Chapter 2 Mikael's life

Chapter 2

ANNE JUNELYN CASCABEL HERMOSO BRILLIANTES is my real and full name.

Cascabel Hermoso is the surname of my biological mother. My name is so girly that I never use it.

I know Mikael Socorro Brilliantes. Socorro used to be my stepmom's surname.

I still remember the time when I was still very innocent. Out of all my brother Miko's toys, why didn't I like a single one? I was four years old when I noticed that. I became curious about things.

I don't like my brother's toys. I am often envious of girls who carry and hug dolls. That's what I prefer to play.

I like house to house, I prefer to play with girls in the park. I don't like my male cousins.

But my stepmom restricted me. They said I shouldn't play with them. Instead of crying during those times, I just locked myself in my room.

I tried to like my older brothers' toys but it didn't happen.

I was five years old when I found out everything, I met my real mother.

"Anne," my mother's uttered my name.

"It's Mikael," I corrected her.

I saw that my mom's tears flowed then she caressed my cheek. Sadness, that's what you can read in my mom's eyes.

"I'm your biological mother, Anne. My name is Junelyn which is also your name. You are Anne Junelyn Cascabel Hermoso Brilliantes. But you are known as Mikael S. Brilliantes, because you have to. You have to be Mikael, be a man to be accepted by your daddy's family. Son, p-sorry... Mom can't do anything, but you have to pretend."

At my young age I only realized everything there. That's why I'm thirsty for my parents' attention. My stepmom, she really raised me. Even though he restricts me from everything I want, he doesn't hurt me physically, but he is quiet. He doesn't talk to me.

Dad who is also distant from me. Only mommy knows that I'm a girl so she hid it from dad. My stepmom is hands on in taking care of me because she is careful to know my true personality.

Honestly, he can reject me and have me adopted by someone else if women are not allowed in the Brilliantes clan. But he preferred to hide me and pretend to be a man in front of everyone.

"How's your day, Mikael?" My thoughts returned to reality when I heard brother Michael's voice.

I was even surprised when he touched my shoulder. I tasted it but I didn't smile. The expression on his face is also serious.

"It's fine, brother Michael," I answered and he just nodded then turned his back on me.

If it's brother Markus who doesn't care about me, it's brother Michael who only asks me how my day was.

Kuya Mergus and kuya Markin were the ones who restricted me when we were kids and still do so today. When I clap they criticize but of course they get angry with me.

I think I like brother Markus even more because even though he doesn't care about me, I never heard negative feedback from him.

"How are you, Mikael?" one of my cousins ​​greeted me. Brother Daziel, who is almost the same age as brother Miko.

She is my most mischievous cousin and a womanizer. His parents have a headache but he is sane when it comes to his work.

"I'm fine, brother Daziel," I promised and he put his arm around me.

"Our brother Darcy is getting married and there will be a bachelor's party. Come, Mikael. There are many girls there and I know you will like it," I said with a smile that made me wince.

"I'm busy brother," I said and he chuckled.

"Are you gay cousin? Oh, you can't not go," he said and I grabbed his arm when it tightened around my neck. I'm choking to be honest.

Brother Daziel is tall and his body is similar to brother Miko. I'm only up to his lips.

"Of course, Mikael. Go, we only get to go to a party with you once, eh," brother Zeland interjected.

The same age as my brother Miko. When I first met them, I was confused by their name. Well, there are a lot of them.

"Our cousin is gay, Zeland. Oh, I won't allow it! It's a shame for our race, Mikael. We'll teach you how to attract chicks!" he said laughing so our family's full attention was almost on us.

When I glanced at my older brothers, they were emotionless. Does not care. Hey.

"Stop my twin, ah," brother Miko interjected and untied brother Daziel's arm around my neck and pulled me to his side.

I felt relief. I really don't want to be stuck with my cousins.

"You are just a bad influence," my older brother said coldly and he hit our two cousins ​​one by one.

"I don't want my sister to be like you. Oh, maybe when you wake up the next day, someone will knock on your house and find you pregnant," he preached to them.

