"Oh my God!" Dayanara immediately went to Loralai and carefully guided her inside the house. She made her sit on the sofa and got her food and water. While Acheros sat in front of Loralai, observing the facial expressions of the woman.
After sitting and staring at Loralai's face for a while, Acheros finally remembered that Loralai suffered wounds so he sat up and went to their room to grab the first aid kit. In all honesty, they didn't expect Loralai to show up in the middle of the night, or even probably return after weeks of being missing. Now they're wondering what really happened to her these past few weeks that she is outside, missing. Though they really want to ask, it's too late for that, and as what they see, with how Loralai looks like, it might take a few days before they can even talk to her.
Loralai might not say it now, but Acheros and Dayanara are sure that Loralai felt traumas, especially with how the way she looks right now, it looks like she experienced an encounter or somewhat involved in a street fight. What they need to be thankful for is the fact that the slit in Loralai's neck isn't deep enough to kill her. It was just like a slit to display, not to kill. Though what she has on her neck is dangerous, they're still happy that Loralai made it home in one piece.
"Here, eat this," Dayanara carefully placed the plate on the table, then went back to the kitchen to get the juice. "Drink this while eating." As soon as Dayanara placed everything on the table in front of Loralai, she went to Loralai's room to get her new clothing as she is really dirty and stinky. Dayanara doesn't even mind smelling Loralai at that moment, because her mind is focused on the fact that Loralai is alive and is eating in their living room. "Get changed after you finished eating." She placed the new clothes beside Loralai and sat in one of their seats, parallel to Loralai's place.
She watches the woman eat as she still thinks about what happened. As soon as Loralai started eating, Acheros has gotten back, bringing a first aid kit and started cleaning Loralai's wounds. The two may not notice it, but they look like Loralai's real parents worried at her. Though they are her current parents, the gap between a biological parent and an adoptive parent is quite big for her. The love and affection that a biological parent can give knows no reason, while her adoptive parents' needs to be told.
"Mom," Loralai softly said, shocking Dayanara and Acheros. "I want to sleep."
Acheros stood up after cleaning Loralai's wounds and looked at their child who just finished eating. "You can sleep after you got changed," he smiled, shock is still registered in his mind. "We'll be here if you need us."
"Y-Yeah," Dayanara agreed, stuttering as she can't believe that Loralai called her mom. "Call us if you need something."
Loralai grabbed the new clothes her mom provided for her and slowly walked towards her room. She quietly took a bath, laid down, and went to sleep. While the two on the living room who are still in state of shock exchanged glances of happiness as they consider Loralai calling Dayanara her 'mom' an achievement. She might probably can't sleep tonight because of the feeling that crept into her. Dayanara might not really like Loralai on the first days that they met, but as time pass by that Loralai is within her family, eventually, the feeling of being a good mother to Loralai embarked in her mind. And all she wanted to do after that time is to grab Loralai's heart and make it one with her, like a true mother.
Acheros may not be aware, but Dayanara has been waiting for this day. Aside from Loralai being back home, the feeling of having another child makes Dayanara's heart flutter with joy. Though she's sure that they will still be the same adoptive mother-adopted daughter relationship, what she heard and felt just now is a stepping stone towards a happy family.
"What's happening?" Dayanara and Acheros' attention panned to the stairs as Callum popped up, scratching his eyes while yawning, eyes half-closed, obviously just woken up. "I heard someone opening the door beside my room. Was that you?" He asked, brows furrowed.
Dayanara and Acheros smiled as they looked at each other then back to Callum who is confused as to why his parents looked like they won a big-prized lottery. Callum walked closer, eyes still half-closed. Good thing he didn't failed to take a wrong step or he will end up injured on the ground.
"Loralai is back."
"Huh?"
"Loralai is back…"
"Really?"
"Yes?"
"That's good, then," he said, but only to widen his eyes as he realized what his parents said. He is surprised, really. Because he just suspected Loralai to be in his school, on the scene of the attack, but here she is, already back home after weeks of disappearance. Callum felt suspicious of Loralai for some reason he can't point out. He just felt like something is odd, but chose not to say it because its just his speculation. Still, for the meantime, he needs to observe everything on his surroundings, for everything he sees can be a clue to anything. "I'll go back now," he said, dismissing himself and going back to his bed.
But the truth is, he went near Loralai's door and stick his left ear near the door. He hears nothing, but still felt suspicious. He is aware of the power to copy of humans. It is one of those weakest power, but is hard to deal with. Compared to others like him who can enhance his physical capabilities, copying one's appearance is quite a handful if you don't know anything about the person you are facing. A simple interview to that person about personal secrets only each other know will do the trick.
Callum didn't know where this strange suspicion about Loralai originated. All he knew was he felt something. He heard someone inside him that tells him to be observant of Loralai and the people who will move alongside her in the following days from now on. He doesn't mean to be mean, but he don't have any clue of Loralai's origin, life background, parents, and social status – reasons to be suspicious of her since she barely say anything about herself at all. But soon, if there are, all secrets will be revealed, and any possible risk to everyone's safety will be terminated for peace.