Behind the Mask (Anonymous Series #2)

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  “Ladies and Gentleman, Fly High Airlines welcomes you to Paris, France. The local time is 12:00 AM  here in Paris, France. For your safety please remained seated with your seatbelt fastened and keep the aisle clear until we are parked at the gate. Thank you for choosing Fly High Airlines, this is Captain Sanvictores and the behalf of the crew, enjoy your stay in Paris, France!”

I seated calmly on my seat while my eyes is on the window. I'm happy that finally, I'm here!

Paris, the city of love. Maybe dito ko na makikilala ang the one ko? Natawa na lang ako sa naisip at nang lumapag na ang eroplano ay naghanda na rin akong bumaba.

Nag-search lang ako sa google ng hotel na magandang mag-stay sa Paris, the highly recommended hotel is Shangri-La Paris. Kita kasi ang Eiffel tower doon. The Shangri-La branch in Philippines is quiet elegant and luxurious. I'm curious what is it look like here in Paris. Sinabi ko sa cab driver na doon pumunta.

While on my way here, I saw how people smiles while walking down the street. Restaurants and café's that full of people. Everyone has having a good day with the sunshine and cold air.

“We are here, Madamemoiselle.” the cab driver said.

“Thank you, Monsieur.” I said and giggled.

I'm mesmerized on the hotel. Everything is so beautiful and you can feel a royalty vibe.

Bumaba na ako ng cab at nagpasalamat uli dahil tinulungan niya akong ibaba ang bagahe ko. Nagpasalamat ulit ako bago tumuloy sa hotel. This hotel is a five star and you can literally view the Eiffel tower from here.

I signed up some papers and checked in for about one week. Nang ihatid ako ng bell boy sa suite ko, nalula ako sa ganda ng paligid. Feeling ko sobrang yaman ko na! Patalon akong umupo sa kama at natawa dahil nag-bounce ako. I touch the pillow and it's so soft! Pabagsak akong humiga at dinama ang init ng kama. This is the true meaning of vacation!

Kinuha ko ang phone ko sa bag at tinawagan si Dos. He probably busy, since gusto ng wife niya na mapa-aga ang kasal. Obsess eh.

“Tawag-tawag ka? Uuwi na kami dyan, huwag kang mag-aalala.” pambungad na sabi ni Dos sa telepono.

Lumabas naman ako at tumambay sa veranda habang nakatingin sa Eiffel tower.

“Bonjour Monsieur!” natutuwang bati ko.
(trans: Hello mister!)

“Hindi bagay sayo, Marley. But, where are you? Siguraduhin mong nasa Manila ka ha.”

“Eh paano kapag nasa Paris ako ngayon ha? Ano papalag ba?”

The line went silent and I laugh because of it.

“What? What are you saying?! Where are you? Tatawag ako video call! Open your camera ha!” naiinis at natataranta niyang sabi.

Mabilis kong pinatay ang tawag at sinagot ang tawag niya sa video call. Lumipat ako ng pwesto sa veranda kung saan, kita sa likod ko ang Eiffel tower.

“Ano? Hindi ito back drop ha! I can afford what you afford na, charot lang. Ang mahal pala.” aniya ko.

“Bakit ka nasa Paris? Alam mo bang paalis na kami papuntang Pilipinas?” naiinis niyang sabi at mukhang nasa banyo pa siya.

“Wait, nasa banyo ka ba?”

“Oo!” mahinang sigaw niya.“Nasa labas yung fiancé ko, naghahanda na para umaalis! Nasa Nice, France kami, Marley.”