*Chapter 26: I'm Back, Brother...

Leiro's PoV

I slowly opened my eyes when I felt severe pain in my left arm. I was a little shocked when I noticed my left arm was hanged close to me, cemented and in a slingbag.

I was also surprised by those around me- the background of my room was all white, many hospital supplies were placed on a desk about two meters from me, and there was also a dextrose holder near my bed. Seconds passed as I looked up the wall clock, I remembered everything- about the accident that happened just a few hours ago, and about my rescue of Lunely.

"Um, excuse me Miss Nurse ... How are my companions? Lunely, how are you?" I slowly turned and smiled at a nurse who was busy listing things in the record book when she suddenly stood up and ran out of my room.

Eep.. That was painful. Ignoring my question just like that ... Hehe. Well, I just forced myself not to think that as I look at my left arm. Oh yes, I used my arm to block all debris that almost pierced Lunely- particularly that glass window that shattered into pieces. In the end, I don't regret what I did. This is nothing compared to Lunely's safety.

"Oh, Mr. De Guzman ... You're awake. How are you feeling now?" A doctor asked me a question as the nurse insisted on writing my remarks in a slip.

"We managed to remove all debris that penetrated in your left arm, as well as cementing your arm since we saw a small fracture on the radius. We can be assured that you are far from disaster. For now, we suggest that you will stay in bed until the observations are complete. "

I just smiled and thanked the doctor for doing this to me Yet, deep inside me I don't think about my condition now. What I've think most is what happened to Lunely and the others-

"Um, Doc? How are my colleagues? How about Lunely, Doc? How is she?" I suddenly asked the doctor as he just smiled at me back.

"Don't worry, all of your friends are alright. They were in the same room and luckily, the wounds inflicted by the women colleagues are just minor. We also saw a large wound on the head of the man with you but he's okay now."

Suddenly, I heard loud knocks on my door. The nurse was about to open the door when it suddenly opened, and out came Lunely who was crying while Mark was preventing her from entering my room.

"Let me go, Mark said! I just want to hug Lei, are you deaf?! Mark, let me go!" I just sighed in relief, knowing that Lunely is still showing her tsundereness after all of what happened.

Second passed Mark suddenly released Lunely when she ran into my room. He saw my left arm hanging close to me, as well as my smiling face because I saw him standing in front of me. She slowly stared at me for a moment, and finally surrendered herself.

She suddenly bowed her head as her bangs covered her entire eyes. I can feel that she will be going to cry anytime soon.

"... You almost died but you still tried to sacrifice for me ..."

"Because I love you Lunely ... And no matter what happens I will do everything to make you safe." I quickly answered, as tears slowly fell from Lunely's eyes. I suddenly noticed her trembling on her pose while clenching her fists.

"Um, Doc... Can you leave us for a moment?" I asked the doctor with a smile, as he just nodded and slowly walked out of my room. The nurse also went with her, and I also saw Yusarine and Mark just looking at us. I just nodded as a sign that Lunely and I would be okay when Mark gently closed the door of my room.

Now it's just Lunely and me.

"Now, how are you now Lunely? Are you okay?" I asked him, but he did not answer. She kept on clenching his fists. Tears also continued to trickle down her eyes as she slowly came closer to me.

Without hesitation I received a loud slap from Lunely. My heart stopped, and all of a sudden, she cried out.

"That's enough Lei!" She shouted, when her whole voice echoed inside my room. "I don't want to see you sacrifice yourself for me Lei! Honestly, you'd better just let me die on my own! It's really painful Lei! It's really painful of seeing you suffer just because of me!"

A tear streamed down my left eye. Lunely was about to grab me when I tried to block it with my right arm. But instead of slapping me, Lunely suddenly hugged me- but to the point that she couldn't move my left arm. Lunely started to cry when I felt the tightness of her hug.

"Lunely ... Of course I will never leave you, okay? I promised you, didn't I? That no matter what happens, I will never leave you. This arm of mine, I'd rather lose my arm than losing you..." I smiled at her when she suddenly got angry as she slowly pounded her fists towards my chest- yet on a cuter way.

"Oh yes Lei... I'll tell you something. But don't be surprised okay?" He told me when I was suddenly a little surprised. I tried to calm down when I felt a familiar aura near the door of my room.

"It's about your little sister, Liana-"

I was suddenly surprised when someone opened the door of my room. My eyes widened, as well as my heart throbbed so fast when I saw someone familiar with the posture of entering my room.

