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THIRTY Part 2 Together

Chapter 33

Abby

Nagising ako dahil sa ingay nang doorbell.Someone knocking out there. Ayoko pa sanang bumangon kaso walang tigil ang pagtunog.Wala naman akong magawa.Mag isa lang ako dito sa apartment kaya walang sinuman ang magbubukas nang pinto.Bumangon ako at tignan kong sino.

"Sino po sila." tanong ko.

"Miss Quinto, May delivery po kayo."

"Delivery?"

"Yes,Ma'am." Sabay abot sakin ang isang envelope.I signed.

"Salamat"..Saka siya umalis ang dellivery boy.

Binuksan ko ang sobre.Saka ko binasa kong ano ang naksulat.

"Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes and arrive at the Aquarium at ten o'clock sharp.Your ticket will be available at the counter."

The aquarium? I fold the letter,more confused than ever.

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Normal POV

Abby arrive on time and after reviewing her ticket.She wondered around the Aquarium. It was too croweded,today which was nice giving her amples time to see each display .

Tanghali na nang makarating siya sa Aquarium. Naglakad-lakad mo na siya at pinakiramdaman ang mga tao doon sa mga paligid niya.

The simplicity of this place always amazed her..She followed the tall,swaying plants,smiling at the fish that darted in and out chased each other behind the glass.

She was so engrossed and content. Hindi niya napansin ang lugar na kung saan siya, ay maraming bata at matatanda.Nang may narinig siyang nagsalita sa likod niya.

"Excuse me Miss?"

Kumurap siya at tumingin sa nagsalita. I sang batang lalake.

"Um yes?"

"This is for you"

He held out a piece of paper then scampered off,joining a woman who smiled at her and led him away.

Unfolding it,she read; "Please go to the Cottage of Sweet Carmel. (a sweet shop) There's a package waiting for you there."

Naiisip pa lang niya na tataba sya dahil sa chocolate.Pero nakapag decide na sya na pupuntahan yong shop.Hindi na niya alintana kong sino ang nagbigay ng package na yon. Umalis sya nang Aquarium. Naglakad na lang sya papuntang shop dahil hindi naman sa kalayuan.Nang makarating siya hindi niya maiwasan masabik sa nakitang chocolate sa labas ng shop.

Whoever was sending her on this scaverge hunt knew her weaknes! She said in her mind.

Pagkarating niya sa counter,isang matandang babae ang humarap sa kanya habang ito ay nakangiting tumingin kay Abby.

"I'm here to pick up a package." Abby

Her eyes lit with laughter and produced a wrapped box.

"Enjoy dear." Sabi nang nasa counter.Saka siya umalis nang shop.

Nakahanap siya nang isang lugar kung saan pewede siyang umupo para makain ang nasa box saka agad binuksan ito na amoy palang nang French Roast Coffee Fugde ay masarap na.

"Oh My." sambit sa sarili habang tinititigan ang fugde.She sighed and broke off a peice.

It melted in her mouth make her sign blissfully.She ate another then decide it was better to close it or she'd eat the whole thing.Taped to the inside of the lid was small paper.