Thalia is doing an assignment right now; her neck hurts because she has been bending over to finish it early. After Jasmin's funeral, they need to return to their usual student life.
She let out a sigh and looked at the calendar; they were just a few weeks away from semestral break; she needed to go back to where it all began. She found out that there was actually a place for them to stay. She decided it was best to stay there temporarily and investigate the situation.
Ellese waits for her with each blink of her eyes, her head throbbing as she struggles to relate this incident to their current circumstances.
"Thalia." A call from her sister.
Jenny just smiled at her. She looked at her with concern.
"Are you really going back there?" That was the only question Jenny asked her.
She nodded in response to her question.
She also knew that her sister could see the future.
She didn't keep it a secret from Jenny either, enabling her to finally find the answers to the questions in her mind.
"Jenny, Thalia!" their sibling called them.
She couldn't ask her older brother; she hesitated about what her brother would answer; she was afraid of what she might find out.
They just looked at each other then.
"Ta, you also need to talk to our older brother." Jenny whispered to her.
"I want to do it, but something is holding me back." She said.
"Let's go." Jenny, her sister, just pulled her along so they could go to the dining table.
Felix was waiting for them, happily chatting with their youngest. His brother was off-duty today, so he got home early and has been at home all day.
Thalia will let her tired mind and eyes rest for now; as she closed her eyes, she was engulfed by light, and when she opened them again, she was traveling once more.
She stood up and stared at the table's occupants, as her siblings were absent.
Young ladies were chatting; she recognized them. She frowned at what she saw. She was happily joking with her companions.
During the journey, their faces were clearly visible, unlike during her travels when she couldn't see them.
Thalia saw Ellese laughing happily, with Felisa beside her, and at a table facing the two, she turned her attention to it. She was taken aback, took a small step back, and noticed two Elleses.
She swallowed at that moment, and she was even more startled when she saw Ruth with the three.
What is happening? Why is Ruth there? Thalia was puzzled by what she was seeing and found herself thinking about it.
Suddenly, everything changed, and the atmosphere became heavy; they were still at the table. They sat at the table, silent and filled with sorrow, their once-lively laughter now replaced by grief.
Ruth and Ellese's twins are the only two remaining women.
Am I going crazy? She thought to herself back then.
Chesca? She had heard that name before.
Sister Mikaela, Every time I close my eyes, I remember the incident and the torture Sister Ellese and Sister Felisa endured.
Thalia understood everything; a memory returned to her mind about a news report that her twin had escaped along with her half-sister, whom she had not yet met.
Even Ellese's twin was giving Ruth a hug.
The events unfolded quickly; she saw some doctors attending to Ruth, who seemed uncomfortable, holding her head, and in pain.
Sister Mikaela! Help! It hurts! My head hurts! I would rather not see what Sis Ellese and Sis Felisa are going through again. I no longer want to witness their suffering. She is filled with sadness as she realizes how painful it is.
Ah! Sis! This has already been shouted.
It won't hurt to see what it can do for your sibling.
Your sister's trauma is getting worse, Mikaela. She can't see who is speaking.
W—what can I do to alleviate his trauma? She managed to say it.
Sister Ellese, Sister Felisa Don't leave me here; it's dark; I can't see; I can't see anything.
Do everything to alleviate her suffering.
We have an offer for you, Mikaela. It seems she recognizes the voice; it is familiar to her; she just can't remember whose it belongs to.
W—What is that? Anything.
Ruth lost consciousness.
We need to erase Chesca's memories.
She saw Mikaela's reaction as she looked at her sibling; she couldn't speak right away.
You decide, Mikaela; will you let your sibling be like that all the time? You are the one who can decide.
Why is this voice so familiar to me? She continued to rummage through her mind, trying to identify the owner of the familiar voice.
P ---- Please do, please do, even if she forgets me, as long as she forgets the event that will give her punishment.
She even saw her kiss her on the forehead.
Chesca, come back to me and find me when you remember me, and then I will help you as much as I can. Ruth was the recipient of the last message.
Thalia stood back, perspiring, gazing at the plate before her.
"----Lia"
"Thalia!" Her sister called out to her.
She looked at her siblings then.
How many minutes have I been like this? Thalia found herself questioning in her mind.
She remembered it was 7 PM, but the big clock in their house said 8 PM.
Did I also take an hour? She looked at the worried siblings.
She also looked at Jenny, who was worried about her back then.
Her older brother sighed.
"Greg, get some water for your sister Thalia first."
The youngest just nodded and immediately went down to get something to drink from their fridge.
"Jen, help Greg over there first."
It hesitated to move but still stood up immediately.
Her two siblings are busy. Felix looked at her with a meaningful gaze. He took a deep breath first.
"What do you see on your journey?"
Thalia looked at her brother, wondering if she had heard the question correctly.
"Your spirit is wandering, isn't it?" It asked again.
She swallowed then; she didn't know where to start telling her brother. Felix was waiting for her to answer.
I still can't believe that Ruth is Ellese's sister.
That's why, that's why. She thought to herself.
It came back to her mind that this was a transfer student.
"Brother, are Ruth and Chesca Fuego only one?" she inquired. She asked her brother back.
Her brother was also somewhat surprised by her question.
He sighed.
Her two siblings have returned.
"I guess you all need to know the truth." Her sister looked at them one by one.
Jenny and the others exchanged glances.