Beauty with the Beast (Cast a Spell Series #1)

Chapter IX

Her

I. Hate. Him.

Tumayo na ako sa sofa at nagmartsa papunta sa kuwarto ko. Naiinis ako sa presensya niya, wala siyang ginawa kundi ang tumayo sa likod ko at basahin ang sinusulat ko. This notebook is like my diary and he's invading my personal space.

"Ayos ka lang, Arabelle?" Si Derobe nang makasalubong ako sa hagdan.

"Yes." I sighed.

Tumango siya pagkatapos ay sumuyap sa likod ko, hindi ko na kailangang lingunin kung sino ang nasa likod, alam kong siya na iyon. The rosewood smell already says alot.

"Foul mood?" He asked.

Hindi ko siya sinagot at nagpatuloy na sa pagmartsa pataas. Nilagpasan ko si Derobe na ususerang sumulyap sa likod ko pagkatapos ay ibinalik sa akin. Nang marating ang kuwarto ay walang pag-aalinlangan kong sinara ang pinto, walang lingon-lingon. Nagmartsa ako papunta sa kama at umupo na, tinitigan ko ang papel na kanina ko pa sinusulatan. I'm done with the male lead's character and personality maybe I should now move to the female lead.

Who's my female lead?

Napasulyap ako sa diary ni Cara. Maybe . . . kinuha ko ang diary ni Cara at binuklat, Cara would be a great inspiration for my female lead, tiningnan ko ang mga unang pahina kung saan ko nabasa ang pagkahulog ni Cara sa brother by mind na lalake, that would be an interesting story.

Naalala ko ang batang larawan ni Cara at Adam, the photo was taken when they were kids and Adam has no mask. I can see that he's indeed handsome but I wonder, when did he start wearing that black mask?

Idea popped into my head, maybe I should ask him and write a story about it. His story is kind of intriguing but before that, I think I'll settle first with Cara's diary.

🥀

Hindi ko namalayang nakatulog pala ako habang nagbabasa sa mga sulat ni Cara, napatingin ako sa bintana at nakita ang kulay kahel na kalangitan. I felt tired but I still want to stand up and look around. Natulala ako sa kawalan ng ilang sandali, inaalala ang bawat segundong nangyari sa buhay ko, when it registered in my mind, I suddenly remember the state of my father and the reason why I was here.

Papa wasn't helpful, he was good at deflecting the topic, I was too preoccupied by Evelyn's bitchy attitude, I forgot the reason why I went towards Adam's bedroom earlier and accidently eavesdrop. Gusto ko sanang kumbinsihin ang lalake na bigyan ng mas maayos na kulungan si Papa, may ilaw naman pero hindi iyon sapat, ramdam ko ang takot ni Papa, but then curiosity got over me and I got curious with him and Evelyn for an unknown reason, I couldn't help but eavesdrop and forgot all the point why I was there.

Maybe I should talk to him about my father now.

Lumabas ako sa kuwarto at sinalubong ako kaagad ng katahimikan. The hallway was awfully quiet despite the light shining through the window. I silently head towards the Beast's room, to knock and . . . plead for a favor. Nang makarating sa harapan ng pinto ni Adam ay kumatok ako ng isang beses.

Walang sumagot.

I knocked once again.

Silence . . .

Once again.

None.

That's it. I opened the door and it's unlocked. I slowly went in and peeked inside but the room was empty. When I was first here, I didn't get the chance to observe his room but now that I'm here once again, I already noticed the gloomy vibe of Adam's room. It's a Beasty vibe, creeping, mysterious and a little bit of horror. All is black, windows are sealed thoroughly as if they are just meant for design and not for light or to be opened. There's a small fireplace, a door which I assume will lead to bathroom and other than the empty table and wooden chair, everything is dull. The curtains are black, the ceiling are painted with black, the lights are dim and almost black.