Amid the serial killing that buries the whole city of Mauevester in fear, Elara finds herself crossing paths with the country's brightest star, Kol Aidenㅡa shining star whom everyone looks up to with entrance swirling in their eyes.
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❝ The Fourth Blood, the Fourth Fire ❞
—✦ Elara
"This is my daughter, Elara."
Hindi ko alam kung ilang politicians, businessmen at businesswomen na ang nakilala ko ngayong gabi. Sa daming pinapakilala sa 'kin ni Dad ay nagsisimula na akong mahilo.
Tonight is the 59th anniversary of Solaris Corporation and I'm currently here at the party with Dad.
He's been bringing me around to introduce me to every person he knows in this party. Iritang-irita na 'ko dahil nangangawit na ang panga ko kakangiti sa mga taong hindi ko naman interesadong kilalanin.
"Oh, really? Such a beautiful woman," a woman in her 50's compliments, nakasukbit pa ang isa nitong kamay sa braso ng lalaking kasama niya. He must be her husband.
I just smile at her, tired of hearing the same remark over and over again. Alam ko namang maganda ako pero 'wag naman sila sumobra sa pag-point out. Medyo nakakaumay na kasi.
Matapos mapakilala ni Dad ay nalihis na niya agad ang kanilang usapan. He's obviously just diverting their attention from me, at naiintindihan ko naman kung bakit.
I tend to speak some words that shouldn't be spoken in the first place. Kung gano'n lang din naman ang ikinakatakot ni Dad, e 'di sana'y hindi niya na lang ako sinama rito. Tch.
Bored with their politics and business talks, I just shift my attention from them to the surroundings. If I haven't attended formal events before, siguro'y mamamangha ako sa ganda ng lugar kung saan ginaganap 'yong event ngayon.
It's not your typical party venue, the whole place looks elegant and luxurious—from the decoration to the presentation of the food. Tila kami nasa isang palasyo dahil sa interior ng lugar.
Men and women are also wearing classy suits and glamorous gowns, looking high class as what they actually are.
Of course, hindi rin ako nagpatalo. I'm wearing a silver sleeveless mermaid gown, sparkling every time the light strikes its surface full of rhinestones.
Ilang saglit lang, natigilan naman ang lahat nang may magsimulang magsalita sa harapan. Pati ang atensyon ni Dad at ng mga kausap niya ay napunta ro'n.
"Good evening, my ladies and gentlemen," panimula ng isang pamilyar na lalaki na mukhang nasa 50's. His voice is echoing throughout the whole venue as he speaks on the microphone.
"May I begin this night with showing my gratitude to every each of you for joining us in celebrating the 59th anniversary of Solaris Corporation," the man adds. "I am Denri Kieran, the Vice Chairman of Solaris Corporation, warmly welcoming all of you to this special event."
Oh, right. He's Mr. Denri Kieran. No wonder why he's extremely familiar.
Everyone starts clapping after that, maliban sa 'kin na nakasimangot na nakatingin lang sa harapan kumpara sa halos lahat na wagas kung makangiti.
