Scylla

Scylla 24: The Creator

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"So, what are your plans?" Sovanna asked. I pick the edible flowers from the porcelain pot and put it in my tea before I stirred it. We decided to have tea outside the balcony of my house here in the capital, while Jack is resting on one of my guest rooms.

I remember years ago, when I still lived in the Arcane town, I used to make herbal teas from my garden in the hills. Ibinabahagi ko rin ito sa mga kapitbahay ko, masiyado kasing mahal ang mga tsaa na binebenta ng mga kilalang establisyimento noon para sa mga kapos palad na kagaya namin.

I took a sip and despite its pretty appearance and refreshing aroma, it's still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth after reminiscing my past.

"I'll check the assassin's guild here and my other businesses. Also I might visit the orphanage I built, I want to take a look," Sagot ko dito at pinagpatuloy ang pag-inom ng tsaa. Tumango naman siya sa gawi ko.

Pagkatapos kong manood ng public execution kanina ay dumeretso na ako sa tutuluyan ko, at unang bumungad sa'kin ang magkapatid na nauna pang pumunta dito sa pamamahay ko kesa sa'kin.

Under the clear cobalt sky, they enjoyed the afternoon tea with each other company. While Scylla is busy reading the documents Estelle gave her, Sovanna is just checking the place.

There's a forest nearby the balcony, with towering trees. The sunlight would pierce through the leaves, casting a warm light. And not too far away, you can see an open field with horses. Scylla started to love equestrian since a year ago, no wonder she decided to keep horses for her.

And near the forest, there's a lake with pristine water that's sparkling under the gentle beam of the sun.

'Scylla's place looks serene,' She thought.

Naging payapa ang buong araw nila, nakapagdesisyon ang magkapatid na Silvestre's na ipa-bukas na lang ang paguwi, kailangan rin nila agad umalis pag-angat ng araw dahil sasamahan pa nila ang hari't reyna ng West mamasyal sa capital, si Jack naman ay pinapapunta sa palasyo para sa mga gawain niya bilang crown prince.

Scylla was already in her room, she's sitting in front of towering documents. The gentle, calming embrace of the mellow light coming from the moon outside the big window, gives comfort to her.

She moves the lamp on her side as she scanned the documents, it's been a busy day for her. Sumandal siya sa inuupuan bago huminga ng malalim.

"That's heavy, master. Do you want some coffee or tea?" Napatingin ako ng marinig ang boses ni Estelle sa harapan ko. Pinatong niya ang isang tasa ng kape at tsaa sa gilid ng lamesa.

"Thank you," I mouthed.

Sunod niya namang pinatong ay isang box na punong-puno ng mga sulat, kumunot ang noo ko habang pinagmamasdan ito saka inabot ang tasa ng kape para sumimsim.

"What's that?" I asked.

"Just a bunch of letters for you."

"Anong mga nakasulat?" Saad ko at kumuha ng isa saka tinignan ang seal at nakaukit na pangalan sa labas. This one came from Villegas family, kulay kahel ang seal nito at nakalagay ang pangalan ng panganay na anak ni Viscount Villegas.