After a long tiring day in her coffee shop, Bylur was already outside at seven o'clock sharp, waiting for her to finish. Madiing bumuntong hininga si Valouise bago lumabas ng shop.
“Good evening!” Valouise formally greeted Bylur.
“Hello, how's your day?” Bylur asked her and opened the backseat’s door for her.
“It was fine. Thank you!” Sagot ni Valouise at pumasok na sa kotse. Agad namang umikot Ito para pumasok sa drive seat. He immediately started the engine and went their way.
Bylur was bothered seeing how silent she was. She was facing outside the window, dumbfounded and kept on sighing. Kung hindi may tanong ay lagi itong may reklamo sa kanya hindi siya kombensidong ayos lang ito.
“Are you sure you're okay?” paninigurado nito. Agad namang lumingon sa kaniya si Valouise. She looked at her in the rear view mirror.
“Ha? Oo, ayos lang ako.” Sagot naman nito at agad umiwas ng tingin. Hindi n'ya matago ang inis na naramdaman n'ya. She can't get her conversation with Verne off her head. She deeply sighed, making Bylur confirm that she isn't okay.
“You can tell me. I'll listen.”
“Kapag ba alam mong kinasira ko ang isang tao, gugustohin mo bang magkasama kami o magkakatrabaho kami?” Tanong ni Valouise rito.
“Of course not. What happened?” Sagot ni Bylur at dinugtungan ng tanong.
“It's Verne… he offered me a job with the person who stumbled upon me! Someone who has ruined my dignity as a writer and has been making fun of me.” gigil na sagot ni Valouise.
“Alam mo ‘yon? ‘Yong magkakilala na kayo ng matagal pero hindi man lang niya naisip kung ano ang epekto ng taong ‘yon sa akin. Kung may alam man kung anong nangyari sa pagitan namin ng babaeng ‘yon, si Verne ang mas nakakaalam pero— pero bakit ganoon?” Valouise vented out her anger and deeply sighed.
“Sabi pa n'yang para sa career growth ko ‘yon at i-set aside ko raw ang pride ko? I mean— it's a bit mean and unacceptable for me that he said that. Or am I too sensitive?” Dagdag pa nito. Bylur pulled off and stopped the car on the side of the road. He looked at her and gave her a small smile.
“Your feelings are valid. You didn't overreact and you're not too sensitive.” Sambit nito kay Valouise.
“Don't misunderstand what I'm going to say, okay?” Bylur said and sighed.
“It's a matter of perspective here. A person could consider something that might be beneficial for you but your perception is the opposite. Magkaiba tayo ng mga pananaw at paniniwala.” Dagdag nito.
“But again, what you feel is valid. Para sa akin, kung alam kung hindi makakabuti sa'yo ang taong ‘yon, hindi ko ipipilit para lang sa pananaw ko na “makatulong” ito. It's not other people's decision whether a thing is beneficial for you. It's your growth, it's in you on what you think is healthy and beneficial for you.”
“You decide what's better and what's not for yourself, other people's thoughts about you and your life shouldn't matter.” He remarked and started the car's engine. Bylur drove straight to his house.
When they arrived, Valouise was shocked to see new faces.
“Hey, Ms. Author! Long time no see!” Weirdong tawag naman ng lalaking nakilala n'ya noong nakaraang buwan. Dolion has been bubbly ever since. He's loud, funny and very full of charm.
“Good evening, Mr. Dolion! I'm pleased to meet you again.” Valouise formally greeted.
“Ang seryoso naman nito! We would be seeing each other often, I would appreciate you being more casual when talking to us.” Colden said with a smile on his face and she just nodded. For Valouise, Colden looks the most approachable Eisenhower that she has met. He has been very hospitable and kind.
Valouise's glance shifted to the woman sitting right next to Dolion. She was beyond the word pretty. She has astonishing visuals Valouise never thought she'd see.
Her beauty is unmeasurable. Her average long brown hair, she's tanned skin, gemstone green eyes, aquiline nose and cute Cupid lips— she has a breathtaking beauty. Everything about her reminds Valouise of a verdant oasis. She resembles a green forest kind of beauty.
“Hello, Ms. Hermosa! Your family name really shows your genes. Look how stunning you are. I'm Terrasha Eisenhower! It's nice to meet you.” The woman said and extended her hand for a handshake. Valouise was left in awe— even her voice sounded peaceful and pleasant.
“I — I think, I should be the one s-saying that. You are beyond the word gorgeous, Ms. Eisenhower!” Valouise exclaimed and accepted Terra's handshake.
“Just call me Terra. I'm Bylur's cousin.” sambit pa nito at tumango si Valouise.
“Terra? Earth? Is it a coincidence that you look like a godsent fairy to take care of the green life? Your beauty is as beautiful as Earth, Terra.” Valouise said in awe. Terra chuckles at her compliments and shakes her head in disbelief.
“Is it a coincidence na ganiyan ba kaflowery ang mga salita mo kapag nakikipag-usap?” natatawang sambit nito at napalingo-lingo ulit.
“My name signifies earth, yes. I bear the power of natural forces, fertility and abundance.”
“No doubt.” Valouise said with a smile.
“Huwag ka masyado magseryoso! Loose up a bit. We're like families here. Right, Bylur?” Sambit ni Terra na siyang tinanguan lang ni Bylur. Valouise looked at him but he was looking the other way, looking so occupied.
“Anyways, tonight may gathering kaming lahat. It's been our tribute every single year and we'd be pleased if you could connect with us, Valouise.” Terra invited. Terra is just as calm and peaceful as nature— warm, welcoming yet, Valouise knows that she has her own catastrophes to cause just like nature itself.
Eisenhowers’ names somewhat signify their power and ability. Their names are also uncommon and she just thought of the name she has heard many times but she has no idea who it was and the name was never mentioned by the Eisenhower family, it's always the enemy saying that name. Galina.
FAITH
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Lords Series #1: Lord's Obsession (UNDER MAJOR REVISION)
FantasyLORDS 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...
