Chapter 9: Questions
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Alex paused and staring at Aya. Calmly, Aya looked straight into Alex's eyes. It seemed that in the last half-year Aya's mental development was very rapid. Alex looked at Aya's eyes and understood that Aya's mentality was more mature beyond her biological age. Alex did not know what Aya wanted to ask. Whatever it is, Alex felt obliged to fulfill her promise.
"Okay, with some conditions. I will ask, and Aya needs to answer honestly. Then, Aya could ask, and I will answer honestly. If there is an Aya question that cannot be answered now, I will answer later if Aya is more mature," said Alex.
Aya shook her head. "I want Alex's answer. If Alex doesn't answer, I'm forced to find out for myself. I will answer Alex's question honestly," answered Aya.
Alex sighed. "Okay, may I ask first?"
Aya nodded in agreement.
"Explain and show the process when you were hiding," said Alex.
"I just imagined myself fused with the surroundings while closing my eyes. Then my body became the same color as the surroundings and could not be touched. I show you how," Aya said.
Aya sat in a polka dot hallway. Alex sat beside him. Aya leaned her body to the side of the aisle and closed her eyes. In front of Alex, Aya's body became the same color as the black-and-yellow polka dots wall, then disappeared. Alex reached out, trying to touch Aya, but only found space, as if Aya had never been there.
"Enough. Come back to yourself, Aya," Alex said with his hands still stretched out in the room where Aya was supposed to be. An invisible power pushing Alex's hand firmly out from the area. Alex was surprised and pulled his hand. Slowly, Aya's figure appeared still with black and yellow polka dots. Then, the polka-dot color was fading from Aya's body and replaced by Aya's original color.
"This was so amazing. Since when do you have this ability?" asked Alex.
"I do not remember. Maybe since my first playing hides and seek. Maybe around 2 or 3 years old at that time," answered Aya.
"Great ability, Aya. I'm amazed," said Alex.
Aya smiled happily.
"What do you see in the dark, Aya?" asked Alex.
"Everything. Like during the day," answered Aya.
"If you use a contact lens, is your vision disturbed?" asked Alex.
"Yes, like being blocked by fog. It's blurry," answered Aya.
"Okay. Now it's your turn. What do you want to ask?"
“Does my mother still alive?” asked Aya. She hoped her mother still alive somewhere. She wanted to meet her. Perhaps, her mother was pretty and loved her. She was unsure. Did she love her? Did she think of Aya as a monster? Did she have green eyes like her?
“No, Aya. I’m sorry. She died when giving birth to you,” said Alex.
"Why am I born with abilities that are different from other children?" asked Aya.
"Because you are special, Aya. This ability might be passed down from your father. To answer this question, I think we need to find your father first," said Alex.
"Is he still alive?"
"I don't know, Aya. The last time your mother saw your father, he still alive. Your father must hide to avoid being caught by bad guys who want to exploit his ability," said Alex.
"Why? Is my father a criminal?" asked Aya.
"No, he is not. It’s because your father has super abilities, just like you. Some bad people hate and want to destroy superhuman. Some bad people want to use this power to do bigger crimes," Alex said as he gently wiped Aya's head.
"Is that why I have to hide my super ability?" Aya asked.
"Yes, right. It would be best if you also protect yourself. That's why you have to be strong in various aspects. I give you a lot of teachers so that your abilities improve," explained Alex.
"I understand, Coach Alex," Aya said.
"For your special ability, we will train it together. I will analyze with Alpha to find out the right method to increase your ability," said Alex.
"Do you think I am as a scary monster?" Aya said.
"Why do you talk like that, Aya? Who said that you are a monster? They are crazy. If anyone dares to say you like that, I will beat that person," replied Alex, annoyed.
Aya smiled at Alex's words.
"Did you get scared of me when you met me for the first time?" Aya asked curiously.
Alex shook his head. "Why should I be afraid of you? You are so sweet and kind. I know that you have a kind heart," replied Alex.
"Do you hate me for being born like this?" asked Aya.
"No, Aya. I love you. You are my only family. My niece. I'm waiting for you to call me uncle Alex freely someday. At this time, we need to make the situation safe and protected for you," Alex explained.
"Aya understands," said Aya.
The feeling of calm that Aya had really made Alex wonder. The first five years of Aya's life might be the most difficult years for her. Aya was forged to have patience and determination at a very young age. The maturity and calmness of her attitude sometimes even surpassed adults.
"Aya, for now, no one should know your special abilities. Understand?"
"Okay, understand," answered Aya.
Since then, Aya's speed of absorbing knowledge had developed more rapidly than before. She tried to be independent. She trained herself not to depend on anyone. She tried to learn a lot about everything. Aya prepared herself to understand as many things as possible. The teachers who guided Aya were very impressed with Aya's brain. She completed a year lesson within three months. The genius part clearly came from Tania.
Peaceful years passed with the rush of Aya absorbing all knowledge. Aya was already 11 years old. One day, Alex received a letter from the kingdom. The letter contained the order that Prince White would come and stay with Alex as an apprentice student for several months. The digital technology ministry recommended Alex as Prince White's personal mentor for digital programming. This was bad news! This was really BAD!
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