INCENSE

Chapter 36

Someone's gentle humming awakens me, stroking my hair back and forth. Pagdilat ko, I was in an unfamiliar room. Pagkabangon ko ay napahawak ako sa ulo ko. Ang sakit. I can’t remember anything.

“Are you okay Adel, is your head in pain?” someone asked. He looks so young. I can’t remember him.

“Who are you?” I asked him.

“I am Rupert, your fiancé.” He stated.

“I can’t remember anything.”

“It’s okay. I’ll help you remember anything.” He approaches me and hugs and kisses me on the forehead.

We were enjoying breakfast when he began to tell me how I had amnesia. He said that I slipped on the steps by accident, causing my head to strike the floor. He said that we first met on my birthday, after which we fell in love. The murder of my father is then planned by the king of the north. He added that the murderer had been apprehended and will be put to death today. He said that the wedding is taking place today as well. Rupert took care of everything. The fact that he was at my side no matter what had transpired was a relief. My emotions were a little hurried and confused, but Rupert has cleared everything up. Hinawakan ko ang kamay niya. He was surprise to what I have done.

"I'm thankful. For everything, Rupert.” I said.

“You’re always welcome. I’ll do everything for you. I love you.” He said.

To me, the words seem meaningless. I have no idea why. I've had a bad feeling for a while. I brushed the idea aside. Perhaps I was too worried about everything.

“Your wedding gown is already prepared so see you later?”

“Yes.”

Pagkatapos akong paliguan ay dumeretso na kami sa dressing room. The off-shoulder gown was as pure white as the gown itself, and it was extravagantly gorgeous with diamond beads. I was in awe at what I had seen. It was thoughtfully put together, and the accessories are likewise spotless. Tinulungan ako ng mga maids para isuot ang gown. The gown fits perfectly on my body. Sinimulan na nilang ayusin ang buhok. Habang inaayusan ako, hindi ko mapigilang kabahan. I know I am still in the state of amnesia but I can’t back out now. Rupert is looking forward for this day. I closed my eyes and pray. Father, is this the right thing? Wherever you are, please always guide me. After that, napansin ko na ang tahimik masyado ng kapaligiran. The maids look like robots? They have the same expressionless faces. Are everything alright?
Everything was done in a minute. All I need to do is waiting for the time of the wedding ceremony to start. Nagsilabasan ang mga maids at naiwan akong mag-isa sa loob ng kwarto. Nilibot ko ang aking paningin at may nakita akong pulang purse sa side table malapit sa kama ko. Something is glowing inside it. A white stone with a round shape found within when I opened the purse.

“What is this?”