The Moonlight Lilac Chapter 14: 2 - THE ONE WITH THE INTERVIEW 1.3

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**CHAPTER 2 – THE ONE WITH THE INTERVIEW 1.3**

My arm was hit by the way he swung the broken glass. I felt the sharp end of that broken glass touched my skin and a quick sharp pain. I didn't care because he would have had more of an opportunity to attack me if I had thought about my wound first.

I quickly grabbed the glasses he was holding. When I caught them, I threw them away and I tackled him as fast as I could. We both fell onto his bed. I was under him because I hugged him from behind and I was holding both of his hands tightly.

"Ms. Parker!" I heard Dahlia shout.

"It's fine." I told her. I gave them the don't come near look. My hug will get even more lost as I try to struggle when they come closer.

He was so strong. I hugged him tighter because I thought he might tackle me back if he wasn't around.

I can feel the pain on my right arm. I know that it's bleeding as I can see red on my long sleeve. What did I come here for? I thought I was just here for an interview. I wasn't informed that there was going to be a beating.

I haven't passed that game yet! Your decisions in life, Sky!

"LET ME GO!!!"

"Shhhh, calm down. You're safe. You're safe..."

"FUCK YOU!! I'LL HURT YOU!!!"

"I'm here. Priam, please. You're safe. I won't hurt you."

I tightened my hug and slowly reached for his cheek with my right hand. I gently touched his face, wiping his tears away.

While we were in that position, a painful memory ran through my mind. The day after my father's funeral…

Every nightmare I went through during those times is still very clear. Repeated nightmares that give me no peace, morning or night.

Whether I'm asleep or awake, I see that exact scenario in front of me. It's like reliving that one bad memory again and again.

My father died in my arms, asking for my forgiveness. In my arms he gradually lost his life. I can still remember his lifeless eyes piercing through my soul. The sudden influx of people around, including the police and ambulance. They were all pulling me away from him. But I couldn't let him go and I hugged his lifeless body tightly, praying to all gods and saints, asking for a miracle. Offering everything I can give in exchange for my father's life.

"Dad, wake up... wake up... I forgive you. Let's go home. Please, please dad. Please! Wake up..."

I felt my eyes getting heavy and my tears slowly falling. I hugged Priam as if I were hugging my father.

And then I started humming…

I hummed to the tune of Brahms' lullaby.

Before, whenever I woke up from a bad dream, I would always cry and I'm always calling my mother while crying. Mama would always come to my rescue. From her room, she would run into my room and hug me. And then she'd hum the same lullaby I'm humming right now.

That's what calms me down.

People that are broken, you don't need to be scared of them. They are already scared. Don't add salt to their wounds by showing them fear. Instead, make them feel that you understand their pain, make them feel safe.

I just kept humming, and I could feel Priam's relief. He wasn't resisting my embrace anymore, so I slowly let him go. But he's still sobbing.

I felt his arm wrapped around my waist and his face buried in my neck.

"They took her away from me. I'll never see her again. I wasn't able to do anything. I was young...I just stood there and watched." he whispered between his sobs.

"I'm so sorry, Priam..." that was all I could say in response to what he said and gently stroked his back.

I felt the bed sinking behind Priam and a figure approaching him. It's her twin sister. She hugged her brother tightly.

She looked at me and smiled. She muttered "Thank you..."

I looked around. They were all looking at me. Some looked in disbelief. Others were smiling with tears in their eyes. They were all inside the room.

But something caught my attention...

What I felt earlier. The feeling that someone's intently staring at you.

I immediately moved my gaze to the door of Priam's room.

Then I saw someone. I saw a figure, coming out of the door. I didn't see her face, but I saw her going out of the room. All I could see was the smooth hand with lots of jewelry that moved to close the door.

D-don't tell me, was their sister there when I was wrestling to calm down Priam?

It was as if a jolt of nervousness and shame had crept through my entire body when I realized that the so-called young lady had seen everything I was doing earlier.

"Ms. Parker. H-how did you do?" Dahlia asked. She didn't seem angry about what I did, but she looked like she couldn't believe it.

Honestly, I don't even know what I did.

"Ms, you're bleeding." It's AM. She's looking at my right arm. She's still hugging her brother who looks like he's asleep now.

Dahlia also held my arm. Worry was etched on her expression.

"Good lord. We're so sorry, Ms. Parker. Let's clean your wound. Nurse Sam? Let's assist Ms. Parker in the clinic." she ordered the nurse inside the room.

When we looked at Nurse Sam, she was already holding a med kit and seemed ready to treat my wound. She walked towards me.

"When you got back from the clinic? Did you bring those here?" Dahlia asked when he approached.

"No, Ms. Dahlia. The young lady is the one who brought this."

Dahlia was surprised by what the nurse said. Not only Dahlia, even AM was clearly surprised. It seemed like he didn't even notice their boss was here earlier.

Seriously?! She's here and he didn't help me with his brother? She really just watched me? After he failed me in the interview because of my lack of experience?

"W-while miss was calming sir PM down, when she was hugging sir, the young lady suddenly came in. She was carrying the kit. She just handed it to me. She didn't say anything. She stayed behind until sir completely calmed down. Then she also came out without saying a word." explained the nurse.

And she really just watched. What's with that woman? Her two siblings were almost in tears and she didn't even comfort them? What older sister could tolerate her siblings in that situation?

"I see. Alright. But I think we should still go to the clinic since Ms. Parker's wearing a long sleeve cloth. So she can comfortably remove it." Dahlia said.

The nurse just nodded and they helped me stand up. Even AM helped me from behind. I looked at her and she gave me a worried smile. This is a very sweet young girl!

Two nurses also approached the twins and checked on Priam, who remained asleep.

I followed nurse Sam and Dahlia. I looked back at the twins before finally leaving the room. You can tell that they're really close. Genuine worry is still painted all over AM's face. She loves her brother so much.

What happened to Priam, that's definitely something I'll never forget.

This experience...it's literally one hell of an interview.

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