Valouise has spent her first day in Bylur's house smoothly. It was comfortable enough for her that she even forgot the danger she might face if she goes out. But how long would she keep on staying in the house of this stranger? How long would she settle in this chaotic situation she shouldn't be part of?
With her eyes half opened, she stood up on the bed and went straight to the room's bathroom. She washed her face and brushed her teeth. After fixing herself and changing clothes, she left the room.
Pagdating n'ya sa baba ay agad nahagilap ng mata niya si Bylur na nasa kusina at may hinahanda.
“What are you cooking?” Valouise asked Bylur who was busy with the plate.
“Good morning, by the way!” Bylur sarcastically answered with a little smile on his face.
“Good morning!” Valouise greeted as she chuckled and Bylur looked up to her.
Valouise was caught off guard seeing Bylur with his morning looks. The way his hair was down and his natural pale face with that fresh and radiant look. And his sweater— his white sweater that complimented his serene look. It left Valouise dumbfounded.
Kung ganito naman kapogi palagi kong makikita tuwing umaga, wala na akong reklamo! Isip ni Valouise at ngumiti kay Bylur.
“I made you breakfast.” He said and placed the plate on the countertop in front of Valouise.
It was a well-plated breakfast she never had her whole life! A creamy strawberry crepe that smells so good and looks very delicious.
Valouise melted! Hindi n'ya nilalagyan ng malisya ang pag-aalaga ni Bylur sa kaniya ngunit hindi n'ya mapigilang malula sa mga ginawa nito para sa kaniya. She never had experienced these things from anyone.
Everyone who pursued her bought her expensive jewelries, brought her to high-end restaurants but never bought her ice cream when she felt down and make her breakfast with a genuine smile. This things matters. This things matters for her the most.
How can a stranger take care of me better more than those who I know for years?
“Valouise? Don't you like crepe?” Bylur asked as he tried to catch her gaze.
“Ha? Hindi—” Valouise sttuted and sigh. She looked at him with a bittersweet smile and said, “I m-mean, no. I like crepe! So much!”
Agad namang hinila ni Valouise palapit sa kaniya ang plato at pinulot ang table knife. She immediately ate what he served with delight and happiness hugging her heart and fill her stomach with the deliciousness of the precious meal she had for the first time.
She don't know why, but this made her emotional. It was not just a sjme meal for her. She ate everything on her plate leaving no crumbs. After she ate, she went back to the room she's staying and rested for a while then took a bath.
Pagkatapos n'yang maligo’t lahat-lahat, agad naman siyang lumabas para pumunta sa kaniyang coffee shop. Pagbaba n'ya ay sinalubong siya ng nakaayos na Bylur.
He was leaning in the wall, busy with his phone but immediately shifted his attention to her.
“Are you ready?” Tanong nito.
“Ha?”
“Ihahatid na kita.” Bylur informed her. They didn't discuss the part that she would work or he would drive her off when she goes out.
“Eh? Hindi naman kailangan. Ay tsaka bakit alam mong aalis ako?” Naguguluhang tanong nito.
“Well…” Bylur sighed and faced her.
“Actually, I don't want you to go anywhere. Ayaw ko sanang umalis ka para sa coffee shop mo, i would want to offer you an exclusive job as my assistant writer since you're staying here for a while. Para kahit nasa bahay ka, may income ka.” Bylur paused and shook his head.
“But I'm not in the position to decide for you. And I know, sa ugaling mong ‘yan, hindi ka papayag na manatili rito. I know you won't accept my offer. So, to keep you safe while you do the things you want, I'll drive you to your shop back and forth.” Dagdag pa nito.
Napatunganga si Valouise sa mga sinabi nito. Lahat— lahat ng sinabi n'ya ay hindi naman kailangan talagang gawin nito para sa kaniya. The fact that they just met and are totally strangers to each other, it's not his responsibility to take care of her like that.
“A-Ayos lang naman ako. Mayroon ako ng binigay mo, tatawagin na lang kita kapag kailangan ko ng tulong, okay?” Sambit nito at pinakita ang bracelet na bigay nito sa kaniya.
Bylur took a step forward, moving near her.
“Kapag takot ka, kapag nasa mahigpit ka ng sitwasyon, maiisip mo pa bang may ganiyang bagay ka? Maiisip mo pa rin bang hawakan iyan? It's better to make things sure, Valouise. Responsiblidad kita. My clan is the reason why you are in danger and let me hold accountable for this.”
Valouise sighed and didn't bother to argue anymore.
“I'm telling you it's fine but okay. I don't want to argue with simple stuff. Tara na!” Sagot naman ni Valouise. Agad naman silang umalis at tinungo ang coffee shop ni Valouise.
Bylur wanted to stay and looked out for her but she told him not to. Bilin lang nito ay agad na hawakan ang pulseras sa oras na makaramdam siya ng takot o peligro at agad itong umalis pagkatapos.
Valouise wants to live normally. She can't imagine how the fantasy she never believed in is actually happening to her. Pero kailangan n'yang umakto ng normal, sino bang maniniwala sa kaniyang may mga halimaw na gusto siyang patayin. Thinking about those things makes her wonder why are those creatures are coming for her.
“Hey!” Someone startled Valouise. She was dumbfounded for a minute, thinking about her situation.
“Verne? Kanina ka pa ba? Bakit ka nandito?” Sunod-sunod na tanong ni Valouise nang mapagtanto n'yang nasa harap n'ya ang kaibigan.
“Ah, I was here yesterday but your coffee shop was closed, and you're not picking up my calls. I want to talk to you about something.” sagot ni Verne sa lahat ng mga tanong nito.
“Sorry, may pinagkakaabalahan lang. Ano ba ‘yon?” tanong naman ulit nito
“May pinagkakaabalahan ka? A book?”
“N-No. Just some personal stuffs.”.
“The company is working for a collaboration and of course, I know how skilled you are and I want you to take part. Klea will also take part.” Sambit nito at nagdalawang isip sabihin ang huling
“‘Yan lang talaga pinunta mo rito? HAHAHA Verne, alam mong hindi ako nakikisali sa collaborations. At talaga lang, Verne? With Klea?” Valouise let out a sarcastic laugh out of annoyance.
Klea has been one of Valouise's haters. Klea is famous and has been stumbling on Valouise by leaving bad comments on her and on her books. She's laughing at Valouise for succeeding first.
“Hindi ko alam kung maiinis o matatawa ako sa ‘yo, Verne.” Valouise sighed and bit her lower lip.
“Valouise, listen to me—”
“Alam mo ‘yong problema namin ni Klea at ano? Gusto mo magkatrabaho kami? Verne, I get it. I get that you two are friends but don't you think it's a bit insensitive for you to ask me for that?” Inis na sagot ni Valouise rito. Verne was left speechless and felt sorry but he can't undo what he had said and done.
“Anyways, no. That's my answer to your offer— No and you can leave now.” Inis na dagdag ni Valouise.
“I'm sorry…. I'm sorry, Valouise! I didn't mean to upset you like this.” Verne apologized but Valouise didn't say anything and turned her back on him.
“I'm very sorry. Aalis na ako. Kakausapin kita ulit kapag hindi ka na galit. Thank you, Valouise!” Verne said and went off his way.
FAITH
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FantasiLORDS SERIES #1 This story is all about the woman named Valouise who got affiliated with the Frost Lord and Prince, Bylur and Colden Eisenhower making her life be in a real life fantasy but also puts her life be in a horror situation she never expec...
