Chapter 49.Arrie’s past 2
Kailen sighed deeply, then told Arrie to continue.
’’After leaving New York City, I found out that the woman who I had decided to follow was Helena Hall, a great researcher in the Federation and an S class healer. I was wary around her at the beginning. However, after a few months of living with her, she expressed the desire to adopt me as her own daughter.
To be honest we rarely communicated because I had been avoiding her. However, I had nothing to lose by being adopted by her, so I agreed. After adopting me, she later found out I was 16 years and asked me if I had awakened. I told her I do not recall anything of the sort. I was taken to the awakener’s center in the university for a routine check and found out that I was a dual awakener, having awakened the metal and healing affinity. I then recalled the connection I felt my weak hand movements make with the metal of the car door that day in New York City, having realized it was the metal affinity at work. From then on, I enrolled in the university. She helped me with the healing process and bonded with me , proving to me everyday with her actions the world I lived in may have been unfair and full of wicked people, but not everyone is like that, and here I am’’
Kailen sighed deeply, again as she continued ’’ The reason why I shared this with you is because I want you to know that it’s okay to trust again. Trusting Helena Hall is what has changed my life. Everything we do in life is a risk we take. Waking up and even stepping out is a risk we take, in a world plagued by monsters, humans and bests alike. Even sitting here and talking is a risk we are taking. What if as we sit here, a diabolic beast that has never been seen before, monstrously strong and one that not even the S rank powerhouses at the pinnacle of human society cannot defeat suddenly appears and ends our lives? We are always taking a risk in life, whether we consciously or subconsciously take that risk. Trusting is one of the many risks we take anyway. I’m not saying naively trust anyone you meet. However forming a preconceived notion about people just because of how you were treated by someone else in the past may not be a good thing too
I do not know of your past, but the way you looked at me that day I met you when I was in the private jet, caused me to see a reflection of my past self in those eyes of yours. I decided to help you because someone helped me come out of that place you are currently in now. So yes, I have a reason for drawing close to you, you can call it selfish even, however my reason is simple, I want to prove to you that not everyone will treat you like trash or approach you with malicious intentions. Good people exist. My adoptive mother is a perfect example of that’’
[She genuinely cares about you and has no evil intentions towards you. It’s called empathy. Due to having a past of maltreatment and unfairness similar to and even worser than yours, she was able to resonate with your past just by looking into your eyes and exchanging a few words with you. She genuinely wants to help you come out of the hell you are living in. I have been observing you, especially in the area of emotions for a while. I can honestly say you are a wreck that needs help. If you keep shutting people out and keep going down this road, you may become like some of the powerhouses in the universe who are living an extremely lonely life because they didn’t pursue and value relationships as equally as pursuing strength. As powerful as they are, they are extremely depressed. Sentient beings need relationships, friendships and bonds even, as much as Strength is king in the universe]
Kailen’s eyes widened at her words, at the time dilation artifact’s evaluation the dainty lady and the rebuking words of the time dilation artifact.
’’I have been stupid’’ He sighed inwardly. ’’Why did I never see this? If my parents had the capacity to be good to me, why can others not have the same capacity?’’ Kailen berated himself inwardly.
’’Thank You’’ Kailen’s voice was not cold. It was full of warmth.