When the morning came, Feline told what happened to River but accused her that she is just tired and might be just seeing things. But Feline was sure that it wasn't just her imagination, another person from the past is looked exactly alike. Feline also tried to get it out of her head and think that they won't see each other, for she will go back to Eastre tomorrow.
"You said, you go here in Southre to relax and unwind but look at you" River scolded her. "I know, but I am telling the truth he looked exactly like him!" Feline crossed her arms and look away from River. If he doesn't want to believe her, then don't. Feline abruptly waits for her other friend.
The evening came and the three of them had dinner at the same restaurant where River and Feline ate last night. Feline was just silent, her day was just fine because she had another friend who accompanied her but the feeling of being worried about something that she doesn't know off, did not left her mind. Perhaps it is because she will go back to Eastre tomorrow and will face the reality or it is because of that stranger she met last night who look exactly like Asterio.
"You need a good sleep tonight, Feline. Its just sad that I came here late, we didn't get to bond that much, Southre is such a beautiful city." Sam who is now holding her shoulder while guiding her back to her hotel's room. "I know, but I need to go back, don't worry there's still a lot of time to go back here! I actually like Southre. Maybe I'll go back here and start to write and find inspiration here" When she said that she also remembers her promised to Luna. She will write a story about Asterio and Felicidad with a happy ending. Maybe she'll do that in the near future, after she deals with her life right now.
The two bid their goodbyes and Feline start to pack her things for her early flight tomorrow. She'll surely miss Southre, and the scenery of the beautiful island. But those shocking news and stories she had been told will surely have an impact in her life, who would have thought, that you could have an exact face who lives hundreds of years ago.
The sound of busy street is all she can hear, when Feline stepped in again in her dear city, Eastre. She immediately calls a cab to brought her to their house, it is a surprise coming home for her family, for she is decided what she should do to her upcoming marriage. Once you walk in through the main gate of their house, you will be welcomed by a garden, which her mother is the one taking care off. A big door that is made of the tree of narra, you can also smell the freshly brewed coffee, Father is awake. Feline thought while standing in their main door, taking a continuous deep breath. She is nervous. She is nervous for what her father would say about her decision.
"Are you just going to stand there?" A voice from her back made her turned around, it was her father.
"Father... I..." Feline did not continue what she has about to say when her father hugged her.
"Father I have to tell you something" Feline said when her father took away from their embraced.
"I have decided, I don't want to get married. I'm sorry. I want to fulfill my dream, as a writer and the opportunity to teach. I want- "Feline again cut off by her father.
"I know, we already talked about this, your mother and me. We know you would not agree but we gave you time to decide. I also talked about this to the Guillermo Family, and they just insisted a financial help and agreed to not push the marriage." Her father then caressed her face, Feline was about to cry for she could not hide her missed to her parent and the joy that her decision was fine after all.
"You mean, they still want to help us?"
"Yes, angel. Do not worry, okay? Our family will be just fine. Your dreams are our dreams also and it is much more important that the other thing" then her father hugged her again.
Feline let a sighed after her long day here in Eastre. She still could not believe that she will not going to marry a man she does not even know nor love. But a stranger face's, well not totally a stranger, but the face of Asterio came into her mind, the stranger guy who she met in Southre.
Is it just a coincidence that she went to Southre and knew the past and that she has the exact face from a lady there before? Is destiny playing with her, and also met the other person who had an exact face from a mythical creature before? Perhaps yes. Feline thought.
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It was fine morning for Feline when she came into her office. She missed her spot where she writes all of her published stories, all of her pending works are still now pending because she was long gone.
"You missed your safe heaven, my lady?" Her secretary, Arya said and gave a cup of coffee which she always does every morning.
"Yes, now let's get back to work" Feline replied with joy.
"But before that, someone outside wants to talk to you." Arya said while pointing at the door where she came in.
"Ah let her in" Arya nodded to her boss and walk outside the door. Feline find her sit at her working area with an overlooking view of Eastre. The sky is so blue, she suddenly remembers Southre, it only three days had passed, and she misses the foreign city.
"Southre is much cooler than here, Kalipay. Don't you think?" Feline looking shock look at the man who had worn a corporate attire with his hair fixed into a bun and his color brown eyes were shining at Feline. Overall, the guy looks so neat and pleasing to Feline's eyes.
"Asterio? What are you doing here?" Feline stands up and look intently to the man in front of her.
"It's Paulo, Paulo Guillermo. Your ex-fiancé, Feline."
-- The End --
