Breath of Death

Chapter 3

The moment I got out of the airplane the warmth of the sun touches my skin. The hot summer sunsets create an orange sky that appears to be one giant star.

Today is a special day for me because starting today I'll get the freedom that I waited for my whole life. No more royal guards, no more expectations, and no more special treatment.

I saw a board that has my name on it. They must be my chauffeur for today.

When I get near the two men the one holding the board said, "Nadaes completamente yin."

"Nies completamente yang," I smiled.

"The car is this way Miss Kathana," the man who's holding the board lead the way and the other one help me carry my baggage. I've decided to have 'Kathana' as my code name to protect my private life.

Those two are also part of Miedo. I signed the contract with Miedo faster than what I've expected. They called me in the early morning and informed me that I can already check the contract and sign it if I approved every term and conditions. At the same time I had my glowing yin tattooed on the back of my right ear.

Since I'm here in the Philippines to lie low, I don't have royal guards and even a driver. I'm still not familiar with the places and the roads here in the Philippines so when the Miedo offered help, I gratefully accepted.

The moment they drop me off in front of the my condominium door, I thanked them. They offered to help me unpack my stuffs which I kindly declined. I know that they're busy because they still have a mission to do and I don't want to bother them anymore. 

My father, the king doesn't want me to stay in a house since he said it's too dangerous to live alone and far from your neighbors so he decided to let me stay in a condo.

The very moment I got inside the condo, I checked if there is any hidden camera and check if there is an easy access for escaping. Before my flight to the Philippines, Miedo trained me the basic things that I should have  knowledge of in three days.

Since the security of my place is secured, I started unpacking my clothes and other amenities. The condominium is fully furnished that's why I only brought some personal stuffs with me. My mama is the one who designed the whole place and I must say that she never disappoint me. The interior has a color combination of mostly black, gray, and white. It gives me a modern, but elegant vibe, which I truly love.

My phone rang and when I check who called, it was Isla, "Isla! I missed you already." I said.

"Your grace you have to try speaking Tagalog since you're already in the Philippines," that's the first thing that Isla said.

"Nagtatampo na 'ko sayo. Hindi mo man lang ako kanimusta, pangaral kaagad ang bungad," I jokingly said.

"Your grace, kinamusta po iyon, hindi kanimusta." Isla looked so problematic because of me.

During those three days of training with Miedo, Isla is also there to help me familiarize the language used in the Philippines which is Tagalog. I'm a fast learner, but when it comes to language? My answer is no. 

Tagalog is way too complicated. There are numerous word for a single English word like rice. Isla told me that when a rice is still instilled it's called palay. When the rice is milled it's called bigas. When the rice is being cooked, it's called sinaing. When the rice is cooked it's called kanin. When there is a piece of rice on the table it's called mumo and it can also be called as pispis. When there is a cold leftover rice it's called bahaw. Lastly, if the rice is burnt it's called tutong. The moment Isla taught me those new words it felt like my head is spinning because of too much information.