Monarchy Series 1: Slaves of Desired Perfection

CHAPTER 9

"Eudocia... Vasílissa mou..."

I opened my eyes as I looked at the unfamiliar place. I was currently standing at some kind of field, barefooted --- surrounded by some knee-high grasses and colorful flowers. Some kind of euphoria.

But then... that voice. Biglaan itong nawala nang iminulat ko ang mata ko. It was a familiar yet strange voice.

Napalingon ako nang may maramdaman akong presensya. My lips instantly formed into a smile when I saw who it was. My king, Reagan.

Dahan-dahan akong lumapit sa kanya. He just remained standing there as he watch me to go near him.

"Where have you been?" I said, whispering. I gently caressed his face that made him close his eyes.

He looked at me again, but now, the pain and sadness is visible in his eyes. "Please believe me, I'm trying... really."

Naguluhan ako sa sinabi niya. Kumunot ang noo ko at tinigil ang paghaplos sa mukha niya. "Ano ang ibig mong sabihin?" I asked out of confusion.

"Wait for me..."

"Anong---"

Nagising ako bigla ng hinihingal at pawis na pawis. I was dreaming. Dreaming of something I didn't expect to be dreamed of. It was soothing yet painful. Soothing to have him by my side and painful to see him suffering and the sadness lingering in his set of deep eyes.

I closed my eyes as I sigh. What does my dream means? Bakit gano'n?

Umiling na lang ako at bumangon. I don't want to go back to bed and dream something like that again. I wouldn't ruin my day for that.

Binuksan ko ang bintana at nakitang madilim pa sa labas. It's still midnight time. Maybe I will just kill time by walking around this kingdom. The servants are probably awake and getting ready for the coronation that will be happened here.

Kagabi pa lang ay inayos na nila ang dekorasyon ng buong lugar dahil masyado itong malaki para pagtrababuhan ng ilang oras lamang. It would be hectic.

Nagulat ako nang sumalubong sa akin si Owen sa may pasilyo. He looked shocked. Nawala lang ito kaagad at binati niya ako. I didn't know he will be helping to manage the whole place. He is an all-rounder that might be the reason why he has his place. A trustworthy man, indeed.

"Do you need anything, Ma'am?" Tanong niya at inilagay ang dalawang kamay sa likod.

Umiling ako. "I will just check around, Owen. Don't bother yourself so much," saad ko at naglakad na ulit.

Hindi na rin naman siya sumunod dahil alam kong madami rin siyang pinagkakaabalahan. Like what I've said, he walked around like a supervisor to check and correct the mistakes.

Binati rin ako ng mga iba pang tagasilbi. After this, I want them to have some rest and just do some minor work. I know they are not given that chance. I will just make it easy for them, as to also not lose their job.

Binuhos ko lang ang mahaba pang oras sa pagtingin-tingin sa puno ng ubas na tahimik na sumasabay sa pagsayaw sa malamig na hangin. It was too peaceful and soothing.

"Ma'am, handa na po ang liguan niyo," a servant said that made me open my eyes and stand up.

"I'll be there in a moment," tanging saad ko at pinagmasdan ulit ang tanawin.

Naalala ko bigla ang naging panaginip ko. I don't know what was that about. Me and Reagan doesn't have anything in common and we barely talk. At kapag nagkakausap naman kami, puro sagutan at sigawan.

Maybe that's a normal conversation for us. It will be weird to suddenly turn out like the dream I've had. Too good to be true.

The interior design of the kingdom welcomed me. They did great. Not bad for a short period of time to have it done.