Hi! The name is Aspen Venice Fortallejo. Just call me “Aven”,made from heaven. I am 1/4 Filipino,1/4 Italian,1/4 Russian and 1/4 Spanish. How? Mom is half Filipino and half Spanish. Dad is half Russian and half Italian. Well,I don’t speak fluently with those languages. Just on Filipino and Spanish. A little bit with Russian and Italian.
AVEN’S POV
Aven: I woke up and as I began to open my eyes,I heard a loud knock outside my bedroom.
“Mom,what is it again?”I said grumpily.
She loves disturbing me every time I sleep. I even think that it’s her hobby to wake me up in a not-so-good-morning.
Mom: God! Aven,my beautiful darling, aren’t you goin’ to greet me first?
She acted hurt. Well,if she ain’t my mom,I would be convinced by her acting but no. I know her well.
Aven: Si,señora. Muchas gracias for reminding me but my morning ain’t good now.
I said flatly. I plastered a fake smile on my face. Who wouldn’t be? I just want to go drink my cold milk and go for my training.
Mom:No,not that. Have you forgotten? Today’s my birthday,hija. How could you even forget the day your mom was born?
Aven:Por pavor,mom. I’ll just wash my face first. I’ll go downstairs later.
I closed my door and hurriedly went to my bathroom.
Mom: Alright,honey. Join me for breakfast.
Mom shouted.
As I walk inside the kitchen, I saw my Dade.(yeah ‘coz I’mma Daddy’s girl but I only call him Dade when we’re on a father-daughter situation. Not when we’re outside) He’s actually reading newspapers again,sippin’ his black coffee. I sat down on and started eatin’ my egg pizza. It’s a healthy pizza,just eggs ang spinach. I am taking care so well of my body ‘coz that’s what Daddy taught me when I undergo my training during the past 10 years after being kidnapped by our enemies. I’m 24 now so I have to be always alert and ready as I am the only...

heir and next Assassin Former Leader of the Blood Moon. Not only did I learn about it ‘coz life here in California is something I do not really entrust myself to. This is just where Mom and Dad chose to stay after Mom gave birth to me so we’re staying here for good in almost 3 decades.
I suddenly noticed that my cold milk ain’t served yet so I walked towards the refrigerator to get it. I’m a fresh milk lover and addict. I’m not fond of coffee. I went back to my seat to finish my food. We only talk when we’re almost done eating or after ‘coz it’s a sign of respect to God’s grace. Well, that’s what my mom told me.
Aven:Bungiorno,Dade! Where’s Mom?
Dad: She’s outside baby,organizing her own party for tonight. She went early to her office so she could also make your gown since you’re our only daughter so you should look fabulous on her day. She told me about it with glint of happiness in her eyes so don’t disappoint her,okay? Am I making it clear,young lady?
She told me to join her for breakfast but she left already. She’s really weird. Thank God Dad loves her dearly.
Aven:Like “duh” Dade. You leave me no choice and after all,she only have a one in a million beautiful daughter.
Dad laughed and tap my shoulder to tell me he’s leavin’.
Dad:I have to leave now,milady.
I nodded in response.
After having breakfast with him,I made my way to my room to prepare for my training for today. I’ll be on the shooting range that’s why I chose to be on my black sports bra today,black jeggings(leggings for jogging)and a pair of black rubber shoes.
Black is our signature color even our house,our cars,our stuffs inside the house and our men are all in black. They’re my back-ups when I need a little help so as always, they’re just around keeping an eye on me.