard was taken aback because he had not anticipated Russell's question.

"Why, was the unexpected question. I'm your father, Russell, and don't ever forget that,' he pretended to laugh, and instead of Russell laughing with him. He just stared at him, and his eyes widened. He quickly stood up, pushed his father, and began running and running. He came out of his house and shoved the gateman. Richard yelled for the guards to stop him, but they were too late. Russell had already exited the gate and was running and running and running. Someone was crying out to him and he was hearing voices. Russell was begged to save them, and by their smell, he knew how many people were crying for help, so he kept running. Then he noticed his legs were growing fangs, and they came out through his shoes, which scared him. He looked around and saw no one, so he kept running, and when he got close to where he was hearing the voices, he stopped. He noticed eight girls were tied and burst the door with his leg to quickly untie the girls, and they were immediately untied. They ran away except for one, and they just stared at each other.

"Tell me who you are.' The girl inquired, and Russell continued to stare at her before saying. "My name is Russell, and you are,' he said as he extended his hand for a handshake, and the girl did the same. The girl hesitated before handing him a handshake as well. Russell took a look around and inquired. "What exactly is this location?'

"You have no idea what this place is.' She sounded taken aback.

"Nope. I decided to investigate after hearing voices calling out to me. Oh, those voices were unbearable. Russell sighed as he asked, "How did you guys get the strength to shout like that?"

"What exactly do you mean by unbearable, and how did you know we were here, and who are you?' She inquired.