There is a small child along with a woman- she is about the same age as Lunely, with that black twin-tails I always cherished of. We stared at each other as I suddenly missed those rosy cheeks that I always pinched whenever I am happy, and those blue eyes that always brightened my mood.

"Liana! Aren't you listening?! Didn't I tell you to come in when I gave the signal-"

"I-I'm sorry, Lou, but I really can't wait outside. This moment, there are no more rehearsals or initiatives to be done here ..." He slowly entered my room when Lunely was silent at the same time.

"All these years I looked for you, don't you know that? Thinking that you're dead really broke my heart... But when I read your diary, I suddenly found hope... A hope that I could see you again .. "

I tried to wipe away my tears as Liana stared at me, with that pleading expression on her face. I suddenly laughed when I saw that, remembering those past days that I always see that expression of his.

"Liana ... Where were you when I was looking for you?!" I suddenly shouted at her, for the reason that she suddenly ran towards me to hug me. I tried not to hug her but because I could do nothing but to stroke her head while we were still crying ...

At that moment... The whole room was filled with tears, while Liana begged me.

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Lilith's PoV

"Forgive me Kuya Lei !!!" I shouted at him as I tried to bury my head in his chest. I could feel the sobs of her crying as I still tried to beg.

"I'm scared Kuya Lei... I'm scared of what Professor will do to you if I don't do what he wanted me to do before. Yes, at first he wanted to kill you brother... But as the time passes, let's say you made me feel like I am your little sister... Something I only feel once in a while in other people ... "

I cried even more as I suddenly felt brother Lei hugging me, even though it's just his right arm.

"That's why, I made a set-up. Everything that happened to us... It's all pure set-up, brother Lei. I tried to fake the death because I know it's for you brother... I already know you think I just don't care about leaving but you're wrong Brother! "

I tried to hide my whole face in his chest so he wouldn't see me crying, because I knew he would be hurt even more when he saw me like this.

"If you want proofs Lei, you can ask me. I know everything about what Ms. Lilith did-" We suddenly turned to Charlotte as she was speaking when Lou suddenly stopped her.

"Can you just shut up Charlotte?!" Lunely suddenly shouted at her, for the reason that brother Lei and I both laughed.

"I appreciate your help Charlotte. But it's okay now. I'll be the one to explain to my brother-"

"There's no need, Liana. I've heard enough."

"B-But... Brother Lei-"

"Hush now, Liana ... I know you. Even though you wanted to kill me then but I know that there is still love left in your heart- a love that you once hide to other people because it is full of hatred. That's why, I tried to give that love as much as I could. I tried to accept you as my little sister even though that's how you behave. And it seems like I made my wish come true..."

Brother Lei was still crying but I can see that he's happy. So this is how he feels every time he sees me. I'm so happy...

"Brother Lei ... I know my question is still painful and a bit wrong but, will you accept me again as your little sister? I-It's okay with me if you won't, I'll accept it brother-" I asked him when he suddenly stopped me and smiled.

"Even before that, I considered you as my little sister Liana. And that feeling won't be faded away. No matter what happens, you're still little sister Liana."

"Brother Lei... Thank you..."

My joy and tears subsided when I heard that. I tried to hug him again and thanked him. Now, I no longer feel resentment from him.

"Thank you brother Lei ... You didn't give up looking for me even though you knew you would never see me again, even though you are not my blood relative and I am not your real little sister, you still have not forgotten me- I'm happy now Brother ... Now that you know about Professor Seth, I know that we are together to end this problem. "

"Yes Liana. But don't leave me again, okay?" Brother smiled at me when I suddenly stood up from hugging him. I adjusted my blouse first as I saw him I wondered why that was done. "Wait... Liana? Is there a problem?"

"Actually, brother Lei. Liana isn't my real name. It's just my code name so you don't know my real name. Sorry about it brother..."

"Well, to be honest, I'm used of calling you Liana. It's as cute as it sounds but, what's your real name, if I could ask?" brother Lei asked me as I just smiled and reached my hand to him.

"Brother Lei, I want to start again from the beginning. I want to make new memories with you brother. So please, from now on, let's forget what happened about Liana and start a new life together. Is it okay with you, brother Lei?"

Brother Lei just smiled when he gently held my hand and smiled. "Yes... Liana. Let's start all over again."

We showed a smile to each other when I suddenly spoke, as if it was our first time meeting each other...

"Hi brother Lei. From now on, I will be your little sister, and it is a promise that I will never forget. And from this day on, call me by my real name, Lilith."

"Lilith De Guzman."

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