Enchanted

Chapter 3: Goldilocks

Liliana Parvati

Mga huni ng ibon ang nagpagising sa aking diwa. I stand up from my bed groggily. It seems I have a good night sleep, despite of everything that happened yesterday. Dahan-dahan kong iminulat ang aking mga mata.

"You're finally awake, Liliana." Nakangiting bungad sa akin ni Murielle. "Good morning." Bati naman sa akin ni Iridessa.

"At long last! Gising na ang ating prinsesa." Natatawang biro naman ni Iesha. "Why didn't you wake me up?"

"Why would we? That would be so rude, you know." Barbie said in sarcasm. I just smiled at her sweetly.

"Common, we need to prepare now. We must bring you to Charming Kingdom as soon as possible." Faylinn said. I've noticed na mukhang nakapag-ayos na silang lahat. Maayos na din yung mga damit na suot nila.

"Saan niyo nakuha ang mga damit niyo?" tanong ko sa kanila ng makababa ako mula sa napakalaki naming kama.

"The pixie fairies gave these. Aren't they lovely?" maarteng sabi ni Barbie while the others look so disgusted. Napangiwi na lang ako. The clothes are fine but they look so girly.

"Hindi ba parang hindi akma kung isusuot natin ang mga iyan?" I said grimacing. Kumunot naman ang noo ni Barbie. "And why did you tell so?" I rolled my eyes at her.

"It is so girl, Barbie. I know how you love those dress but we are going to have an adventure, hindi natin alam kung ano pa ang makakasalamuha natin. It's not good enough to wear those. Don't they have some shirts and plain jeans? I think that would be enough." Mahabang paliwanag ko dito.

Tumango naman yung apat. "Yeah, Liliana is right, Barbie. This dress would just be ruined. Sayang naman." Nakangiwi pa ding sabi ni Iridessa. Barbie heaves a deep sigh.

"Okay, fine. I understand your point." Lumingon ito sa akin. "Just wait here. I'll just talk to the Pixie Fairies outside." At lumabas na ito sa malaking pintuan. Automatic kasi itong bumakas.

"How's your sleep, Liliana?" nag-aalalang tanong ni Murielle. Napatingin naman ako dito. "Huh? It's good so far. Why do you asked?"

"You were having a nightmare last night. Akala ko nga gising ka pero tulog ka pala. Hindi mo ba naalala?" nag-aalala pa ding sabi nito pero mas lalo lang kumunot ang noo ko. "I didn't remember anything. Ano ba ang napaniginipan ko?"

"I don't know. Pero umiiyak at sumisigaw ka. You were screaming your aunt and uncle's name." Napabuntunghiniga na lang ako sa sinabi ni Murielle. Maybe she was right. I had a nightmare and it's the worst of all. Hindi lang siya isang bangungot dahil totoo ngang wala na ang minsang kong tinuring na pamilya sa buhay ko.

"Are you okay Liliana?" I looked at Iesha and I just nod at them. "I am fine. Don't mind me. Nasasaktan pa rin ako ngayon sa pagkawala ng pamilya ko. Darating ang araw na maghihilom din ang sugat na ito sa puso ko. Masakit tanggapin na wala na talaga ang pamilyang nag-alaga at tumuring sa akin na parang isang tunay na anak."