INCENSE

Chapter 30

Nagulat ako ng may sumulpot sa likuran ng mga kawal at biglang pinagpapalo ang mga ito. It was Jain and Emi. May dala-dala silang pamalo.

“Your, highness. Run away!” Jain shouted.

“We can handle them. Please, just go now!” Emi stated.

Nakita ko na paparating na ang ibang kawal.
“Thank you. Please, take care.” Sabi ko. May alam kaya sila sa nangyayari ngayon? I sincerely hope that they are safe there, and I'll be back as soon as I can find someone to help. Dali-daling tumakbo ako papunta sa likod ng palasyo sa hardin kung saan ako pumuslit palabas. I know that the hole is already fix and I’m planning to climb up the tree beside it and jump off the other side. Nang makalabas na ako ay umakyat ako sa kalesa ng hindi ko alam kung sino ang may ari at doon nagtago. Di kalaunan ay naramdaman ko na lamang na kumilos na ang kalesa at hindi ko alam kung saan ito papunta. All I know is I need to escape here.

It's a complete disaster. How will things have played out in the palace? I witnessed firsthand how Rupert, the murderer, killed my father. How are Jain and Emi doing? They will undoubtedly find me for making my escape. They will undoubtedly be killed. How will I have been hindered? Saan ako pupunta? I already fell asleep while sobbing and trembling from the cold night before I could continue to ponder.

The next day, nagising ako sa hindi pamilyar na lugar. Dali-dali akong lumabas ng karwahe at kumuha ng kumot sa kalapit na bahay. Kumuha din ako ng mga prutas at inilagay sa isang telang nakuha ko rin at binalot dito. I’m sorry for stealing, I’ll pay you double once I get back here again.
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Naglalakad ako ng hindi ko alam kung saan ako pupunta. Nasa loob ako ngayon ng isang kagubatanThe chilly air and the quiet, cozy surroundings are noticeable. I could see out the white mountains in the distance. White Mountains, hold on. Is this already the border? Napansin ko na magagabi na. Paubos na rin ang pagkain ko. Not long after, I found a small cave. Naghanap din ako ng panggatong and I started to lit a fire to provide warm in my body. Although it was calm, I was a little afraid of what might appear in front of me. I'm not sure if there's any guarantee that I'll make it through this or not. I have no idea where to turn or how to get assistance. I embraced myself as I gazed at the bonfire. The fire will go out at that point, and the chilly darkness will embrace me. I'm very anxious. I cried once more. I'm not sure what to do at all. I'm by myself. I can still clearly remember that night, which I will never forget. The person I thought would not betray me killed the person I cherish so deeply. On the other hand, I was duped and cheated. Perhaps I should just die now. That night, I shouldn't have run away so that nobody else would suffer because of me. I would like to simply pass away here from thirst and hunger. I'm worthless. Nobody will listen to me. Who will believe me if I say the king's niece killed him? I believe Rupert will invent excuses and use palace forces to hunt for me. Kung pwede ko lang maibalik ang lahat. Maybe I should just go back and surrender myself para wala ng madamay pa. After that? I don’t know either. Wala na akong pake kung anong mangyari. All I know is that I have to get out of here, and if I give in or face death, that will occur. I've given up. I've endured a lot in my life, but this is the cruelest part. Have I earned it? So unjust was it. Well, I can't really hold anyone responsible for my destiny as a princess. a princess who holds the most significant position in a nation. Every lady's dream. Kung pwede ko lang ibigay sa iba ang posisyong ito, hindi na sana ako mahihirapan at mapupunta sa sitwasyong ito. All I wanted is lived peaceful with or without a crown. Kahit hindi pa ako inaaantok ay humiga ako at pinilit kong ipikit ang aking mga mata. Father, what should I do? I’m scared. I’m all alone. Nanny, help me. Sana kapag muli kong inimulat ang aking mga mata, sana ay nasa iba akong lugar. Lugar na kung saan malambot at hindi maginaw na sana sa pagising ko, bumungad sa akin ang mga ngiti ni ama at ni nanny Maria.