Death Is Never Cruel

Death Is Never Cruel

The Strenger

Mayra Lin, 17 years old. She became orphaned after both her parents were victim to stabbing on the streets by some burglers. She didn't have her own house since they were living in rental apartments, but the place she was living could no longer be habitable by herself since her part-time alone could not afford It. She has to look for other places to stay.
Mayra
Mayra
Oh god. Why is it that I can't even have the time to mourn my own parents' death.
She was given a till the end of the month for looking for other place to rent. All the pamplets for houses for rent were lying on the floor amidst them Mayra was lying motionless.
Mayra
Mayra
All this makes me want to just take my own life. Why didn't I go out with them that day...
She remembered the day she saw her parents for the last time. Both of them were asking her to join them on the outing. She had assignments to finish so she couldn't go. Some assignments...which saved her life but drove her to bigeer misery.
Mayra
Mayra
I give up. I can not do this anymore....
Just then the door bell rang *Ding dong*
Mayra
Mayra
...
*ding dong* *ding dong*
Mayra
Mayra
The heck...who is it. I can't go out like this..not with these swollen eyes..
*ding dong*.... The sound of the door bell was getting persistent.
Mayra
Mayra
Duck my life... *Gets up* Coming
Mayra
Mayra
*Standing in front of the door* Who is it?
Mayra
Mayra
Hahhh...*whispers* I swear
Mayra
Mayra
*Opens the door a little to peek outside*
Outside were standing a guy in black blazer and glasses. He looked a lot like her father.
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...
*gives a quiet smile*
Mayra
Mayra
Who are you? what do you need from here?
...
...
Nothing. But can I come in?
Inside Mayra's mind
Mayra
Mayra
*Huh? What is he saying? I don't even know him*
Mayra
Mayra
No? I don't know you so why should I let you in?
...
...
Uhh..yeah right. Sorry. Let me introduce myself.
The guy brings a card out of his chest pocket.
Aeron
Aeron
I'm Aeron. Aeron Lin. Your uncle. *Smiles*
Mayra
Mayra
*I didn't know dad had any brother*
Mayra
Mayra
But I haven't ever heard about having one.
Aeron
Aeron
...
Aeron
Aeron
Actually I had been kicked out of the family long time ago. Only brother was the one I couldn't keep myself away from. So even though he didn't get to meet me too much, as soon as I heard about the news I couldn't help but come here running...and...
Aeron
Aeron
*peeks inside the room* I don't feel like you are having any help from anyone else either.
Mayra
Mayra
*shifts to block his view of the room* Actually I'm doing just fine. So I'd appriciate it if you do not waste my time anymore. *slams the door*
Aeron
Aeron
*Tch* So persistent*whispers*...
Aeron
Aeron
*Shouts* I will be leaving my business card outside. So call me if you need my help.
Mayra
Mayra
*who the heck is this uncle. I can't even confirm his existance from anyone since dad didn't keep in touch with any of his relatives.*
A whole week went by flash and Mayra still couldn't find a decent place for herself.
Mayra
Mayra
*Standing outside their apartment looking at the room from outside* Mom, Dad. What should I do...I can't keep on living In this place anymore...*Tears rolls down on her cheeks*
Aeron
Aeron
You should consider my help.
Mayra
Mayra
*Gasps in shock* What are you doing here...you scared me...
Aeron
Aeron
*smiles* Just came to visit someone in need of help. But her stubborn-ness is not to my liking so I was just waiting here before going back to attend to my business.
Mayra
Mayra
Then just...go ahead. Why are you waiting here. Annoying. *Rubs the tears off her face*
Aeron
Aeron
I can't if you keep doing that.
Mayra
Mayra
Doing what?
Aeron
Aeron
*Points at his cheek* That waterfall....
Mayra
Mayra
*Rolls her eyes* You know what? I'm not in mood of this kind of bullsh#t. So I'll be leaving first.
Aeron
Aeron
*Grabs her hands* Can't you just listen to me? I am here to help you know.
The strength in his hands were too unearthly. Mayra couldn't shake him off at all. She started getting angry and jerked his hand off.
Mayra
Mayra
*shouts* Leave me!!!!
Aerons hands get burnt as she jurked his hand off.
Mayra
Mayra
*gasps* O-oh my god...Sorry. W-what just happened...I'm so sorry...
Aeron
Aeron
*quietly looks at her face* You don't know...?
Mayra
Mayra
Know what..? *Still shocked from what happened*
Aeron
Aeron
You...hahhh... Come with me. *Starts pulling maya towards her apartment*
Mayra
Mayra
W-wait. Why are you dragging me inside?
Aeron
Aeron
*Shouts* Just come with me for a second without shouting will ya...?
Maybe it was the guilt or the authority of the voice that came from him, but Mayra couldn't say anything anymore as they entered the apartment together.
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