Flowers in the Shade (Variejo Series #2)

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I don’t know where exactly I am. I woke up in the midst of a serene meadow surrounded by blooming flowers. Above me is the pink, blue, and white ombre skies. I was wearing a white dress which heightened my excitement. On the far side of the meadow, I saw those resting white horses, too. I feel pity for them, knowing how tough their work is. 

Barefooted, I walked around. I extended my hand. I smiled when my hands touched the dew of the beautiful flowers. When the wind blows, it whispers. The tickling sensation made me chuckle all by myself.

A wooden chair was spotted in the middle of the meadow. I ran towards it and sat comfortably. My eyes can’t stop watching over the majestic view. I feel ecstatic.

Wind blows my hair. I put my hair behind my ears and stared at the calm skies. Just then, the corner of my eyes heated inexplicably. 

“Huh?” I was confused with the tears in my face.

I immediately wiped the tears off, but the harder I wiped, the more tears my eyes withdrew. Until I get used to it. I clutched my chest due to baffling pain. It feels like something long and sharp has been buried in my chest for the longest time. Everytime I moved it, it ached. I don’t understand why I am feeling this way! I can’t figure out what is all about my tears now.

What’s wrong? I cried all by myself.

I feel so fine but why does my heart ache? I feel so healthy but why does my body  feel heavy?

I winced in pain when my head suddenly ached! It feels like it is about to explode. Too many events keep popping and there's so many conversations I cannot fathom all at once! My eyes were so weary, emitting uncontrollable tears!

“P-Please, stop! Stop! I-I can’t do this—stop!” I cried in so much pain that my heart was about to leave my chest! 

 “Laire, eyes on the quiz.” A man wearing eyeglasses told me.

I cried while looking at nothing! Who is it? Who was he? I don’t know anything! 

“Did you know how much money you spent in just one week?!” Suddenly, the event was wiped away. An enraged woman is scolding me.

I covered my ears, pleading to stop the voices I am hearing right now. What is happening to me?! Who are they?!

Please... leave me alone!

“Kung malaman ‘to ni Tita, I’m sure she’ll get mad at you again, Solaire! Bakit ba ganiyan ang ugali mo? Hindi ko ito sinasabi ngayon dahil sa personal na dahilan, okay? I’m standing here as your older sister! And to tell you honestly? You are so disappointing to the extent, Solaire! Hindi ganiyan ang ugali ng mga Gomez...”

Another voice resounded. My head beats wildly whenever other events are about to wipe me out. When I try to tolerate the pain, it becomes more unbearable. Why are you all doing this to me? What have I done?! 

I cried as much as I could until there’s no more to cry. 

My heart is grievous. I don't remember them but why am I hurt like this? What did they do to me or what did I do to them? I felt the pain again when my brain accepted events from different sources one after the other!

“You did not miss me? Well I do.” A man handed me a small red box.

“I guess I am not so late to greet you a happy birthday?”

Who are you? Why do you keep appearing in my mind?!

“Relax, Geon. It’s just a kiss. We’re both single here. It’s normal...” I saw a woman kiss the man whom I am now familiar with.