Unforgotten Tale

CHAPTER 23

LETTER

Morning came and Archer was early. He brought his light blue Buick skylark custom convertible. Napanganga naman ako. True to what Joaquin said, people really drive classic cars here.

Pumasok na ako sa sasakyan. Katulad noong sumakay ako sa sasakyan ni Joaquin ay hindi ko rin napigilan ang humanga sa sasakyan ni Archer.

"You like it?" Tanong nito. Tinanguan ko lamang siya.

"Malayo ba ang sa inyo?" I asked him as he ignited the engine and started driving.

"A bit." Maikli niyang sagot at wala ng nagsalita sa amin.

I was quiet the whole ride. I still have a lot of things going on in my mind. I don't know if it's a good idea to visit their place.

I realized to just enjoy the ride and unwind for a little bit before I embraced myself with the never unending problems.

"You know what, mom makes the best desserts. She's baking a while ago and she said she's making it for you." I glanced at Archer. He might notice that I'm distracted so he tries to make the atmosphere light by starting a conversation.

"I'm not a fan of sweets though, but I'll eat those. I think I need those sugars to increase my dopamine level." Natawa naman siya sa sinabi ko na siyang dahilan ng pagtaas ng kilay ko.

Our whole ride went that way, him laughing on every remark that I make.

In not less than thirty minutes we already arrived at their place. I noticed that ours are bigger than theirs.

We entered their palace and we were welcomed by their helpers. I roamed my eyes on the place. As soon as you open the door you will immediately see their grand stairs leading both ways.

In the ceiling right at the middle of the stairs is a chandelier wade with crystals and gold. Below is the receiving area that looks like it was made for a queen. The color of the palace is a mixture of cream and gold, unlike ours which is a mixture of red and gold.

He brought me to one of their private reception rooms. It has a classic style interior design, with seats like those in the victorian era. There are also golden embroidered ornaments and floral prints, crystal chandeliers and art pieces on the wall.

It doesn't have any difference on what we have, except the color schemes.

Hindi ko parin talaga mapigilang mamangha. Yes, we lived a lavish life in the mortal world but it is far from this, very far.

Archer motioned me to sit as he gave instructions. "Wait for me, I'll just tell mom that we're here." Tumango lang ako sa kanya na hindi parin maalis ang paningin sa paligid. I like how the room was arranged. The colors are pleasing to the eyes and every time sitted in the room compliments each other.

Habinis entered the room and brought desserts. They bowed before they put the food on the table. After they put the food on the table they lined up on the side.

After some time, Archer entered with his mom. I stood up and greeted tita Amanda.

"Good morning tita." I shyly greeted. I'm still shy because I'm not really used to having other family members. It was always me and my parents. My parents always say that they both don't have siblings and that both of their parents died already.

"Oh, Aurora sweetheart." Tita Amanda said as soon as she saw me and hurriedly caged me into a hug. Her hug felt warm. "I'm so happy that you came," Pagpapatuloy niya.

"You know what, mom's been asking me about you non stop the moment we left the Ferlim's official residence." Singit ni Archer sa eksaheradong boses. Inirapan ko siya at mahinang hampas naman ang inabot niya kay tita.