The two frowned and stared at us in disbelief.

"Miko, it's the same for Mikael, eh! He's had no girlfriend since birth! I'm worried about his future, I don't want our cousin to be gay, right Zeland?" This was a question to brother Zeland who had just elbowed our cousin.

"Yes, Miko. Go ahead, Mikael seems to have a weak strategy," he insisted.

Brother Miko put his arms around me and took me away from them. "I don't want to, my brother might get pregnant. Then he's not gay, ah! He could crush that Morry Tsumaga!" said brother and their eyes widened.

"Morry who is a famous model and actress?! Whoa! I am so proud of you, cousin! You made a great choice!" he was about to hug me but my brother pushed him away. He frowned again.

"Do you have a problem, Miko?" it's an annoying question.

"Stop my brother!" He spoke with his jaws clenched then pulled me away from them.

"Anyway, Miko is really a killjoy, maybe he's gay, eh," I heard the two say but we didn't pay attention to it.

"Don't go with those two eggs, Mikael. I'm telling you those two are a bad influence on you," he said to me and I smiled.

He's the best brother. My brother is so thoughtful that I am grateful to have him as my brother. He has been my friend and ally since childhood and until now.

"Yes, brother Miko."

My brother put rice on my plate and then beef tapa. "Eat," he said smiling to me and I followed.

"How about Mikael, Maigel? Have you found someone to marry him yet?" I heard one of our uncles ask. I coughed because I suddenly choked.

"They should be married before they turn 28. The only problem I have is Daziel who hasn't decided on a woman until now," he said and uncle Daemin felt even worse. He is the daddy of my mischievous cousin.

"Soon, I will introduce him to one of my friends," answered daddy, which made me cough even more.

I can't imagine myself being married to a woman.

My brother handed me a glass with only water and rubbed my back.

"Drink this, Mikael."

I took it and drank it right away. I was shocked by what they were saying.

"But before everything, I want to marry my youngest grandson first," said grandpa. The tone of his voice was very serious.

I was nervous there and couldn't believe it. I think I'm going to marry my fellow woman.

"Grandpa! Brother Markus will go first, before Mikael," brother Mergus interjected in the conversation.

Yes, of course, grandpa. After all, my brother is your eldest grandson, so he goes first, grandpa," brother Michael said. Their foreheads were wrinkled.

Somehow, it seemed like a warm hand caressed my heart. They caught me in that arranged marriage.

"Right, brother Markus?"

Our other cousins ​​were watching us silently and they all seemed to be enjoying themselves.

"Yes. Before the youngest, let the eldest get married first. After me, Michael, Markin, Mergus, Miko and Daziel will come first," he replied coldly.

"Brother! Your brother will go first! Morry Tsumaga already has a crush!" shouted my cousin. My brothers' jaws tightened.

"Shut up, Daziel. You'll go first," older brother Darius said to him.

The whole mansion was filled with laughter because of Daziel. To be honest, we only occasionally form a family.

Of our cousins, only Zeland and Daziel talk to me. The rest don't seem to know me.

This is my life.

I was at the Mall of Asia at this time to buy my condo stocks, because I ran out. It's a bit noisy inside from the customers talking to each other.

You will see family, friends and bride and groom. Their faces show satisfaction.

Not far from the mall, I stared at a large poster of Morry Tsumaga. It makes her insecure that she can wear whatever she wants to wear.

I never wore women's clothes and heels. I just wear office attire. I think the only thing I wear are panties. Ironic right? Then bra? I don't wear it because I use a chest cover.

"Do you like my girlfriend?" I heard a baritone voice from behind.

My heart beat faster when I turned to that familiar voice.

Crimson Del Labiba He was only wearing a black neck shirt and white pants. He was also wearing black leather shoes.

He doesn't look like a CEO now, he looks like an outsider. My eyebrows meet suddenly.

Why is he smiling? Then the trace of his handsome face cleared. I held my chest when I could still feel its rapid heartbeat.

To Be Continued...